We must beat R.Madrid to be respected in Europe AGAIN: Man Utd star EVRA.

  Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has rallied his teammates to beat Spanish Champions Real Madrid in the two legged Champions League encounter, if they hope to be respected in Europe again.

The France international reckons that opponents no longer fear the Red Devils as they used to when United lifted the 2008 trophy and reached two of the next three finals.

Speaking to the club’s official website Evra said:  “This could lift everyone. If we can beat Madrid then the response it gives to other teams would be important.

“Don’t forget, last year we were knocked out in the first stage of the Champions League and maybe people have that image of  Manchester United in Europe.

“We have to change that. That is why I think this is the perfect year to show who we really are.

“We can’t miss this opportunity to show ourselves, it would be a massive disappointment.

“This is why I’m really looking forward to the match with Real Madrid. I’ve been waiting for a big European tie like this for a long time and it’s probably the biggest European game since Barcelona in 2008.

“The fans have been waiting for this too. Manchester United v Real Madrid is a game for big players, big characters, big personalities.” he added.

Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to win a treble like he did in 1999 with United but they will have to beat Ronaldo and co. to keep that dream alive.