Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Valencia
Match Time & Date:
12/12/2018
03:00 PM
Prediction: 1-2
Manchester United
Thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Young Boys Manchester United advanced to the Champions League knockout stages, but they still have a lot to play for in Group H. The Red Devils aim to overtake Juventus in top position in the standings, meaning that Wednesday’s football match against Valencia is of big importance for the visitors. Romelu Lukaku found the net in a 4-1 win over Fulham at the weekend and we predict that the former Everton attacker is going to pose a big threat for the opposition defenders. Los Che, on the other hand, booked their place in the Europa League knockout stages and seeing that the visitors want this win more than the hosts, we are tempted to put our money on Jose Mourinho’s troops. It has to be noted, though, that the two sides played out a goalless draw at Old Trafford earlier in the process.
Highlighted Player (Ezequiel Garay):
Ezequiel Garay is an Argentine defender who plays for Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg. Garay was born on 10 October, 1986 in Rosario, Argentina and he began his senior career at his hometown club Newell’s Old Boys. After making 14 league appearances for the Argentine outfit, Garay moved to Spain in 2005, signing a deal with Racing Santander.
Real Madrid scouts quickly spotted the Argentine defender and on 18 May, 2008 he joined the Spanish giants. Garay made 31 league appearances for Real Madrid and in 2011 he signed a contract with Benfica. He played for the Eagles from 2011 to 2014 and then he moved to Zenit Saint Petersburg. In the 2016 summer transfer window he returned to La Liga, signing a deal with Valencia.
Speaking of his international career, Garay was part of Argentine U-20 team that won the FIFA World Cup in Netherlands. The Argentine footballer made his debut for the national team on 22 August, 2007 in a 2-1 loss to Norway.
Highlighted Team (Manchester United):
Over the years Manchester United have established themselves as one of the greatest clubs in world football. The Red Devils have won three European Cup (Champions League) trophies and they have clinched no less than 20 Premier League titles.
A number of top-class players were part of Manchester United in the past, but, no doubt, the club’s biggest legend is coach Sir Alex Ferguson, who was in charge of the team for 26 years. During Alex Ferguson’s spell at Old Trafford the club won a number of trophies, but the Red Devils have been struggling in all competitions ever since he retired. Louis van Gaal helped Manchester United win the FA Cup trophy in the 2015/2016 season, with Jese Lingard scoring the winner in the 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium.
The likes of Bobby Charlton, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best and Eric Cantona are the football stars that graced Old Trafford for Manchester United.
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