Diego Forlan has told Sir Alex Ferguson his team can beat FC Barcelona – in the Champions League Final at Wembley, if they were to meet.
The former United striker is backing his previous employers not just to beat Chelsea in the quarter-finals but to put up a big challenge to Europe’s best.
“Manchester United can beat Barcelona in the Champions League Final this year – if they meet,” said the Uruguay and Atletico Madrid striker.
“I know what happened in 2009 when Barca won the final between them easily but I still think it is better for United to play them in one match, not home and away.
“I would be more optimistic now, especially this season when the one match would be at Wembley.”
“No team is unbeatable. You get a goal against them or they have injuries for a big match, whatever. That’s football for you, these things happen.”
Plenty of football to be played before a possible Champions League Final meeting between the two clubs, but it’s always interesting to hear from ex-players.
The former United striker is backing his previous employers not just to beat Chelsea in the quarter-finals but to put up a big challenge to Europe’s best.
“Manchester United can beat Barcelona in the Champions League Final this year – if they meet,” said the Uruguay and Atletico Madrid striker.
“I know what happened in 2009 when Barca won the final between them easily but I still think it is better for United to play them in one match, not home and away.
“I would be more optimistic now, especially this season when the one match would be at Wembley.”
“No team is unbeatable. You get a goal against them or they have injuries for a big match, whatever. That’s football for you, these things happen.”
Plenty of football to be played before a possible Champions League Final meeting between the two clubs, but it’s always interesting to hear from ex-players.
