Champions League: Fergie lavishes praise on Leverkusen

Alex Ferguson has tried to dampen the optimism, ahead of Manchester United's Champions League semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2002 - 17:08

Alex Ferguson has tried to dampen the optimism, ahead of Manchester United's Champions League semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen.

He is concerned people are writing off Leverkusen and are already talking about who United will play in the final on May 15.

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