MANCHESTER UNITED could find themselves facing Cristiano Ronaldo and his fellow Real Madrid galacticos when the draw for the Champions League group stage takes place in Monaco today.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson has backed his club to cope without Cristiano Ronaldo and questioned whether Real Madrid’s squad has the right balance to challenge for Champions League glory.

MANCHESTER United manager Alex Ferguson insists Cristiano Ronaldo can handle his new-found high-profile lifestyle.

MANCHESTER UNITED winger Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that he is a target for Real Madrid, according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola.