Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is relishing the chance to once again pit himself against Jose Mourinho after being drawn to face Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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The draw for the last-16 was conducted this week, with the Red Devils set to take on the Primera Liga champions for a place in the European Cup quarter-finals.
The first-leg will also see Cristiano Ronaldo return to his former stomping grounds at Old Trafford, and Ferguson feels everything about the encounter is set up for a classic.
"It's the tie of the round," Ferguson told United's official website. "It's a great opportunity for our fans to see Cristiano again and also for me to meet up with Jose again - I'll need to order some good wine!"
The excitement was not limited to the United chief though, with defender Rio Ferdinand posting on Twitter: "Oh yes, Madrid!! What a great couple a games that'll be!! @Cristiano see u soon bro!!"
Meanwhile, Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno told Sky Sports: "I think the fans will be very, very happy with the tie, it's very attractive. It's going to be a thrilling experience for everybody.
"Manchester United are a great team and a great organisation, one of the most prestigious in the world. So we are very happy. We have a very good relationship with them.
"We know it is going to be difficult, a very even tie. They are a very strong team with great leadership - Sir Alex Ferguson has been there for 25 years. He's a fantastic manager and he knows how to make the most out of his players.
"So we know it's going to be very, very difficult. But we are Real Madrid - we will do our best and rise to the occasion."
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