Defending champions Bayern Munich have a slight edge after the 1-1 at Old Trafford versus Manchester United but Pep Guardiola warned of the English club's tactics and quick breaks. After United's great defensive work last week, Pep thinks that Man Utd players wait for them deep in their own half, they are always waiting for the most minor mistakes or breaks. This is one of Pep's greatest concern because according to me he thinks that his most players would run upfront in search of a quick goal. During this when Utd would get the chance they would toss the ball upfront. As most players would be absent from their positions, Utd's offence would get a chance to score a goal. It is what I think, it can't be true.
Guardiola has also said about Utd's talisman Wayne Rooney. Due to his toe injury, a doubt has been cast over his participation in this Champions League clash. Pep says, "He[Rooney] will play, 100 per cent. Great players always play the great games and I bet a beer that he will play".
Bayern had their first league defeat after 53 games to Augsburg. But after the draw in Manchester and another draw against Hoffenheim, it is the first time since 2011 that Bayern, who clinched the Bundesliga in record time last month, have gone three games without a win.
Bayern will be without two key players in the midfield, with Bastian Schweinsteiger out following his red card in the 1st leg and Thiago Alcantara injured, leaving Toni Kroos and Philip Lahm occupying their positions.
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