The 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year says he knew all along that the Red Devils would reach the final for a second successive year...Cristiano Ronaldo is full of belief that Manchester United can successfully defend their Champions League title after booking their place in the final.
The Red Devils beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, giving them a 4-1 win on aggregate over the two legs.
The 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year, who scored twice in north London, was full of praise for this team-mates following their emphatic victory over the Gunners.
He also said that he was always confident United would go all the way to Rome this season, and that he knows no reason why they cannot become the first team to retain the trophy since the European Cup became the Champions League in 1992.
"I have always believed we were going to win it again," Ronaldo is quoted as saying by Sky Sports.
"That is what we have been trying to do and now we are in the final, so we have a great opportunity.
"It was not an easy match. Arsenal are a good team, so to score three goals at their own ground is just amazing.
"The whole team were superb and we deserve to be in the final."
Darren Fletcher was shown a straight red card for a tackle on Cesc Fabregas inside the Manchester United penalty area in the 75th minute, which means he will miss the final.
The Scotland international midfielder appeared to have won the ball, and team-mate Ronaldo has said that 'Fletch' was extremely unfortunate.
"I am tremendously disappointed for Darren," Ronaldo remarked.
"He has played in most of the games and now he cannot play in the final. He deserves to - but that is football."
Ricky Brooks, Goal.com
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