The Curse on Manchester United?

Isn't playing Real Madrid easy? Hazard's gone anyway.

UEFA is really giving our King Tang face. One man taking on three on the poster?

I think they're talking about market value. 240 million > the ceremonial midfield trio.

Carvajal isn't Alexander-Arnold. Do you think he'll let Rashford breeze past him?

I'm backing Manchester United this time, but Manchester United without Rodri is a huge problem.

Real Madrid and Manchester United's Champions League Round of 16 tie had drawn the attention of countless fans, as could be seen from the lively comment section.

Manchester United fans were in decent spirits, but not in particularly great ones.

The reason was Rodri's absence.

The timing of Rodri's injury was too crucial. He would miss the matches against Real Madrid outright.

"I remember you went out in the Champions League quarterfinals last season because Rashford got injured."

In Sky Sports' live studio, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher and Manchester United legend Ferdinand got talking. As usual, Carragher seized every chance he could to mock Manchester United.

"Oh, that wasn't the whole reason."

Ferdinand turned his head away, then turned back. "Rashford was injured, yes, but Manchester United lost mainly because of our form. Otherwise, even without Rashford last season, we could have reached the semifinals."

"But Rodri is injured now, and he might not be able to play either leg."

"But we still have the advantage. Manchester United will definitely win!"

Ferdinand was extremely confident in his former club. "I know Rodri is missing, but we still have Scott McTominay and Amrabat."

Ferdinand spread his hands.

The Manchester United legend's meaning was obvious.

Real Madrid were very strong, but not as strong as Carragher and some Manchester United haters imagined.

"They don't have Hazard, and we don't have Rodri. It's a very fair match. Our