“I will not celebrate if I score against United” – Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has promised not to celebrate, if he scores against Manchester United, when Real Madrid faces his former club in the knock out stages of the Champions League next year.

The 27-year-old moved to Spain from United, after spending six years with the club and admits he still has warm feelings for the English side.

“I will not celebrate my goal if I manage to score at Manchester United,” Ronaldo told AS after Thursday’s draw.

The Portuguese winger, has always maintained that he respects Sir Alex Ferguson, who he calls a father figure, for playing an important role in his development.

“[Ferguson is] a fantastic person. A human person. He taught me many things,” Ronaldo told The Sun.

“Like I said before, he’s like a father in football. I really miss him and my relationship with him.”

The first game will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu on February 13, while Madrid travels to Old Trafford on March 5, for the return leg.

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