Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says Barcelona can be beaten in their Champions League quarterfinal tie.

Scholes - who scored the winning goal last time United met Barca at Old Trafford 11 years ago - believes that the tag of underdogs could well suit United.

“I don't think Barcelona are as good as they were," Scholes - who faced Barca six times in his career, including as a substitute in both the 2009 and 2011 finals - said.

“When we went into it, we knew if we got 25 per-cent possession we'd be happy.

“It was all about concentration. So many quality players, Messi, Xavi, [Andres] Iniesta of that era.

“I don't think they have that many players as good as them but still they've got some real quality.

“Can you keep Messi quiet? Not sure you can. [Luis] Suarez as well.

“I think that's gone. If we were looking at that then Barca would have the advantage from what's happened in the past.

“I don't think many people expect United to go through this tie so that could help them a bit.

“They've got some quality, United, some really good forward players.

“It's just at the other end, can they stop them scoring goals? Especially at Old Trafford."