Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his happiness after Manchester
United defeated Inter 2-0 on Wednesday.
United had to work hard to progress, but goals from Nemanja
Vidic and Cristiano Ronaldo did prove to be enough to see the
defending European champions move into the quarter-finals of the
Champions League.
Ferguson, who is eying his third European title, admits he was
relieved to get through to the next round after what he called a
difficult draw.
“I thought it was a really difficult draw given their
experience, so we are happy to get through, it was a good result
for us,” he told the Manchester Evening News after the
match.
“We started very well and I thought it could be one of those
nights when we are going to score a few goals.
“But then we started doing flicks and passing balls into space
where no one was and back heels – it was practice football. Inter
should have been level at half time.
“We played a team at its maximum potential in terms of
experience and they played to their maximum. To get through that is
a big plus because we will be better in the next round.”
The Red Devils now turn their attentions back to domestic
matters, with Liverpool set to visit Old Trafford in a crucial
Premier League match this weekend.