UEFA Champions league's Quarter Finals Draws

Uefa Champions League Quarter finales are ready to go on the way to semis...The Draws are interesting this time. The fans have an eye on the cruel clashes among the rivals of soccer world.

Arsenal have been drawn against holders Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Manchester United face Bayern Munich in a repeat of the memorable 1999 Final.

Barcelona beat the Gunners in the Final four years ago when Arsene Wenger's team had Jens Lehmann sent off and outclassed Manchester United in last year's showpiece.

Eleven years ago United produced one of the most memorable comebacks in European football history when they scored two last-gasp goals to edge past the current Bundesliga leaders 2-1.

The German side seemed certain to claim the trophy when they led 1-0 going into injury time only for last-gasp goals by substitutes Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to hand Sir Alex Ferguson his first Champions League crown.

Elsewhere, there will be an all-French quarter-final after Lyon were paired with Bordeaux while Internazionale, who knocked Chelsea out of the competition on Tuesday, will be expected to see off outsiders CSKA Moscow, who surprisingly beat Sevilla at the last-16 stage.

If United can win through to the semi-finals they will play the winners of the Lyon v Bordeaux clash, while Arsenal will face Inter or CSKA if they can shock Pep Guardiola's team.

The full quarter and semi-final draws are:

Lyon v Bordeaux

Bayern Munich v Manchester United

Arsenal v Barcelona

Internazionale v CSKA Moscow.

Beckham To Celebrate If He Scores Against MU : Seedorf

AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf has revealed that team-mate David Beckham should celebrate if he scores against his former club Manchester United.

The Dutchman also stated that in his eyes, Barcelona and Chelsea are the favorites to win the prestigious tournament, as both the Red Devils and Rossoneri are in a transitional phase.

"Neither team are amongst the favorites to win the Champions League. We are considered as being outsiders," Seedorf stated to The Sun. "The English side are going through a transition period caused by the sale of Cristano Ronaldo.

"We are in the same boat, having lost Kaka and [Paolo] Maldini and arriving in their place new players and a new coach. In any way, we will do everything we can to arrive at the end.

"Barcelona and Chelsea are in pole position to win.

"Should Beckham score, he must celebrate his goal. It has nothing to do with respect.

"Scoring in a match of this caliber is something extraordinary. He will be very emotional, but am sure that he will do well," concluded Seedorf.

Beckham's First Love

David Beckham, a product of the club's famed youth system, left United in 2003 to join Real Madrid after making 265 appearances in 12 trophy-laden years in Manchester.

Following a surprise move to LA Galaxy his best years appeared to be behind him but two subsequent loan switches to Milan have catapulted him back into the spotlight, for football reasons, and rejuvenated his international career.

Ahead of what are likely to be an engaging couple of games he has spoken of what it will mean to play against a club forever close to his heart.

"When I was at Real Madrid it just never felt right to come back to Old Trafford," he told Inside United magazine.

"The thought of playing United always gives me that sick feeling because I missed the club so much.

"The first few years away were hard and there were a lot of things I missed. It was the club I always wanted to play for and I loved every minute of my time there.

"I always wish I was part of Manchester United, it's just in me. Even though I'm not there any more, I'm still a huge fan and watch every game where possible.

"I always want them to do well and be successful because the club still means so much to me.

"When the draw was made it just felt it was the right time to go back. There isn't one player I'm particularly looking forward to facing. I'm just looking forward to being a part of it all and savouring the atmosphere in both games.

"Returning to Old Trafford is going to be special and a very emotional night. I've spoken to Gary Neville since the draw and we both believe it's going to be a great tie."

Evra...Is He Really Important For RM Clash?

Evra the Star for Manchester United is already set to miss the Biggest clash of this years Champions League. According to the star player...

"I know we will play Real Madrid," the French international told Inside United.

"I can't explain it. It is just a feeling. But I think we will play them, maybe even in the next round."

