Ferguson resigned to second place

Man Utd drew 2-2 at home to Basle, meaning Benfica need only beat Otelul Galati in their last game at home to win the group.

“Hopefully, we are in the [second place] situation, because I don’t think Benfica will lose. I am sure they will win that match.

“The opportunities to play Inter, Barcelona, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich – you have to judge that this way: if you played them in the semi-final or the final, you would be only too delighted, knowing the possibility is to win the trophy. The clubs we will face will know that, too.”