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Manchester United has a big week coming up and started it off with a major signing. The team extended team legend Ryan Giggs to another year.
Real Madrid had a huge game on Tuesday against Real Madrid and responded with a tremendous 3-1 victory. However, their tilt on Tuesday with Manchester United is far more significant in its scope and importance to Jose Mourinho's legacy with the team. The two teams met back on Feb. 13 and drew 1-1. Since then, the teams have played a number of matches and both still have one tilt remaining before they face off on Tuesday. How have the teams look in the interim?
During the last few months, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has repeatedly stated that he misses his first home in Manchester United and that he is open to the possibility of returning to his former club. A recent report indicates that the team may be preparing a 55 million pound bid to bring back the prodigal son.
Manchester United has a simple task for the remainder of the premier league season: pick up points without overusing top players. Sir Alex Ferguson's team has solid 12 point lead in the premier league championship and can clinch the championship with eight more victories in the remaining 12 games.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid can breathe a sigh of release as news has been confirmed that Manchester United defender Phil Jones will likely miss the return leg in the Champions League Round of 16.
Manchester United will look to continue its stellar season when its takes on Reading in the 5th round of the FA Cup.
Manchester United and Real Madrid drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 Match.
The highly anticipated match between Real Madrid and Manchester United has finally arrived. The speculation can come to an end when the ball starts rolling at 2:45 PM EST at the Santiago Bernabeau.
The matchup between Madrid and Manchester United will feature numerous superstar matchups that will be the main focus once the ball rolls. However, the most important matchup may be between the two managers for each side.
Which team possesses the better manager?
Real Madrid's season has not been a great one. The team currently sits 16 points behind first place team Barcelona in the Spanish League. Madrid struggled in the group stage of the Champions League and had to settle for second place behind Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United is the top team in the premier league and has little to prove in English competition. Despite the team's prowess in its domestic league, few would argue that Sir Alex Ferguson's club is ready to romp through the Champions League at the same torrid pace. Manchester's first major test comes Tuesday when it travels to the Santiago Bernabeau to take on Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid.
Despite the tough matchup, there are a few of reasons why Manchester United is primed to win this match.
It has been 13 games since Manchester United lost in Premier League play. On Sunday the team faces its first major challenge in a long time when it takes on Everton.
One of the wonders of watching soccer is the pleasure of seeing star players battle it out on the pitch. Major matches usually signify superstars upping their game to extraordinary levels that remain in the viewer's mind long after the match has played out. The Champions League battle between Real Madrid and Manchester United is one such match that has exorbitant stakes that should push its major stars into action.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Robin Van Persie may be the key figures in Tuesday's Champions League, but the two team's respective midfields will be the most integral to the battle. Which team possesses the better midfield - Manchester United or Real Madrid?
The battle between Manchester United and Real Madrid is less than a week away. Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines recently by stating that he thinks Madrid is a better club than Manchester and added that he believes they will prevail.
