Manchester United v Real Madrid: 10 reasons why Real will beat United in the Champions League

Jose Mourinho might like the omens ahead of tonight's huge game at Old Trafford

Tuesday 05 March 2013 11:40 GMT

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Real Madrid visit Old Trafford tonight, hoping to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

To do so, they'll have to overcome Manchester United in a tie poised beautifully at 1-1 after the first leg.

We've found ten reasons why Jose Mourinho might be dancing down the touchline come full-time in tonight's game.

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Manchester United v Real Madrid: 10 reasons why Real will beat United in the Champions League

Jose Mourinho might like the omens ahead of tonight's huge game at Old Trafford