Giggs Is The Real Dangerman Claims Pavon

Francisco Pavon has pinpointed Ryan Giggs as Manchester United's main threat instead of Real Madrid target David Beckham.

The European heavyweights meet head-on next week in the Champions League quarter finals and Pavon has picked out Giggs as the man to watch.

"I like Ryan Giggs more than Beckham because he has more depth in his game," he explained.

"He's more skilful with the ball at his feet and maybe Beckham is a bit limited by only playing on the wing and sending over crosses to the strikers."

"Maybe he could play well in central midfield, because he moves the ball well."

"He's a bit tied down on the wing and he doesn't have a real burst of speed to get away from a full-back such as Roberto Carlos."

"Giggs is more difficult because he is faster."

But Pavon recognised the collective dangers of United too and knows that Madrid will be in for a fight if they are to make it through to the final four.

"Their attacking football is very dangerous, they are a team full of quality players and Beckham, Van Nistelrooy and Giggs are quality players, they are fast and can score a goal at any moment," he added.

But the stand-in defender is no doubt who is the stronger of the two sides as he moved to praise the attacking talents of his Real teammates.

""We are without doubt the best team in the world, we are the reigning Champions League, Intercontinental Cup and European Supercup holders and I think we have the best players in our squad," he said.