Images: All the drama from the Real Madrid - Man Utd clash at Old Trafford
It was to be the ultimate clash of the titans and it didn’t disappoint. The clash between Manchester United and Real Madrid delivered some heart stopping moments that were only perhaps ruined by a contentious refereeing decision.
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Real Madrid's captain Sergio Ramos (R) scores an own goal past their goalkeeper Diego Lopez during their Champions League soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford stadium. Reuters
The horror: Manchester United's Luis Nani (2nd R) reacts after being sent off for his challenge on Real Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa even as the latter watches during their Champions League soccer match at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester.
*@!*! : Seems to be what Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson is saying after Luis Nani was sent off during their Champions League soccer match against Real Madrid. The Manchester United manager was not at all pleased with the referee's decision and seemed to find a comforting shoulder in counterpart Jose Mourinho. Reuters
Soon after Nani was sent off Real Madrid's Luka Modric (C) was brought on and scored against Manchester United during their Champions League. Reuters
Would you know he'd just scored a goal?: Cristiano Ronaldo (C) reacts after scoring the second goal against Manchester United to take Real Madrid into the quarter finals. The player refused to celebrate after scoring the winning goal of the clash. Reuters
The Old Trafford favourites: Once teammates Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo face off during the clash at Old Trafford. This was the 1000th game for Giggs and marked the first game for Ronaldo since he left Manchester United to go to Real Madrid. Reuters