Champions League | Round-of-16
Feb 13, 2013 at 7.45pm UK
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On this day: Real Madrid held by Manchester United
On this day in 2013, Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United in the first leg of their Champions League second round fixture at the Bernabeu.
Feb 13, 10:00
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Rafael da Silva showed his class'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that he never doubted Rafael da Silva's ability to impress against Real Madrid.
Feb 16, 12:23
Michael Carrick: 'David de Gea showed character in Man Utd draw with Real Madrid'
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick feels that keeper David de Gea made several crucial saves in his side's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.
Feb 15, 07:58
Rafael: 'We have the advantage'
Rafael da Silva believes that Manchester United have the advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid following Wednesday's 1-1 draw in Spain.
Feb 14, 23:40
Sergio Ramos: 'I was at fault for Danny Welbeck goal'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos admits that he was at fault for Danny Welbeck's goal against his side on Wednesday night.
Feb 14, 13:15
Phil Jones "disappointed" not to beat Real Madrid
Phil Jones says that he and his Manchester United teammates are "disappointed" not to have scored more goals in Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Feb 14, 09:32
Ryan Giggs: 'Away goal is crucial'
Ryan Giggs says that Manchester United's away goal at Real Madrid could be a key moment in their Champions League campaign.
Feb 14, 07:59
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Manchester United match was emotional'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that playing for Real Madrid against former side Manchester United in the Champions League was an emotional night for him.
Feb 14, 07:45
Ryan Giggs 'delighted' by David de Gea display
Ryan Giggs praises David de Gea for his display for Manchester United against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Feb 14, 07:05
Sir Alex Ferguson hails 'excellent' David De Gea
Sir Alex Ferguson says that David de Gea was excellent on his return to Madrid as he helped Manchester United earn a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 14, 06:55
Jose Mourinho: 'We can score many at Manchester United'
Jose Mourinho says that his team will score at Old Trafford in the second leg of their Champions League tie against Manchester United.
Feb 14, 06:36
Robin van Persie: 'We would have taken 1-1'
Robin van Persie says that Manchester United would have been happy with a 1-1 draw before their Champions League encounter with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 14, 06:32
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Tie within our grasp'
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he is satisfied with the state of Manchester United's Champions League tie with Real Madrid heading into the second leg at Old Trafford.
Feb 14, 06:23
Ryan Giggs surprised by Real Madrid ovation
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs admits that he was surprised by the ovation he got from Real Madrid fans during Wednesday's Champions League encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 14, 01:38
Xabi Alonso excited by Old Trafford trip
Xabi Alonso admits that he is excited by the second leg of Real Madrid's Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester United following Wednesday's draw in Spain.
Feb 13, 23:18
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'We have a great chance of progression'
Sir Alex Ferguson reacts to Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Real Madrid.
Feb 13, 22:39
Sir Alex Ferguson applauds 'unbelievable' Cristiano Ronaldo
Sir Alex Ferguson describes Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Manchester United as "unstoppable".
Feb 13, 22:27
Robin van Persie: 'We have a slight advantage'
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie urges caution ahead of the second leg of the team's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Feb 13, 22:09
Jose Mourinho: 'Draw not a surprise'
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho claims that Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Champions League came as no surprise.
Feb 13, 22:04
Sir Alex Ferguson explains Nemanja Vidic omission
Sir Alex Ferguson says that it would have been too much of an injury "risk" to play Nemanja Vidic against Real Madrid.
Feb 13, 20:08
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole picks apart the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Match Report
Real Madrid and Manchester United play out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Live Commentary
Read Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates on the huge Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
HT Report
Real Madrid and Manchester United end the first half 1-1 in tonight's Champions League last-16 first-leg tie at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Team News
Reports suggest that injury forces Nemanja Vidic out of Manchester United's match against Real Madrid, with Jonny Evans coming into the side.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the last-16 Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United on Wednesday.
Form Guide
Build-up
Ruud van Nistelrooy tips Real Madrid win
Ruud van Nistelrooy believes that Real Madrid will get the better of Manchester United tonight.
Feb 13, 19:41
Rafael da Silva given Cristiano Ronaldo role
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirms that Rafael da Silva will mark Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo during their Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Feb 13, 17:53
Shinji Kagawa, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick to start for Manchester United?
A report claims that Shinji Kagawa will return to the Manchester United team for their last-16 Champions League clash with Real Madrid this evening.
Feb 13, 17:24
Paddy Crerand "to kick" Cristiano Ronaldo
Former Manchester United midfielder Paddy Crerand jokingly claims that he will "kick" Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo in the tunnel before Wednesday's Champions League clash.
