Most people thought Bayern were too strong for Manchester United, but the Red Devils played a great match, especially in defence and kept Bayerns attacking threat to the minimum. The result still favours the defending champions as they have the away goal advantage after a 1:1 draw. Manchester United improved a lot during the last weeks, Bayern, on the other hand, suffered their first defeat this season in the Bundesliga during the weekend. Van Persie (injury) and Mata (cup tied) are out for United, while Bayern will have to do without Schweinsteiger (suspended), Thiago (injured), Javi Martinez (suspended) and Shaqiri (injured).
Expected Lineups:
Neuer; Rafinha, Dante, Boateng, Alaba; Lahm; Robben, Gotze, Kroos, Ribery; Mandzukic/Muller
De Gea; Jones, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra; Fletcher, Carrick; Valencia, Kagawa, Welbeck; Rooney
Our Prediction:
Man Utd have shown solid defence and threat on the counter-attack, but Bayern's possession game and individual brilliance from Robben and Ribery on the flanks will probably be enough to see them through to the semi finals. Result: Bayern win - 2:0.
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