The next round of Champions League action kicks off tomorrow, with two games on the schedule.
At the San Siro in Milan, Manchester United faces AC Milan in one of the most anticipated match-ups in the competition. In France, Lyon will do battle with Real Madrid. Here are some previews and predictions for tomorrow's action.
- AC Milan vs. Manchester United
David Beckham will be reunited with his boyhood club when Milan face-off against the red-hot Red Devils. United are riding an eight-game undefeated streak in all competitions while the Rossoneri are sitting disappointed in third place in Serie A. A win over United is just the momentum boost Milan needs, but the Red Devils are not going to make it easy. Wayne Rooney has been in scintillating form all season, tallying 21 goals total in the English Premier League. Striker Alexandre Pato will return for Milan after a brief injury spell, while Rio Ferdinand should be fit on defense for United. But I don't think the return of Pato will be enough for Milan, even with Ryan Giggs and Nemanja Vidic out for United. Prediction: Manchester United wins 2-1.
- Lyon vs. Real Madrid
Madrid comes into the game looking to get the proverbial monkey off its back, having been eliminated in the Round of 16 each of the past five years. Madrid supporters will feel better knowing that one of their star acquisitions, striker Karim Benzema, looks to be fit to face his former club. Lyon have been having a disappointing season by their standards, currently sitting fourth in Ligue 1. The French outfit have been paced by striker Lisandro Lopez, who was signed from FC Porto this summer for $32.5 million. It's star power with Madrid (Ronaldo, Kaka, Alonso, Benzema etc.) versus a scrappy Lyon squad with nothing to lose. Even though the match will be played at Stade de Gerland, home of Lyon, I still think that Madrid have what it takes to rectify five years of frustration. Prediction: Real Madrid wins 3-0.
These teams will then meet again on March 16, with the winners advancing based on aggregate goals.
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