Schalke sights on Reds

Schalke defender Christoph Metzelder claims he would rather be playing Manchester United tonight than Barcelona.

Although United start their 12th Champions League semi–final as favourites to reach the final at Wembley on May 28, Metzelder suggested the Reds will not have it easy.

He said: "They are a very disciplined team who do not let you have the opportunity to score goals.

"But maybe the fact we are more inexperienced means we are a really hungry team with more passion.

"It is something that makes this match all the more alluring.”