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"Rested" European countries' leagues are returning to the main battles. Some teams will have to play even 2 very difficult matches this week, so it is interesting how the coaches will distribute the players' strengths - whether they will allow the more important ones to rest or at any cost seek to win in both matches? Unfortunately, finding the recipe for success is not so easy even for experienced team managers. Sunday, March 30, 2013 Italy "Serie A" 16:00. Milan Inter (5th place) - Turin Juventus (1st place) Results of the last five league matches: Inter - 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses; Juventus - 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. In Italy, Juventus plays powerfully and has accumulated 9 points, which allows the Turin club to prioritize certain matches. A loss to Inter on Sunday would not be the end of the world, and even if the closest competitor Napoli wins, the leaders would still have a 6-point lead over Napoli. Meanwhile, a win for Inter is needed like air. The team has the same number of points as both Rome teams, Lazio and Roma, and together with Fiorentina, these four clubs are fighting for a place in the European League tournament next year. Failure to qualify for this tournament will be considered a failure for any team, and a catastrophe for fans. Monday, April 1, 2013 England FA Cup, quarterfinals 14:30. London Chelsea - Manchester United The first meeting in Manchester ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw. The hosts were marked by Mexican Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney, while the visitors were saved from defeat by the young Belgian talent Eden Hazard, helped by Brazilian Ramires. It is interesting to note that Chelsea will have to play 4 matches in the next 9 days due to a busy schedule - 2 Premier League matches, the FA Cup quarterfinals, and the UEFA Europa League matches. Will there be enough strength for all matches? Will they manage to avoid injuries? How will Rafael Benitez manipulate the team lineup? These and other questions arise for not only Chelsea fans, and we will see how it goes soon. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 UEFA Champions League, quarterfinals 21:45. Paris Saint-Germain - Barcelona There is much talk in the football world about whether Paris Saint-Germain's team is ready for the UEFA Champions League. Some say that the team was lucky with the draws and this is one of the reasons why the French are where they are now. Others say that to beat a team like Barcelona, there needs to be a special team coordination and understanding. In any case, it will be a real test for Paris Saint-Germain to answer many questions. Barcelona can be beaten this season. This was already proven by Celtic Glasgow and Milan. The latter was close to this season's sensation when they beat the Catalans 2-0 at home and had a lot of hopes to eliminate Barca from further competition. However, in the return match, Barcelona showed incredible focus and power, lifting their heads entering the quarterfinals of the tournament. The Parisian club has individually strong players and can play well, but this may not be enough when two matches are played and the usually stronger team actually wins. 21:45. Munich Bayern - Turin Juventus Arguably the strongest pair of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Both teams lead their respective national championships and are aiming to win another champion's title. Bayern Munich's lead over the closest competitors, Borussia Dortmund in Germany, is 20 points, so there is no doubt that the team manager Jupp Heynckes will allow the main team players to rest. Meanwhile, Juventus will face a crucial match against Milan Inter away at the weekend, and the lead against Napoli in Serie A is only half as much - 9 points. There is no shortage of discussions about who is the favorite in this pair, and it is especially difficult to accurately name the reasons why one team or another will win. Bayern's attack is impressive this season. In the Bundesliga, the team's goal difference is +58, and in the Champions League group stage, it is +8. And goals can be scored by everyone. There is no clear leader in the team, but many individually capable players who have been playing together for several years and understand each other perfectly. Juventus's strength lies in defense. It is probably the best defending team in the Champions League tournament, where the Italians have not lost yet, and have conceded only 4 goals. Will the Bavarians be able to overcome the iron Italian defense - one million-dollar question. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 UEFA Champions League, quarterfinals 21:45. Madrid Real - Istanbul Galatasaray Not many football experts could have predicted that Istanbul Galatasaray would break into the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. The team was very successfully supplemented in Europe by the already famous Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder, who brought much-needed Champions League experience. Real Madrid made it to the quarterfinals after a scandalous match with Manchester United, when after a questionable referee decision, Portuguese Nani was sent off the field, and soon after this incident, the "royal" club turned the result in their favor. The favorite of this pair is undoubtedly Real, unless Galatasaray can provide a tournament sensation."
