The English side and Spanish champions have been drawn together in the last 16 of the Champions League, and the ex-Red Devils man says La Liga winners have a "glass jaw" in defence
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By Russell Stoddart
Manchester United hero Sammy McIlroy argues that Real Madrid will fear the attacking combination of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney after the two giants were drawn together in the Champions League last 16.
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McIlroy says that the Portuguese star will fancy his chances of scoring against the team with which he won the Champions League - but that the Spanish side will also be wary of the attacking talent United possess.
"Both sides seem to have the same strengths and weaknesses at the moment," he told Goal.com.
"I was at Old Trafford the last time these sides met when Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in a high-scoring and close tie. I can see it being high scoring again and perhaps just as tight over two legs.
"The Brazilian Ronaldo scored a hat-trick that night in Manchester and Cristiano Ronaldo will fancy his chances of getting on the scoresheet but don't forget Madrid are not a one-man band.
"I would be fearful for United's defence if the tie was next week but they will have Vidic back to his best by the time the games are played in February.
"At the other end, Madrid will be very wary of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney. If anything, I think they have more of a glass jaw than United.
"I think there will be just one goal between them but it's too close to call who will progress.
"Like all United fans, I can't wait for the tie to come around."
