The Champions League is waking up from winter sleep. On Tuesday, the first matches of the tournament's quarterfinals will be played, and the most visited country's football portal "EuroFootball.com" spoke with "Viasat Sport Baltic" commentator and former Lithuanian national team player Nerijus Vasiliauskas about the favorites.
Lisbon's "Benfica" - Dortmund's "Borussia"
"In my opinion, 'Benfica' has less chances than 'Borussia'. If the Portuguese want to have something positive before the return match in Germany, they must score at least two goals and try not to concede any.
Only then can there be more intrigue at the 'Westfalenstadion' stadium.
Although 'Borussia' is currently struggling in the Bundesliga, local leagues cannot be compared to the Champions League.
European games are prepared differently and no longer remain in their own juices. In Germany, teams know each other very well, so it is difficult to present surprises.
In this case, 'Benfica' is from a different country with a completely different style of play. I think 'Borussia' will be well prepared for this match, as well as the Portuguese themselves. Nevertheless, I would say that the German chances are greater," - said N. Vasiliauskas.
Paris Saint Germain - Barcelona
"Barcelona' is 'Barcelona' - Catalans always look threatening. Although they are not leading in the 'La Liga' championship, they make every effort to surpass Madrid's 'Real' team.
I believe that 'Barcelona' always sets only one goal, and the minimum result is participation in the Champions League final. Of course, the maximum aspiration is triumph, and Luis Enrique's players are capable of achieving that.
Meanwhile, 'Paris Saint Germain' could pose a serious challenge to them and have previously resisted the same Barcelona team.
In the first match, the hosts need a positive result to have a bit of calmness in the return match. However, with such an aggressive and quality 'Barcelona' attack, it will certainly not be easy for the French defense," - forecasted N. Vasiliauskas.
