Real Madrid - Manchester Utd preaiction

Real Madrid - Manchester Utd 1.70 - 5.50

In my opinion Barcelona and Real Madrid are in a class of their own in Europe. Chelsea won the Champions league last season? I know and Inter also won the title not so long ago. That is football, a shrewd tactician can succeed with an inferior side and some luck. Will the United coach Ferguson be that tactician? What I do know is that he has to come up with something special to prevent his side from getting knocked out by Real.
Khedira, Xabi Alonso and Özil were rested for Real at the weekend. Pepe made his long awaited come back and he could start tomorrow, or Varane will get the nod.
Real will be in perfect shape for this big game. While Van Persie is a deadly goal scorer C Ronaldo is not only that, he is also tormenting his opponents from start to finish, never tiring it seems. It is looking good for United as well and I expect a cracking game. Winners: Real of course.

Shaktar Donetsk - Borussia Dortmund prediction

Shaktar Donetsk - Borussia Dortmund 2.60 - 2.91

In general Shaktar belong to my favourites sides in Europe, but at this very time, when they are out of season their mission looks rather hopeless. It is too big a handicap for Shaktar not being able to play competitive football, especially at this stage, when they are up against one of the very top sides in Europe. Squad wise they look OK with Taison having joined them from Metalist, while Willian has left for Anzhi.
For Borussia Lewandowski will go forward supported by Götze and Reus. Gundogan will not be fit to play with S Bender his replacement. Defence man M Schmelzer is an injury doubt and Subotic may come in for him. Dortmund won their qualifying group ahead of Real Madrid, but one can certainly ask questions about their present form. Or have they just waited for this big game? I prefer the away win alternative.