Evra: We Will Take On Anyone

Manchester United don’t fear any potential Champions League quarter-final opponents, according to defender Patrice Evra.

Although other big-hitting European clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich all remain in the draw, which will take place on Friday at 11:00 GMT, Evra says the Reds can be a match for anyone.

“It’s a tough competition but I think we showed Manchester United is still alive, even though we lost a few days ago against Liverpool,” he told MUTV.

“We have fought back. Now, let’s see. We’ll take any team. When we play with that spirit we can do something big."

Evra spoke passionately on Tuesday at UEFA’s pre-match press conference about the need to perform well against Olympiacos and do justice to the club’s proud traditions.

He invoked similar sentiments following the Reds’ 3-0 win on Wednesday and United’s progression to the competition’s last eight.

“It was really important to show the love for this shirt, the respect for this shirt,” he said.

“That’s why I think we won – the spirit. Maybe some people will say I’m too old-school but I know when you have the Manchester United spirit you can make a difference and nothing is impossible.

“When you lose against a rival like Liverpool 3-0 at home and the fans still sing for you – they never booed – it’s amazing.

"When I went home on Sunday I was so sad, so hurt inside. I couldn’t wait for the [Olympiacos] game to give something back.

“We’ve had a tough season and the supporters have been fantastic. I say thank you to all the Manchester United fans. For me, they are the best in the world.”

Robin van Persie netted all three of United's goals in Wednesday's win but Evra insists the team – not just the Dutchman – deserve the accolades.

"I remember that night when we won the league last season, against Aston Villa, Robin scored a hat-trick then as well. Big players step up on big nights. But the star tonight was the team – not just one player."