Man United 1-1 Bayern Munich: Red Devils keep Champions League dreams alive Manchester United frustrated European champions Bayern Munichin the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, as the Red Devils kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. United looked on their way to an unlikely win when an unmarked Nemanja Vidic headed in from a corner in the second-half, but Bastian Schweinsteiger - who was later sent off - netted just eight minutes later to erase what could have been a vital advantage for United ahead of the second-leg in Germany. With their famous 1999 Champions League final win over the Bavarians as inspiration, Moyes’ under-performing side were hoping for another shock triumph against the holders. And the Red Devils probably surprised a few with a solid display, as Moyes orchestrated an almost perfect tactical performance from his men. Danny Welbeck seemed to have given United a dream start after just three minutes when he lifted the ball past two Bayern defenders before lashing a well-struck volley past Manuel Neuer, but his fine finish was harshly disallowed for a high foot to halt his, as well as the Old Trafford faithful’s, celebrations. United were then pinned back and were forced to weather the storm on their own turf in a dominant first-half for the visitors, with the game looking more like a training match at times as Bayern relentlessly ploughed forward. But Pep Guardiola’s men didn’t seem to posses that clinical touch in the final third this time around, as their hesitancy in and around the box saw the visitors muster few clear-cut chances. Their first clear sight of goal came from lively Dutch winger Arjen Robben, whose trademark shot – cutting on from the right and unleashing a fierce curling effort – was denied by a magnificent stretching save from David de Gea. United then had a rare chance as Marouane Fellainibounded up the pitch to tee up Wayne Rooney, who saw his first-time 30-yard thumper well blocked by Philipp Lahm. That chance seemed to boost United, for a shirt while at least, as Welbeck was presented with what should be any striker’s dream one-on-one chance, but the striker seemed shocked to be through on goal and, face-to-face with Neuer, foolishly attempted to chip the towering German, who easily saved his dreadful effort. It was then Antonio Valencia’s turn to go close as his angled effort took a deflection as it whistled just over the bar, and United carried on their brief spell into the second-half as Moyes rallied his men at the break. Bayern, meanwhile, were slow out of the blocks and Old Trafford erupted as United took advantage of some sloppy defending from a corner to net the opener, captain Vidic nodding home with a brilliantly improvised flicked header to give the hosts a surprise lead. It was the Serb’s first goal in Europe for over five years, but United’s advantage lasted just eight minutes as Bayern mustered a champions’ response, Bastian Schweinsteiger rifling the ball into the roof of the net after substitute Mario Mandzukic’s clever headed knock-down in the box. Moyes has often been criticised for an apparent lack of tactics or ‘Plan B’ from the bench, but that was certainly not the case here as Shinji Kagawa, who replaced Ryan Giggsat half-time, proved instrumental in United’s second-half resurgence, but a handful of chances were all the visitors needed to tip the balance once again. They had a glorious chance for the lead when Mario Gotze’s through-ball was met by the darting Robben, but the former Chelseaman steered his shot just wide of the post, while Mandzukic was next to squander a chance when he failed to meet Franck Ribery’s flashed pass across goal.

Chelsea v PSG: While all eyes are on Ibrahimovic, beware these danger men In the build-up to tonight’s Champions League quarter final between Chelseaand PSG – which is live on talkSPORT– much of the focus has naturally fallen on Zlatan Ibrahimovic and how the Blues can limit his influence on the game. While it is true that the Swede is PSG’s inspirational talisman, the mega-rich French side have plenty of weapons at their disposal, and in particular, two players that Chelsea would be foolish to ignore. talkSPORT takes a look at Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi, who have history with the Blues… Back in the 2011/12 season, Chelsea squared up with a Napoliside featuring Cavani and Lavezzi at San Paolo in the Champions League, and the pair certainly enjoyed the occasion. Petr Cech was called into action early on to deny both Cavani and Lavezzi in the box, but the goalkeeper’s heroics wouldn’t keep the home team quiet for long. The Argentine forward bagged his side’s first goal in the 38th minute, before Cavani got the better of Branislav Ivanovic and scored a goal of his own just before half-time. Lavezzi then went on to double his tally in the 66th minute after his Uruguayan team mate robbed a lackadaisical David Luiz of the ball and fed him through. At least two of the players that lined up at the back for Chelsea that night – Gary Cahilland Branislav Ivanovic – are likely to face Lavezzi and Cavani once more in Paris. While it is said that Cavani isn’t quite having the season he had hoped for in Paris, by most standards his numbers are pretty impressive. With 21 goals in all competitions so far, the Uruguayan has found the back of the net in four Champions League games – twice against Olympiakos, and once against both Benficaand Anderlecht – so he hasn’t struggled for form in Europe’s top competition. Excellent in the air, good with his feet and with plenty of pace, there's a reason PSG paid a fortune for him last summer. Ezequiel Lavezzi isn’t as prolific as Cavani and never has been, but he is just as dangerous in different ways. Despite that, Lavezzi still has nine goals in all competitions in 2013/14, and scored in PSG’s last Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen. Last season he was particularly impressive for PSG in the Champions League, scoring both home and away in their knockout stage clash with Valencia, and he proved a constant thorn in the side for Barcelona during the quarter-finals. With pace, technical ability, strength and finishing, Chelsea’s defenders can’t afford to switch off with the Argentine around. If the Blues choose to place most of their focus on cutting out Ibrahimovic’s influence then it will suit Lavezzi and Cavani perfectly. When the big Swede isn’t capable of scoring he’s still quite happy to act as a playmaker, and could prove just as deadly dropping deep to supply the former Napoli duo as he would in front of goal himself. It will be fascinating to see if the Blues place too much emphasis on Zlatan instead of tackling the entirety of PSG’s front three, though that seems like the kind of trap Jose Mourinhoisn’t likely to fall into, given his experience in this competition. Will Chelsea get the job done in Paris? Let us know by leaving a comment below...