Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson expressed his excitement after his side were paired with AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. "We've never played Roma before so it'll be a new and exciting experience," Ferguson told the club's official website. "That's the great thing about Europe; you play teams you've never played before." The Scottish manager believes Roma's victory over French champions Lyon in the first knockout phase proves how good the Giallorossi are. "We respect their last result [beating Lyon]. They have some great players like De Rossi and Mancini." "Obviously it's pointless looking beyond this game. We must concentrate on this game only. We're really looking forward to it," he added.
Spalletti On the other hand, Roma coach Luciano Spalletti said the outcome of the draw does not make any difference as all teams in the quarter-finals are strong. "PSV Eindhoven were maybe slightly weaker, but they all have important qualities and proved their personality so far." The former Udinese tactician wants Roma to repeat the sort of performance produced against Lyon in order to eliminate the powerful United. "Manchester have a great tradition and are used to playing at these levels, they are a strong and talented side." "We must behave like we did with Lyon and must be convinced of our potential."