Manchester United vs. Barcelona: Andy Cole challenges the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer team to win the draw against the Champions League

Andy Cole told Manchester United that they should not be afraid of being played in Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

Cole scored a memorable goal for United against the Catalan giants on their way to European glory 20 years ago, joining Dwight Yorke in a spectacular move that opened Barca's defense at full speed.

United drew 3-3 twice with the LaLiga team in this year's Champions League group stage. Cole was inspired by these memories when asked how United should get closer to the meeting.

"Go and do the same thing," said Cole. "Go and enjoy it. We knew we were a very good team and Barcelona was a very good team.

"But we showed no fear there. Many teams go out there and show a little fear. They had fantastic players but we too.

"We went there and played football. They did the same thing. This season, both games ended with a 3-3 record, which taught you everything about both teams.

"We were respectful but we both tried to fight. But six goals in each match say a lot about two teams trying to play offensive and attractive football. "

Bayern Munich and United advanced in the group ahead of Barca. The first two teams met in Barcelona for the final.

It is here that United's new manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, scored the winner's goal of the time off.

Solskjaer replaced Cole in the 83rd minute, but he insisted he had never been jealous of the defining moment of his former teammate.

"I was asked this question a few times." Were you disappointed by Ole? ", Did he declare.

"Why would I be? We won the European Cup! I had the chance to score in the semi-finals to lead us to the European Cup final. Made no difference. "

United are second favorites against Barca on this occasion but do not worry Cole, who said he beat Paris St Germain against all odds in the previous round.

"I called him before," he said, pulling Barca off the hat. "I said to one of the guys," We're going to have Barcelona. "It's a strange thing, it's destiny, it's been 20 years and then we've got Barcelona, ​​I knew it would happen.

"Everything is possible in football matches. United has proved that against PSG and, yes, they will have to play extremely well because they have a little mischievous genius in (Lionel) Messi.

"I've watched it closely for many years and I'm looking at it now and I think it's improving as it ages." If he has a night off or is injured or whatever, you never know what can happen.