"I once played against him in an Under-21 international but remember, I used to face him every day in training. He knows it could be very difficult for him," said Evra.

"Ronaldo was a close friend and I was sad to see him leave. But you need to accept it.

"And the thing about Manchester United is, no one player is the star - the club is the star. Sir Alex Ferguson tries to maintain that every year."

Because I am a close friend of Ji there has been this reaction," said Evra.

"This is what happens when you play for United. You go to every part of the world and everybody loves you.

"I am still good friends with Carlos but it was painful when I saw him with the City shirt on.

"He was upset by the booing but he understands."

The fans are really looking forward for such a big clash of the year and hoping to see all their favorite stars playing on the same ground.

"Ronaldo can Make History". Uefa Champios League Final 2009

Ronaldo, who admits his affection for Spanish football, claims that means much more to him than winning the world footballer of the year trophy last season when he beat Barcelona's Lionel Messi into second place.

Ronaldo said: "I like the Spanish league.

"I feel well in England in the Premier League, it is the strongest league. Barcelona have a great team which deserves respect but I believe we are better than them and we will show it.

"I respect Barcelona profoundly. Messi is playing marvellously well. I want to be sincere. I have to play well tomorrow for the team and the supporters. I look forward to it and I think it will be really special.

"I don't care about the Ballon D'or. What I want more is to win the Champions League. That's it.

"I just want to be the first team in history to win it twice."

Ronaldo has dismissed any fears about playing in white, like the Real Madrid side who were annihilated 6-2 by Barcelona recently.

He also insisted he is happy to carry the burden of the spotlight which constantly surrounds him.

"It's normal that people speak about me but I am 100% focused on this game," he said.

"I try to help my team 100%, score a goal and win the game. That's it."

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson also gave an insight into what makes Ronaldo United's most potent threat and why he constantly conjures up feats such as the 41-yard free-kick screamer which broke Arsenal hearts in the semi-final second leg at the Emirates.

Ferguson said: "There's no mystery. He's always out there after the team training has finished, practising his shots. The great players don't rely on their natural ability, they practice to make sure they have that something extra.

"In the semi-final against Arsenal I could tell he was going to hit it, from the body shape, even though it was so far out."

"Goals Not A Problem", Manchester Utd

Most notably in the 1999 final when they turned things around against Bayern Munich with two goals in injury time - but recently it is when the goals have gone in which have been significant.
A month ago their successful defence of the Barclays Premier League title hung in the balance when they trailed Tottenham 2-0 with almost an hour gone before a fortuitous penalty got them going and they won 5-2.

"When we need the goals we score the goals," said Vidic ahead of the clash in Rome's Stadio Olimpico.

"A few games we were one or two goals down and won the games. We have shown when we need to score the goals our attackers can.

"We are not a team that is just going to go there and defend. We want to attack."

Many believe a match between the English and Spanish champions is the perfect climax to UEFA's showpiece event but Vidic said that was not a concern for the players.

They were thinking more about their own performances than those of the opposition or what a spectacle it would be.

"It is the big game but we are thinking about the trophy," he added.

"Barcelona are a good team but I don't think in ways of it being the 'best final'.

"Any team that gets to the final is a good team and it will be a good final.

"It is not going to be easy because they have good players, especially up front.

"In the Spanish league they have shown some good football and scored many goals.

"We respect them but we think more about us, how are we going to do and what we are going to do."

Vidic could well line-up alongside youngster Jonny Evans, whom he partnered for the final three league matches they played in, as Rio Ferdinand remains a fitness doubt.

Vidic, however, is hopeful his team-mate will make it somehow.

"I don't want to think that he will not play," he said.

"He is an important player for us and I think he will make it."

Ironically, in Barcelona's Gerard Pique United will come up against a centre-back they sold last year because he wanted more first-team football and could not break the Vidic-Ferdinand partnership.

