Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs insists that his side will not consider themselves to be underdogs when face the favourites Holders Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-finals first leg clash at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
The Bavarians, who have already claimed 3 titles in 9 months under new coach Pep Guardiola, are many people’s favourites not only to win this quarter-final, but to go on and retain the European trophy they claimed for a fifth time last May.
Despite their differing fortunes, Giggs believes that the Red Devils are capable of pulling off a victory on home soil.
“Two huge clubs, two great histories and two football teams that play football the correct way,” the Welshman said of the tie.
“When Bayern play Man United it is always a great spectacle whether it be in the Champions League final or whether it be in the quarter-finals.
“Obviously Bayern are a fantastic team. They are the holders and are obviously a very strong team and probably favourites in most people’s eyes.
“But we are Manchester United, it is at Old Trafford and we have seen so many great nights in Europe especially.
“As players we don’t see ourselves as underdogs, we see ourselves as Man Utd playing at home in the Champions League and we can’t wait.
“These are the games that you want to be involved in as a player and we will go out there and try and win the game. It is going to be tough but it usually is in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and we are confident.”
Source: Sokkaa
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