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Michael Carrick ready for Manchester United's tie against Real Madrid

Image: Michael Carrick: Ready to face Cristiano Ronaldo again

Michael Carrick is anticipating an 'extra special' night against Real Madrid, but has warned Manchester United will need the 'complete game' to reach the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.

Sir Alex Ferguson's love of European combat means United will be fully primed for a task that includes stopping Ronaldo, who returns to his old club for the first time since his £80million move to Spain in 2009. "Cristiano pretty much has everything," Carrick said. "He can shoot with both feet. He can cross with both feet. His ability on the ball is exceptional. He can manoeuvre the ball and generate space for himself, and we have saw in the first leg how good he is in the air. "You just have to defend as best you can, work as a unit and help each other out."

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