‘Man Utd can upset Messi and Barcelona’, Forlan opines

The former Red Devils striker believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, who stunned PSG in the last 16, are capable of springing another surprise. Former striker Diego Forlan believes the Red Devils can upstage Lionel Messi's in the next month following their dramatic comeback against in the round of 16.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are fifth in the Premier League but have enjoyed a resurgence under their former forward, while Barca are on track for successive titles. Forlan – who won the Premier League and during his two years at Old Trafford – fancies United's chances against the Spanish giants.

“Well they have a different game against Barcelona,” Forlan said. “But they are a really good team and in football you never know what's going to happen. “They have a really good game in front, a difficult one. But they have a great team with good players.

“United do really well at home, they could have a good possibility for elimination [of Barcelona].” Before the first leg at Old Trafford on April 10, United will face and in the Premier League.

After consecutive losses in the league and FA Cup, United return to action at home to Watford on Saturday while Barca – 10 points clear atop the table – welcome Catalan rivals to Camp Nou.

Man Utd can upset Messi and Barcelona, Forlan opines

The former Red Devils striker believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaers side, who stunned PSG in the last 16, are capable of springing another surprise. Former striker Diego Forlan believes the Red Devils can upstage Lionel Messis in the next month following their dramatic comeback against in the round of 16. Ole Gunnar Solskjaers side are fifth in the Premier League but have enjoyed a resurgence under their former forward, while Barca are on track for successive titles. Forlan who won the Premier League and during his two years at Old Trafford fancies Uniteds chances against the Spanish giants. Well they have a different game against Barcelona, Forlan said. But they are a really good team and in football you never know whats going to happen. They have a really good game in front, a difficult one. But they have a great team with good players. United do really well at home, they could have a good possibility for elimination [of Barcelona]. Before the first leg at Old Trafford on April 10, United will face and in the Premier League. After consecutive losses in the league and FA Cup, United return to action at home to Watford on Saturday while Barca 10 points clear atop the table welcome Catalan rivals to Camp Nou.