Feb 13, 16:58
Edwin van der Sar "nervous" about Real Madrid tie
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar tweets that he is "nervous" ahead of United's last-16 Champions League tie against Real Madrid.
Feb 13, 16:10
Raphael Varane to start for Real Madrid against Manchester United?
Reports in Spain suggest that Raphael Varane will start in the Real Madrid defence for tonight's encounter against Manchester United.
Feb 13, 15:42
Wayne Rooney: 'Tough to keep Cristiano Ronaldo quiet'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits that it will be difficult for his side to keep Cristiano Ronaldo quiet tonight.
Feb 13, 13:42
Anderson: "Concentration" key for Manchester United
Manchester United's Anderson backs his side to earn a positive result in the Bernabeu as long as they maintain their "concentration".
Feb 13, 12:47
Jurgen Klopp: 'To stop Real Madrid, stop Xabi Alonso'
Jurgen Klopp claims that Real Madrid cannot play their football if Xabi Alonso is taken out of the game.
Feb 13, 12:25
Real Madrid vs. Manchester United: Five memorable matches
Sports Mole looks back over five of the most memorable meetings between Real Madrid and Manchester United ahead of their Champions League clash.
Feb 13, 12:15
Michael Owen: 'Real Madrid will struggle with Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney'
Michael Owen believes that Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney will damage Real Madrid's defence in tonight's Champions League clash.
Feb 13, 10:27
Jose Mourinho 'to lose job if Manchester United defeat Real Madrid'
Jose Mourinho will reportedly be sacked by Real Madrid if his team fail to overcome Manchester United in the Champions League.
Feb 13, 09:23
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Robin van Persie reaching Cristiano Ronaldo level'
Sir Alex Ferguson says that Robin van Persie is nearing the level of Cristiano Ronaldo, ahead of Manchester United's trip to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Feb 13, 07:52
Sir Alex Ferguson predicts goals
Sir Alex Ferguson says that there will be goals when Manchester United travel to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Feb 13, 07:28
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Individual brilliance decides Manchester United vs. Real Madrid'
Ole Gunnar Solksjaer says that a moment of individual brilliance will decide Manchester United's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Feb 13, 04:53
Peter Schmeichel: 'Jose Mourinho won't replace Alex Ferguson'
Peter Schmeichel doesn't see Jose Mourinho as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor at Manchester United.
Feb 13, 03:56
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warns Manchester United of Cristiano Ronaldo threat
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says that Manchester United are up against the "best player in the world" in Cristiano Ronaldo tonight.
Feb 13, 03:42
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Cristiano Ronaldo's form is at its peak'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is in the peak form of his career.
Feb 13, 01:40
David de Gea: Iker Casillas is a "great loss"
David de Gea feels that Real Madrid will miss Iker Casillas when they play host to his Manchester United side tomorrow night.
Feb 12, 22:57
Michael Essien: Cristiano Ronaldo is "excited" by Manchester United match
Michael Essien reveals that Cristiano Ronaldo is "excited" by the prospect of lining up against Manchester United for the first time.
Feb 12, 20:42
Sir Alex Ferguson: Real Madrid are our "acid test"
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits that his side will face their toughest test of the season against Real Madrid.
Feb 12, 18:33
Jose Mourinho targets third European title
Jose Mourinho reveals that it is both his and Real Madrid's desire to win the Champions League this season.
Feb 12, 18:08
Jose Mourinho: 'Next step is England'
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho reiterates his desire to return to England when he leaves the Spanish club.
Feb 12, 17:45
Jose Mourinho excited by Manchester United tie
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praises Manchester United ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Feb 12, 17:14
Real Madrid vs. Manchester United: Five key battles
Sports Mole casts its eye over five key battles in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Feb 12, 15:32
Phil Jones, Jonny Evans travel to Madrid
Defenders Phil Jones and Jonny Evans shake off injuries to travel with the Manchester United squad for tomorrow's match against Real Madrid.
Feb 12, 14:49
Wayne Rooney hoping for better Bernabeu experience
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney hopes that his experience of the Bernabeu is more positive tomorrow than his first visit back in 2004.
Feb 12, 14:24
Rio Ferdinand: 'We won't just focus on Cristiano Ronaldo'
Rio Ferdinand says that Real Madrid have "many other weapons" and not just Cristiano Ronaldo that can "hurt" Manchester United.
Feb 12, 12:43
Patrice Evra hoping emotion gets to Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United's Patrice Evra is hoping that Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is overcome by emotion when the two sides meet in the Champions League.
Feb 12, 12:14
Phil Jones trains for Manchester United ahead of Real Madrid battle
Phil Jones trains with Manchester United ahead of tomorrow's Champions League battle against Real Madrid, despite being an original injury doubt.
