“We know we can beat them, we know they can beat us” – Mourinho speaks on United clash

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, was at Old Trafford yesterday, to see Manchester United defeat Liverpool 2-1 and afterwards stated he was looking forward to playing the English side next month.
“This is the match the world wants to see,” Mourinho was quoted as saying by the Sun. “Real Madrid against Manchester United. Sir Alex against his friend Mourinho.

“The only shame is that it is not the final. We know we can beat them. We know they can beat us – but we will be ready.

THe former Chelsea manager, however expressed regret that it will not be the final of the Champions League. Madrid finished second in their group behind Borussia Dortmund and ahead of United’s fierce rivals, City.

“There were groups where you knew who was going to be first and second after two or three games.

“But our group included three of the best five teams in the competition – Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and ourselves. Now we get the toughest opponent in the biggest tie of the last 16.