This match will start on February 24th 2009, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza(San Siro) - Milan - Italy.
This match has some issues.
1. Jinx will continue?
After Real Madrid won UEFA CL 01-02, Every depending champions failed on first knockout round. When Liverpool won Champions League in 2004/2005 season, Liverpool ended season as #5 so they couldn't go to CL but they started from 1st qualification stage. Liverpool was defeated by Benfica at 05/06 season in first knockout stage. Barcelona was defeated by Chelsea in first knockout round in 06/07. Also AC Milan was defeated by Arsenal in San Siro and they eliminated in first knockout stage. Will this jinx continue?
2. Ferguson vs Mourinho
In Mourinho's success in Porto, He beat Manchester United in first knockout stage and Porto won CL at that season.
After Mourinho went to Chelsea, jinx still continued, Ferguson only won only once, draw 5 times and lose 6 times. In 05/06 season, He got terribel defeat(3-0 lose on Stamford Bridge)too. Also they fought on media by their mouth too
3. Defence vs Defence
They are both on top of the table and both of them score most goal in their league and concede less goals. Also Edwin Van der Sar has magnificent record of not conceding goal for 1300 minutes. It is the 2nd of european record. Both has great defenders too.
4. Problems and etc
Inter should win at here because Man Utd's home record is perfect this season(13-1-0). Man Utd need to defence more and concentrate on 2nd match.
Vidic will not be on this match because of card. Evans also has some injury so John O'Shea will be important here. Rooney will be back on this match.
Rebirth of Adriano will be alpha to Inter and Ibrahimovic & Maicon will be important. I think if whether who wins, there wouldn't be lots of goals.
What will be the result?
I hope to finish as 0-0 for Man Utd though.