Manchester United vs. Real Madrid Watch and Listen ONLINE LIVE STREAM: Who Will Advance to the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals? POLL
Easily two of the greatest teams in to European football world will go head to head today when Real Madrid comes to Old Trafford Stadium to play Manchester United. This winner-takes-all match will decide which powerhouse will advance to the UEFA Champions League's quarterfinals. Three weeks ago the two teams met and came to a 1 - 1 draw. If this game ends in a tie, Real Madrid will advance based on aggregate, away goals rule.
Despite being the away team, Real Madrid, managed by Jose Mourinho, are going into this game as slight favorites thanks to their recent performances in various competitions. They recently pulled off back-to-back wins over another world football powerhouse, Barcelona. But do not count out United. Manchester is and has been a tough obstacle and it will take a lot from Madrid to do so.
Each team has some of the most impressive players on the field, too. United has the unstoppable goal scorer Wayne Rooney leading teammates Ryan Giggs, Robin Van Persie, and Shinji Kagawa (who just scored a hat-trick this week) to name a few. Then of course we have the reigning Spanish champions, Real Madrid, and their star forward Cristiano Rinaldo. This 28-year-old is arguably the second best player in the world. Also on Madrid are Sergio Ramos, Kaka, and Mesut Ozil who are incredible in their own rights.
This game is turning into probably the biggest matches in the football world this year. It is definitely a must-watch for soccer/football fans and a "clash of the titans" story. Links have been provided below. Wayne Rooney stated: "It is going to be a special night. It is probably the two biggest clubs in the world and something we are all looking forward to.''
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