Historic Battles: Man Utd Vs Barcelona

Barcelona 2 Manchester United 3 (aggregate), March 1984

In the first leg of the European Cup Winners' Cup quarter-final at the Nou Camp, Barca were clearly superior but did not overwhelm United, winning 2-0 courtesy of Graeme Hogg's own goal and Rojo's brilliant strike from distance.

In the return, Bryan Robson's first-half diving header gave the English side the breakthrough they needed. Robson got the all-important second early in the second half and with the momentum clearly with them, United completed a stunning turnaround as Frank Stapleton blasted home the winner.

Manchester United 2 Barcelona 1, May 1991

After the ban on English clubs competing in Europe, the 1991 European Cup Winners' Cup final in Rotterdam was United's opportunity to end a 23-year European trophy drought. Johan Cruyff's great Barca side - who were to win their first European Cup at Wembley a year later - were without goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta and key midfielder Guillermo Amor through suspension and star striker Hristo Stoichkov through injury. United seized their chance as Barca reject Mark Hughes struck twice in the second half before Ronald Koeman's goal prompted a tense finish at De Kuip.

Barcelona 4 Manchester United 0, November 1994

United ran into Cruyff's 'Dream Team' at precisely the wrong time. Battered 4-0 by AC Milan in the previous season's final, Barca had a lot to prove in the Champions League group-stage clash. The first group game at Old Trafford ended in a 2-2 draw - Hughes and Lee Sharpe scoring for United, Romario and Jose Mari Bakero for Barca. In the return the following month, the forward pairing of Stoichkov and Romario were superb, ripping apart a United side robbed of goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel due to the limit on foreign players. Stoichkov (two), Romario and Albert Ferrer all found a way past Gary Walsh and his bewildered backline.

Manchester United 3 Barcelona 3, September 1998

Another Champions League group-stage encounter produced one of the most memorable matches between the sides, purely for entertainment value. Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs scored within three minutes of each other early in the match before Brazilians Sonny Anderson and Giovanni (penalty) brought Barca level before the hour mark. David Beckham typically restored United's lead but Luis Enrique's 71st-minute penalty secured a point.

Barcelona 3 Manchester United 3, November 1998

Miraculously the sides did it all over again two months later. This time Barca led first, through Anderson, but the irresistible combination of Dwight Yorke (two) and Andy Cole saw Barca trail twice with Rivaldo levelling both times, before hitting the bar with a late effort to win it. Sir Alex Ferguson's side finished second in Group D ahead of Barca and famously went on to win the tournament on that same Nou Camp turf, while Barca, finishing third, crashed out of the competition.

Barcelona 0 Manchester United 1 (aggregate), April 2008

The first leg of the Champions League semi-final promised to showcase the talents of two of the most exciting football sides at the Nou Camp but failed to live up to the hype. United squandered a golden opportunity to open the scoring in the third minute when Cristiano Ronaldo missed an early penalty. Barca dominated the remainder of the game but despite long spells of possession were unable to create many genuine goalscoring chances.

While Barcelona did not enjoy quite as much possession in the return leg, they still had United chasing shadows at times. Rio Ferdinand and Wes Brown were pillars of strength in defence as Deco, Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi all threatened. However, an early 30-yard strike from Scholes proved to be the only goal of the game as United ended a nine-year wait to reach the final.

Heros Of Champions League Final 2009

CRISTIANO RONALDO (forward)
Ronaldo is United's most potent attacking force and their main goal threat, whether it be from set-pieces or open play, but much depends on his attitude - although he is unlikely to get as rough a ride from Barcelona as he would in the Premier League.

Heros Of Champions League Final 2009

WAYNE ROONEY (forward)
Rooney's drive and determination, coupled with his immense talent, make him the most all-round player in the squad and although Ronaldo steals the headlines, it is the versatile England forward who is at the heart of everything.

Heros Of Champions League Final 2009

PARK JI-SUNG (midfielder)
The South Korean's high-energy game and unstinting running mean United's workhorse is consistently reliable and he will be keen to make up for the disappointment of not being selected for last year's final.

