Hargreaves Excited

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes their looming Champions League semifinal against Barcelona can be a classic.

Hargreaves said: "I've never played against Barcelona but I must have watched them on television every Sunday for the past two years and they're a fantastic team.

"You know exactly how they're going to play. They're going to try to play right through the middle of us and we're going to have to defend very well. But we will play the same as them.

"We're two very attacking sides and are going to go for it and try to create chances. There will be a lot of chances at both ends and the better side will win. We have to play our football and we'll get chances. When we attack, we're difficult for any team to handle."

Hargreaves added: "We can cope this season. I know we can. We haven't lost in the Champions League this season. We're the only team who can say that. Plus, we've won 11 games in a row at home. So far, so good.

"It's going to be two fabulous games against Barcelona and after that we'll see what happens. We've got a good rhythm, everyone's contributing and we're playing well.

"Barcelona are not in the best form at the moment but when you look at their squad it's among the best in the world. They are going to be a threat, that's for sure. But we've been playing exceptionally well for the past couple of months. We've been very consistent and put ourselves in a good position. We're in the home stretch and this is where it counts."