Jon Brodkin in The Guardian:
For much of this season Ryan Giggs has been admired more by opponents than by certain Manchester United fans. "I love the way Ryan Giggs plays," said Raul, the Real Madrid striker, expressing a sentiment which has been heard less than ever in the Old Trafford stands.
Now, at a crucial point, the Welshman is going a long way towards winning over his doubters. Having helped propel United to the top of the table in recent weeks, more approval will come if Raul hates him by the end of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final.
While that titanic second leg looms, Giggs has been foraging ahead in the league. An impressive display and goal as a striker in the draw at Arsenal was followed by further signs of his renaissance in the same position here. The way he tackled Andy Cole, and started the move that culminated in Paul Scholes scoring goal No3, caught the eye. It would complete quite a week if Giggs were to inspire United to overturn a 3-1 deficit against Real.