Tito Vilanova’s men can recover from their disillusionment in Europe by seizing their 22nd championship at San Mames, if outcomes elsewhere also are in their favor.
Jurgen Klopp will expect his sided to wrap up a spectacular week on a high note after their Champions League feat on Wednesday evening.
The Italian footballer has insisted that the current champions must concentrate on their own game opposite home rivals Torino.
The striker thinks retaining their current position next to leaders Paris Saint-Germain will boost the morale of his team heading into the 2013-14 campaign.
The 21-year-old Brazilian has insisted that he is not bothered by supporters’ criticisms as he thinks getting booed is part and parcel of the game.
Robin van Persie makes a comeback to his old playing turf for the first time after propelling the Red Devils to lift their 20th trophy while the Gunners continue their quest for a final-four finish.
Los Colchoneros will be seeking to end a long 14-year wait to beat their rivals in a Liga match that is played to serve as a warm-up for the following month’s Copa del Rey finals.
Jupp Heynckes’ men are a mere 12 goals away from reaching the Blundesliga’s greatest-ever goals record.
The Eagles trainer was quick to admit that his team’s performance in Istanbul was below-par, but said that they were tired following a derby game during the weekend.
Fenerbahce struck the woodwork thrice before making a late breakthrough opposite their Portuguese opponents when Egemen Korkmaz finally found the net with just 18 minutes to the final whistle.