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Real Madrid and Manchester United will finally face off at the Old Trafford on Tuesday afternoon in the biggest match of 2013.
Sir Alex Ferguson is known for being forward with his statements and ideas. The Manchester United boss has made a great deal of statements regarding the upcoming tilt with Real Madrid and insists that the Spanish giants have already played their best game of the year.
The Ronaldo to Manchester United saga has been one of the biggest stories in world soccer since December. The superstar has stated that he wants to "come home" and recent reports indicate that he is willing to take a massive pay cut. Madrid is rumored to be willing to move the player this summer to obtain funds to rebuild the team. Manchester United and sponsor Nike are supposedly behind the move and have even prepared a package to bring back the superstar in exchange for a player or two. But one of the major players in the transaction is not as optimistic about Ronaldo's return to the home that saw him rise to stardom.
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona for the second straight game this week and is prepared for a vital tilt with Manchester United on Tuesday.
Madrid's two victories over Barcelona this week have shocked the world and certainly altered the perception of many regarding Jose Mourinho's squad. Prior to this week, Madrid was only second best to Blaugrana. However, the two victories have altered the perception of the team and its state heading into Tuesday big match with Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Cristiano Ronaldo will play one of the most important matches of his career when Real Madrid takes on Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions league Round of 16 on Tuesday afternoon.
Just days after being handed a disappoint 3-1 loss at the hands of their most hated rivals, Barcelona will get a chance at redemption when they take on Real Madrid on Saturday.
Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid on Tuesday has gotten great deal of critics talking about whether the team may be in need of a makeover. Barcelona has now lost twice in three games (including a 2-0 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League) and it seems that the impending bout with Real Madrid on Saturday is an essential test for the team.
Real Madrid had a huge game on Tuesday against Real Madrid and responded with a tremendous 3-1 victory. However, their tilt on Tuesday with Manchester United is far more significant in its scope and importance to Jose Mourinho's legacy with the team. The two teams met back on Feb. 13 and drew 1-1. Since then, the teams have played a number of matches and both still have one tilt remaining before they face off on Tuesday. How have the teams look in the interim?
Cristiano Ronaldo proved invaluable in leading Madrid to a victory over Barcelona on Tuesday, but it seems that the team may be pursuing options to replacing their franchise player.
Barcelona faces a major test on Tuesday when it takes on Real Madrid for the first time this week.
Jose Mourinho has always been known for his strange choices and controversial decision. One would think that the coach would want to boast to the press about eliminating Barcelona in the second leg of the Copa del Rey Semifinal, but the coach decided to send his injured captain Iker Casillas to the press conference.
Jose Mourinho stated that his goal was to lead Madrid to the Copa del Rey and Champions League final. He is one step closer to achieving the first goal after Madrid trounced Barcelona 3-1 on the strength of two Cristiano Ronaldo goals.
The first of two Clasicos this week will take place this afternoon at the Camp Nou in the second leg of the 2013 Champions League Round of 16.
Real Madrid's season could be defined by next Wednesday as the team's fate in the Champions League and Copa del Rey will be decided.
