But one thing the England defender can state, without any fear of contradiction, is that Manchester United will not stand beside Barcelona in the Wembley tunnel prior to kick-off and feel intimidated.
It is often said football is a game played in the mind. Ferdinand knows it is true.
Man Utd and Barca in particular feast on the fear of their opponents. They play with the intention of deliberately trying to scare the sh*t out of you. It's both their strength and weakness.
This game can end up in favour of both teams. I think just luck and coinsidences is a big factor that its seldom wrote about or discussed. But sometimes its just a matter of pure luck.