Cristiano Ronaldo optimistic: “We can win at Old Trafford”

Cristiano Ronaldo shows optimism about Real Madrid’s Champions League chances after their 1-1 draw against Manchester United yesterday.

But Ronaldo is not intimidated by the fact that the Red Devils will be playing at home and that his team must score at Old Trafford, telling journalists after the game: “At Old Trafford we can win, we always have the initiative to try to win.”

“It was a well-played match. Manchester United are very strong defensively, but we created problems for them. Tonight we missed a few goals, but we do not worry. (The tie) is all open.”

The Real Madrid star scored a powerful header 10 minutes after Danny Welbeck’s opener but did not celebrate his goal out of his respect and affection for his former club.

“I did not want to celebrate the goal out of respect, as I played there for six years. I grew up there, and I have a special affection (for Manchester United).”

At the end of the game there was a particularily touching moment, when Ferguson and Ronaldo hug each other like father and son.