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25.05.2009 16:52

Forecasts from the heroes of Wembley

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They will go down in history as the first team to win the European Cup for Barça. The heroes of 20 May 1992, the “Dream Team”, have given their forecasts for this Wednesday’s final.

They know all about winning the European Cup, and though that may have been 17 years ago it’s still fresh in the mind. The players who won the trophy at Wembley in 1992 look ahead to the game at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Wednesday.

JUAN CARLOS

“All finals are evenly balanced and this one even more so as they are two of the best teams in Europe. Barça will have to impose their style of controlling the ball to overcome the speed of the English side.”

GUILLERMO AMOR

“I don’t think there’s a clear favourite, but I reckon Barça’s quality will see them through.”

MIQUEL ÀNGEL NADAL

“The key to the game is Barça’s defence which will have to be on its toes because United are really quick on the break.”

JOSE MARI BAKERO

“You can’t really talk about favourites for a single game. Barça are going into the game in good form and after having won the Cup and the League.”

ANDONI ZUBIZARRETA

“I don’t know who the favourite is but I do know it’ll be the best game of the year because the two best teams in Europe are going head-to-head.”

ALBERT FERRER

“I’ll always be proud of having won the European Cup at Wembley, a legendary ground for me. I hope we’ll have another historic night in Rome as we did in London and Paris.”

EUSEBIO SACRISTÁN

“Barça have been fabulous this season and I think they’re in great form going into the final. I hope they win a third European Cup.”

RONALD KOEMAN

“I hope Barça win the treble because if there’s a team in Europe that deserves the Champions League, that team is Barça.”

HRISTO STOICHKOV

“I’m convinced we’ll win the Champions League in Rome like we did at Wembley. That was the best day of my career.”

JULIO SALINAS

“The British bookies make Manchester United the favourites, but I hope that in spite of the missing defenders Barça will play well and get the treble.”

RICARDO SERNA

“Wembley saw the first European Cup for Barça and Rome is the chance to add to the club’s history. It marks the success of a project that was started up many years ago: having fun and enjoying your job and respecting your opponents.”

CRISTÓBAL

“The Wembley final was just fantastic. I wish the team all the best for Rome and hope that they can make it another unforgettable night.”