Feb 12, 11:17
Jonny Evans: 'Manchester United are on par with Real Madrid'
Jonny Evans believes that Real Madrid will be under just as much pressure as Manchester United in tomorrow's Champions League clash.
Feb 12, 09:54
Gonzalo Higuain: 'Real Madrid can damage Manchester United'
Gonzalo Higuain says that Real Madrid can hurt Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Feb 12, 08:47
Manchester United wait on defensive duo
Manchester United are unsure whether or not defensive pair Phil Jones and Jonny Evans will be fit to face Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Feb 12, 07:14
Sir Alex Ferguson wary of Real Madrid goals
Sir Alex Ferguson feels that Real Madrid's main ambition this season is to win the Champions League, ahead of their meeting with Manchester United on Wednesday.
Feb 12, 06:24
Rafael da Silva: 'I know what Cristiano Ronaldo can do'
Rafael da Silva insists that he is ready to mark Cristiano Ronaldo when Manchester United face Real Madrid in the Champions League tomorrow night.
Feb 12, 05:56
Rio Ferdinand hopes Cristiano Ronaldo is affected by reunion
Rio Ferdinand believes that Cristiano Ronaldo's performance might be affected by emotion when Manchester United face Real Madrid in the Champions League tomorrow night.
Feb 12, 05:20
Michael Owen hails driven Sir Alex Ferguson
Michael Owen thinks that Manchester United have the edge over Real Madrid because of the drive and belief of manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Feb 12, 04:33
Michael Carrick relishing Real Madrid midfield battle
Michael Carrick believes that his midfield battle with Xabi Alonso will be key when Manchester United face Real Madrid in the Champions League tomorrow night.
Feb 12, 02:32
Peter Schmeichel: 'Jose Mourinho not right for Manchester United'
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel insists that Jose Mourinho is not the right man to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson when he eventually finishes his long reign at Old Trafford.
Feb 12, 02:13
Jonny Evans: 'More to Real Madrid than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Jonny Evans says that Manchester United will have to be on their guard against more than just Cristiano Ronaldo when they face Real Madrid this week.
Feb 11, 19:30
Felix Brych to officiate Real Madrid vs. Manchester United
Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Manchester United this Wednesday will be refereed by Germany's Felix Brych.
Feb 11, 15:39
Michael Owen talks up Manchester United's chances
Michael Owen feels that Manchester United have the "edge" over Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League meeting.
Feb 11, 14:49
Gary Neville clarifies Cristiano Ronaldo "bully" comments
Gary Neville insists that comments that he made about Cristiano Ronaldo bullying Manchester United have been twisted by the media.
Feb 11, 14:36
Gerard Pique wants Manchester United to beat Real Madrid
Gerard Pique says that he wants Manchester United to knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League.
Feb 11, 14:02
Interview: Steve McManaman previews Real Madrid vs. Manchester United
We look ahead to Real Madrid vs. Manchester United in the Champions League with former Los Blancos winger Steve McManaman.
Feb 11, 13:56
Jose Mourinho decides on Real Madrid starting lineup for Manchester United clash?
A report claims that Jose Mourinho has selected his Real Madrid starting lineup to face Manchester United with two days to spare.
Feb 11, 12:39
Sergio Ramos aims to stop "nuisance" Robin van Persie
Sergio Ramos believes that Robin van Persie will be a "constant nuisance" to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Feb 11, 10:04
Gary Neville: 'Strength in numbers will stop Cristiano Ronaldo'
Gary Neville believes that strength in numbers is the answer to stopping Cristiano Ronaldo in their Champions League clash against Real Madrid.
Feb 11, 09:05
Jose Mourinho: 'The world is waiting for Manchester United vs. Real Madrid'
Jose Mourinho claims that the Champions League tie between Manchester United and Real Madrid is what the "world is waiting for."
Feb 10, 22:59
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Cristiano Ronaldo better than Zinedine Zidane'
Sir Alex Ferguson feels that Cristiano Ronaldo gives more to Real Madrid on the pitch than Zinedine Zidane did during his spell in the Spanish capital.
Feb 10, 13:54
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'We can't afford Cristiano Ronaldo return'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson rules out the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo coming back to Old Trafford this summer.
Feb 10, 03:17
Cristiano Ronaldo shares fond Manchester United memories
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he had the most enjoyable period of his career to date in his early days as a Manchester United player.
Feb 10, 02:12
Cristiano Ronaldo relishes Manchester United tie
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he cannot wait to face former club Manchester United in the Champions League next week.
Feb 9, 07:30
