While the winner of United’s tie against Porto will face either Arsenal or Villarreal in the last four, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Liverpool will battle it out for the second final spot.
Fergie said: “Hopefully we will get through to meet Barcelona in the final – and what an unbelievable match that would be.
“Hopefully we will have three English clubs in the semi-finals, a situation that again reflects the quality of our Premier League.
“I’ve got to say, though, I am glad we are in the section of the draw that keeps us away from Barcelona.”
