This is expected to be one of the most exciting Champions League finals in the history of the competition as two arguably the best European sides will contest for the trophy. The match will be played at Stadio Olimpico in Rome and all the football fans expect to see everything football has to offer when Barcelona and Manchester United meet on Wednesday. Even though these kinds of matches are usually pretty boring as the teams are mostly concentrated on result than on the performance, this match is likely to be an exception to the rule since Both Barcelona and Manchester United are attack-minded teams. Holders United are on the verge of historic success as the win in this match would see them defend both Premiership and Champions League title this season. Barcelona, on the other hand, are eager to show everyone that they are currently the best team in Europe and we have no doubts that this is going to be an extremely exciting encounter.

Last week Barcelona reached two titles and now they will try to play professionally in the last two games, so they wouldn’t impair the impression of this whole season. Sunday defeat in Mallorca was understandable because of the celebration and fatigue from the Cup finals but they mustn’t relax against Osasuna. The visitors from Pamplona are in great danger of relegation. Barcelona struggled to beat Osasuna in the first part of the season.

This is going to be the most interesting clash of the quarter-finals as European giants Barcelona and Bayern will fight for the place in the semis. Barcelona enter this match full of confidence after four straight wins, whereas Bayern will have to show character after the 5:1 defeat to Wolfsburg.

This game will be one of the most interesting in this round as first-placed Barcelona travel to meet the team that might create a surprise. In spite of two defeats in the second part of the season Valladolid turned their stadium into a fortress. Real, Sevilla and Atletico slipped there and Villarreal was outclassed on their ground. Barcelona got back in form and the convincing 6:0 win over Malaga promises an excellent football show here as well.

Catalans again play well and record convincing wins. Malaga missed a fantastic opportunity to keep the lead over Sevilla and take three important points that would put them on fifth place. Anyway, the efficiency and the style of both rivals promise that the crowd will enjoy an exciting game. Barcelona are the favourites, while Malaga are pretty good away.

Almeria lost to Sevilla last weekend and they win now try to take at least one point against Barcelona. The hosts are hoping that Barca will have tired legs after the Lyon match. The Catalans are in great spirits as they easily eliminated Lyon from the Champions League, while Real seem to be losing grounds in the title race.

Just as everyone has expected, the clash between Lyon and Barcelona was the most interesting one in the knockout round and we expect another thrilling encounter, this time at Camp Nou. Barca succeeded in scoring an away goal and they have the upper hand after the 1:1 draw but Lyon are definitely not without chances in this match.

Once upon a time this was a derby and this time Barcelona will have to use the game to end the losing run. Real Madrid approached on only four points behind and they are now a serious threat for the Catalans. The last round saw Athletic lose at home to Sevilla and it is hard to expect that they could surprise in Barcelona. Still, when it comes to the Bilbao side, we should have in mind that this is one of the most unpredictable teams in Primera.

Barcelona won the first leg 2:0 and they should have no problems eliminating Mallorca, but the Catalans are in very poor form lately, having failed to win any of the last four games. Mallorca are on the brink of the relegation zone in Primera but they will try to do well in this match.

Derby match of the 25th round of Primera will be played at Vicente Calderon. Atletico lost to Sevilla last weekend even though they played much better than in the last few games. They simply need to win this match or they can say goodbye to the race for the Champions League places. Barcelona lost the local derby to Espanyol, thus their advantage over Real is now just seven points.