Heros Of Champions League Final 2009

EDWIN VAN DER SAR (goalkeeper)

The former Holland international has brought a consistent excellence to a position which had been United's weak spot and has been on top form this season.



GARY NEVILLE (defender)Injury and age are catching up with the veteran club captain but his experience is invaluable and with one Champions League final and numerous European campaigns behind him, a placeInjury and age are catching up with the veteran club captain but his experience is invaluable and with one Champions League final and numerous European campaigns behind him, a place in the squad is more than justified.

Ronney Gonna Rock In Final

The personal battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in Wednesday night's Champions League final in Rome, Rooney's presence has largely been ignored.
However, it is felt that had voting been taken now, the former Everton star would have been close to landing the PFA player of the year prize, with England set to benefit in next month's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Andorra.
And Desailly, who won the European Cup with AC Milan as well as the World Cup with France, feels Rooney has deserved the accolade of one of the world's best.
"Rooney is a world class player," said the former Chelsea star.
"He is among the elite, there is no doubt in my mind about that at all.
"The only problem is the England national team have not done anything to confirm it."
Desailly feels Rooney's arrival on the scene as a callow teenager at Euro 2004 has tended to obscure the vast improvements he has made to his game.
Aside from goalscoring and forceful attacking play, Rooney has also learned the art of defending and it is likely he will be asked to provide assistance to Patrice Evra on the United left as the Premier League champions attempt to subdue Messi.
"Wayne came into the game such a long time ago," said Desailly.
"Since then he has shown how good he is, both tactically and technically.
"With the goals as well he has shown he is an amazing player. He is top class."
Yet Desailly does not believe Rooney's contribution will be enough to allow United to become the first side to retain the European Cup since it was rebranded as the Champions League.
"For the players it would be something special to retain the Champions League," he said.
"You have all that pressure to deal with and have been working all year to get there.
"If you look at the two teams, they are both full of exceptionally gifted players.
"But Barcelona have a bit extra. They can hold their shape from the beginning to the end. They are the ones I think will win."
The Final Gonna be real Rocking as Manited ia all set for the final .... Fan are ansiously waitnig for tonight's battle.

Lagerst Bid For Ronaldo

After months of gossip and speculation, the News of the World newspaper is claiming that the Spanish giants real madrid will definitely be making an attempt to sign the Manchester United star once the current season ends in May.
the worlds largets bid of £100million has been offered to move to the largets club of Europe.
Despite Ramon Calderon, who has been the principal pursuer of Ronaldo, being ousted from his position as Real president, his potential replacement, Florentina Perez, has already gone on record to say that the dynamic Red Devil - and Brazil ace Kaka - are his principal transfer targets, a declaration that only serves to add a degree of credence to the News of the World's claims.
"There is a cleverly conceived plan in place for Cristiano to join Real," a Spanish source told the paper.
"The reports that he is unhappy with the treatment he gets in England is part of it and will be used as a lever for him to get his dream move to Madrid.
"Of course, it will have to be achieved with United's approval but part of the strategy is to keep chipping away at their resistance until they give in."
"I would love him to join Madrid" Ronaldo said. He has already said that he wants to come and I hope that next season he is with us.
the question arise here is that will ronaldo really ripe to leave for real madrid, who gonna replace ronaldo in Man Utd?.....The heat is on!

MU might be in trobble

The Captain of Manchester United seems to be not available foe uefa champions league 2nd leg against Inetrmilan. The Manchester’s Captian was replaced at half time in FA cup against FULHUM, and is going to miss the mid week action.

Sir Ferguson said: “ He went over on his ankle and I hope he is alright for Wednesday, because he is so important for us”.

However if Rio Ferdinand do appear in uefa 2nd leg then there will be thrilling competition as Intermilan is already facing threat as no goal in their first leg of uefa champions league.