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🚨🎙Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer on being drawn against Manchester United in the Champions League:

“Bayern against Manchester United is, of course, an absolute CLASSIC with a lot of history in the Champions League. Playing there away from home is something SPECIAL.”

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🚨 Gary Neville & Roy Keane on Manchester United’s Champions League draw.

🎙️Gary Neville: “Roy, Manchester United have been handed a really difficult Champions League draw. Do you think this squad is strong enough to qualify?”

🗣️Roy Keane: “I think they’ll struggle. I’m not saying they can’t qualify, but with the squad they’ve got, there are still too many weaknesses.”

🎙️Gary Neville: “Bayern Munich is probably the one that stands out.”

🗣️Roy Keane: “Exactly. Look at the attacking quality Bayern have. Harry Kane, Michael Olise and the players around them. You can’t make mistakes against that kind of team because they’ll punish you.”

🎙️Gary Neville: “And defensively, that’s where you have concerns?”

🗣️Roy Keane: “Definitely. You look at United’s defending and then you think about putting Luke Shaw up against that level of attack. Can he stay fit? Can he handle the intensity? That’s the concern.”

🎙️Gary Neville: “So you’re worried about United’s ability to cope with Bayern’s attack?”

🗣️Roy Keane: “Very. And it’s not just Bayern. Atlético Madrid will make life difficult as well. They’re experienced, physical and know how to manage these European games.”

🎙️Gary Neville: “But surely United have enough going forward to cause problems?”

🗣️Roy Keane: “They do. United have goals in the team. But Champions League football exposes weaknesses. You can’t rely on scoring two or three every game to cover poor defending.”

🎙️Gary Neville: “So qualification isn’t guaranteed?”

🗣️Roy Keane: “Not at all. United can qualify, but they’ll have to be much better defensively. If they defend like they did against Hull, Bayern will have a field day.”

🚨 Patrice Evra on Manchester United’s Champions League draw:

🗣️ Evra: “I’m happy with Bayern and Atletico , but I’m disappointed we didn’t get Barcelona. I really wanted Barcelona.”

🗣️ Gary: “You’ve just got back in the Champions League and you’re disappointed with Bayern and Atletico?”

🗣️ Evra: “No, I’m happy with them. I just wanted Barcelona too. We keep hearing about this high line and how good they are. Give United 90 mins against it and let’s see.

We’ve got Rashford now as well. He might spend the whole game telling them, ‘This is why you should’ve trusted me enough to cash in.’

“And look at the fans. They don’t want the easy draw. Give them Bayern, Atletico, Barcelona, whoever. That’s one thing I’ve always liked about United.

You can catch them in terrible form, give them the strongest team in Europe and suddenly they remember they’re Manchester United. Bayern will know that. Atletico will know it too.”

🗣️ Gary: “So you wanted Barcelona… Real Madrid too while we’re at it?”

🗣️ Evra: “Absolutely. If we’re back in the Champions League, give us the Champions League.”

🚨Rio Ferdinand on Manchester United facing Bayern Munich at home and Atlético Madrid away in the Champions League:

🗣️ Rio Ferdinand: “Listen, if Manchester United want to be taken seriously in Europe again, these are the kind of nights you want.

Bayern Munich coming to Old Trafford? I love it. I want that stadium shaking from the first minute. Bayern have the history, the players and the experience, but they’re coming to Manchester United’s home.

Then you’ve got Atlético Madrid away. [laughs] That is a completely different animal. You’re walking into one of the most hostile environments in Europe, and they’ll try to drag you into a fight for every ball.

But honestly, I like this draw. United have spent too long looking for comfortable games. If you want to win the Champions League, you have to face nights like these.

Beat Bayern at Old Trafford, go to Madrid and get a result, and suddenly the conversation around Manchester United changes.

I don’t want United going into these games thinking about damage limitation. Go at them. Respect Bayern and Atlético, but don’t fear them.

And Bayern at Old Trafford under the lights? Trust me, that can be a very uncomfortable night for Bayern.”