Manchester United, last year's losing finalists, were drawn against CSKA Moscow, Besiktas and Wolfsburg in Group B for this years Champions League qualifying rounds. Its great to see that United have avoided Europe's major guns, especially Real Madrid. I had a hunch that United would be drawn against Real after United's star Cristiano Ronaldo went to Spain. But luckily, that did not happen.
Group B of Champions League
After the draws were made, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson told ManUtd.com: "These are difficult ties, especially the trips to Russia and Turkey. CSKA have developed strongly in the last few years, and games in Turkey are always difficult. We also know the quality that we're up against with Wolfsburg, with what they achieved in the Bundesliga last season."
Meanwhile, United chief executive David Gill told Sky Sports: "Overall we have got to be happy with it."
Though the group seems a bit easy to qualify for United, but we all know that the team really does not matter in the Champions League. Its just how you play for those 90 minutes that determine the real skill of the team. I agree that United have seen two Champions League finals, but will that be enough to produce another fascinating year in Europe? What do you think?
