Who is stronger, AC Milan or Manchester United?

Historically, Manchester United met AC Milan four times in the Champions League and were eliminated four times. Psychologically, AC Milan is not afraid of Manchester United. However, in the last two times, AC Milan eliminated Manchester United, both of which were the first guests and then the main players. This time Manchester United took the lead in the schedule, and the strength of AC Milan was greatly weakened compared with previous years. This is also an opportunity for Manchester United. This game should basically be a fifty-fifty game. After the draw, William Hill raised the odds of the two teams, which also illustrated this point. It is not surprising that anyone can advance in this competition. Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka both left the team this summer, and both Manchester United and Milan lost their star players, but this may be an opportunity for Manchester United because they still have Rooney. In the past two years in the Champions League, Manchester United reached the finals twice. The most crucial player is undoubtedly Ronaldo. Rooney seems to be short of stars, but although he scored few goals, he was mixed with other factors. Objectively speaking, most Manchester United players, including Xiao Pang, have made tactical sacrifices for the Portuguese. Rooney returned to the center position this season, and the effect was immediately prominent. He scored 12 goals in 16 league games and successfully transformed into the most violent scoring point in Manchester United. The data shows that Rooney scored only 1 in the Champions League knockout last season, while Berbatov got nothing. Cristiano Ronaldo's shocking super long-range shot against Porto gave people a completely different feeling from his teammates, but after careful analysis, the Portuguese often only participated in the defense symbolically. How can the team win if others don't make sacrifices? Of course, no one can deny Cristiano Ronaldo's ability to make a final decision at a critical moment, which Rooney lacks at present. Xiao pang was once called a big game player, but in recent years, the scenery has been overshadowed by C Ronaldo, and this name has gradually been forgotten by people. In order to help Manchester United continue to win more honors, Rooney must transform himself. Except Rooney, no one in Manchester United really has the ability to become a key player in the post-C Ronaldo era. Scholes scored two goals in the Champions League group stage this season, but he and Ryan Giggs are both old. Berbatov and Owen, unless they can adjust their state to Excellence in every game, it is almost impossible. As for several other midfield rotation players, it is even less worth looking forward to. The only thing that can satisfy Ferguson is defense. Although as many as eight defenders are injured, the eighth final between the two sides will not start until February 24 next year, which will undoubtedly not have much impact on Manchester United. By then, as long as the main players of the Red Devils can fully recover, Manchester United's defense will not be a problem. Nevertheless, Manchester United can't guarantee to beat Milan. Although the Rossoneri have the nickname "old carriage", beating Real Madrid in the group stage proved that they are still strong. Compared with the league, experience is more important in this level of competition. Based on the above factors, the chances of Manchester United beating AC Milan may be only 50%.