Sir Alex Happy With Draw

Sir Alex admits United were dealt "a good draw" on Friday after the Reds were paired with FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.

United will play the first-leg at Old Trafford on Tuesday 7 April before travelling to Portugal for the second-leg on Wednesday 15 April.

"This is a good draw for us," Sir Alex told ManUtd.com. "You sometimes wonder if being at home first is a good or a bad thing but I think in this modern-day competition there's no indication of what is better.

"The only thing you hope is that you don’t lose a goal in the home tie."

Of course, United boast two Portuguese players - Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani - and another, Anderson, who actually played at Porto before arriving at Old Trafford. This, Sir Alex said, could prove a decisive factor.

"We’ve met Porto before and obviously we respect any Portuguese team. We have had a huge Portuguese influence in the club, firstly with Carlos Quieroz but now with Cristiano and Nani. So we understand Portuguese football.

"We're happy with the draw and we're looking forward to the tie."