Solskjaer on Clubs Champions League Chances Against Barcelona

Manchester United Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has at last talked on the team’s UCL chances against Barcelona in last-8 round .

is upbeat Manchester United can claim the Champions League silverware despite after facing Spanish giants Barcelona in the quarter-finals round.

On the other hand, Barcelona were too hot for Ligue 1 campaigners Lyon, after Lionel Messi ensued Lyon were thrashed 5-1 on aggregate. According to Metro, Manchester United displayed a top class comeback against PSG, to seal a spot in the quarter-final of the UCL.

Interestingly, Friday’s draw in Nyon saw United draw Barca to hand interim boss Solskjaer a return to Nou Camp where he netted the legendary winning goal against Bayern 20 years ago in the final of 1999 Champions League.

“I think we’ve shown against Paris St-Germain that on any given day we can beat a top team,” explained United interim manager Solskjaer.

“Any team can beat anyone of the eight. There’s still top, top quality. Of course, with Cristiano [Ronaldo] still in it I don’t think it’s opened up that much. The winner of the contest will meet Liverpool in the semis if the Reds hold their own against Porto in the quarter-final.

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