Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
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
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during their sides games on February 13, 2013
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Manchester United on February 13, 2013
Manchester United earn draw in Madrid
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.
Feb 13, 21:37
Manchester United's Danny Welbeck celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Real Madrid on February 13, 2013
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid, Manchester United level at the break
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.
Feb 13, 20:33
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has his shoot tipped onto the bar on February 13, 2013
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Read Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates on the huge Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Feb 13, 18:45
Robin Van Persie, Rafael Da Silva
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
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
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
Wayne Rooney
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
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo rules out Manchester City switch
Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he is "happy" at Real Madrid and will not play for Manchester City because of his history with Manchester United.
Feb 13, 13:32
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Real Sociedad on January 6, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'It's not good to be as famous as me'
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo admits that it is "not good" to be famous since it is "impossible" to live a normal lifestyle.
Feb 13, 12:35
Borussia Dortmund's head coach Juergen Klopp during the match against Bayern Munich on December 1, 2012
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
Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger during his side's game with Sunderland on February 9, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'Cristiano Ronaldo could suffer facing old club'
Arsene Wenger believes that Cristiano Ronaldo's performance could be affected when he returns to Old Trafford for the Champions League against Manchester United.
Feb 13, 09:51
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
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
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
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
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
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
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo delighted with new Real Madrid record
Cristiano Ronaldo is overjoyed at breaking into the top six goalscorers in Real Madrid's history and wants to reach the number one spot.
Feb 12, 13:12
Rio Ferdinand, Rickie Lambert
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
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra celebrates scoring his teams second goal against Liverpool on 13 January, 2013
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
Robin Van Persie, Rafael Da Silva
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
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
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
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
Jonny Evans
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
Gary Neville and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate a Manchester United goal
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
Steve McManaman
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the last-16 Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United on Wednesday.
Feb 11, 12:43
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
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
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Rio Ferdinand expects fans to cheer Cristiano Ronaldo
Rio Ferdinand is confident that the Manchester United supporters will welcome Cristiano Ronaldo with open arms when he returns to Old Trafford in March.
Feb 11, 11:52
Sergio Ramos
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Real Sociedad on January 6, 2013
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 top performers in Spain following another enthralling week of action in La Liga.
Feb 10, 22:10
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Real Sociedad on January 6, 2013
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
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
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
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 4-1 Sevilla
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 4-1 win over Sevilla at the Bernabeu.
Feb 9, 22:59
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Sevilla on February 9, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo treble downs Sevilla
Cristiano Ronaldo bags a hat-trick and Karim Benzema finds the net in Real Madrid's resounding 4-1 win over Sevilla.
Feb 9, 22:50
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