Upbeat Rijkaard targets final

Upbeat Rijkaard targets final
Thursday Apr 24 2008 08:18

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard believes his side has a "great chance" of reaching the Champions League Final at the expense of Manchester United.

The two sides battled out a goalless semi-final first-leg draw at the Camp Nou on Wednesday evening and, despite failing to find the net on home soil, Rijkaard remains optimistic.

"We have a great chance - we can do it," said the Dutchman.

"It won't be easy but we are capable. We must remain serious and organised in midfield. We have a chance.

"It (0-0) is not a good result, but we have to try to score a goal and see what they do.

"They haven't scored here so there is no reason why we can't go there and keep a clean sheet.

"Nothing takes away the feeling that we have taken a step forward. Right now I believe strongly in our chances."


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