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Olympiakos boss Michel: I do not fear Man Utd

Olympiakos manager Michel has made it clear that he does not fear Manchester United.

The Greek club have been drawn with the English giants in the Champions League Round of 16 but the Spanish tactician, of Real Madrid fame, says he has no trepidation in taking on such an esteemed outfit.

"We are very pleased that we are in this draw, we could not ask for anything more," he told the club's official website.

"We know what is happening right now. It's a celebration of football for us, even more so to visit a mythical football ground such as Old Trafford.

"Manchester United are a huge club, a powerful machine and we are in for two very tough matches.

"We respect Manchester United but our aim is to become like them one day. Call me crazy, but I fear no opponents."

The Athens club host United at the Karaiskakis Stadium in the first leg on February 25 before travelling to Old Trafford for the return bout on March 19.

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