BAYERN Munich are in for a surprise if they think AC Milan, their opponents in the Champions League quarterfinals, are no longer rivals to be feared. One Milan player who is quietly confident of the Italians' chances of advancing to the semifinals is Brazilian midfield maestro, Kaka.

RYAN Giggs is confident Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo can handle the pressure of being the club's main man. As someone who had to put up with intense scrutiny himself during the early days of his career, Giggs understands what Ronaldo is going through.