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Giggs fired up for Euro showdown

Ryan Giggs has urged his Manchester United team-mates to seize the moment tonight.

The 34-year-old, a member of the 1999 Treble-winning side and a veteran of 102 Champions League appearances, hopes his team are not daunted by the occasion.

Ahead of the second leg with Barcelona, he said: "It is a European Cup semi-final at Old Trafford, that's why you become a footballer. These games don't come around too often, so you have to go and make the most of it and enjoy yourself.

"Every player is looking forward to this game and we will be up for it. We defended brilliantly against a good Barcelona team last week and have to do the same again.

"With the crowd behind us, we are noted for our attacking play and creating chances and I am confident we can do that."

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