2. Van Persie To Steal The Limelight From Ronaldo
Robin Van Persies arrival at Manchester United has rejuvenated the reds: it has taken some pressure off of Rooney to score goals, and given the already formidable attack a new dimension. It has also brought another level of European experience to the attack: Van Persie is a proven world-class operator who has performed for Arsenal in the Champions League many times before. Also, he has three in four for United in this campaign and has been the stand out player in England this season with 23 goals in just 31 games. All the talk in this tie is of Ronaldo returning to Manchester, or in Spain of how much Mourinho fears Wayne Rooney as a player, but over-looking RVP is a mistake to be made at your own peril. This tie could well be decided by the flying Dutchman, a moment or two of class can easily result in two goals like that. All eyes may be on the great Portuguese and rightfully so, but to ignore Van Persie is utter folly. Expect Van Persie to shine on this monumental stage, and cement his growing legacy as a Red legend.