Manchester United - Bayern Munchen (PREVIEW)

The second match on Tuesday is a battle of two european giants: Manchester United and Bayern Munich. However the defending champions from Munich are strong favorites to beat their English rivals, who are having a disastrous season by their standards. Adding the injury of their star striker Robin Van Persie, it would be a huge surprise if they manage to trouble Guardiola's team.

Bayern do not have any major injury concerns, they will only have to be without Thiago alcantara, who got injured on Saturday and will be out from 6 to 8 weeks. However, they have such a strong squad so the absence of the talented Thiago will not affect them too much. Dante is suspended, so Boateng and J.Martinez will play at CB.

Expected Lineups:

Manchester United:

De Gea; Rafael/Smalling, Jones/Rio, Vidic, Buttner; Carrick, Fellaini, Giggs, Welbeck/Young, Kagawa; Rooney

Bayern Munich:

Neuer; Rafinha, Boateng, J.Martinez, Alaba; Lahm; Robben, Schweinsteiger, Kroos, Ribery; Muller/Gotze

Our Prediction:

Manchester United will be fighting hard to prove they are no pushovers, however Bayern have to much quality and should be able to beat them quite comfortably already in the away match and then confirm their place in the semi-finals at home. Result: 3:1 for Bayern.

Franck Ribery and Rafael in action. (photo: zimbio.com)