As the competition intensifies so does the standard of football between Europes elite squads. Here I will give a brief rundown on the quarter final draw and who I think will struggle to surpass to the semis.
Barcelona v Althletico Madrid:
An all Spanish draw sparks real excitement amoungst fans of the teams and footballing neutrals as winners of this will boost bragging rights in La Liga. With Althletico showing great form and success in league, their confidence could over come an underperforming Barça this year. However the star studded Barcelona team will not go down easy as Messi seems to score for fun in Europe... but can the beaten defence contend with Madrid's Diego Costa who's been on target all season?.
PSG v Chelsea:
Every football fanatics heart was racing when they saw this one drawn from the pot. PSG are a great, strong, dynamic side and will prove to be difficult opposition for the boys from London. It's been nearly ten years since the squads last faced off which was again in Champions League, where Chelsea were dominant victors in a 3-0 win. Things will be certainly be different this time around though as PSG have strengthened with players like Ibrahimovic and Cavani also sustaining a strong defence in the likes of Thiago Silva and goalkeeper Sirigu. I can see Mourinho's men struggling to pull a result in this one as his marksmen are falling short in the goal tally this year.
Man United v Munich:
The Red Devils must have been stunned into fear as they found out they drew previous winners Munich. This seems to be an impossible task at hand for Manchester as they are by far the weakest team in the competition facing off against true contenders for the crown. It's as though David Moyes would have to perform a miracle where so many other teams have failed before, by losing to the German high flyers; one of which were fellow Englishmen in Arsenal in the previous round. Everyone's money is going to be on the Bundesliga squad and it would be a serious shocker if Man U can get anything from this tie.
Real Madrid v Dortmund:
The fourth and final draw for the Champions League quarter final see's an in form Madrid side squaring up against an injury hit Dortmund. After easily bypassing Schalke in the last sixteen, Madrid are set in cruise control and seem comfortable contenders for the final. Not to mention that the team have gelled so well with Bale settling in Spain and Ronaldo racking up the goal tally as he has a Madrid record of more than a goal a game. Opposition Dortmund were pushed in the last game and don't look no where near as comfortable as last year as injuries have struck the camp. For this fixture I'm backing Madrid all the way and I can see them being crowned kings of Europe in May.
FIXTURES PLAYED 1st & 2nd APRIL
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