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'In any other era we might have won five or six European Cups' - Scholes laments 'ridiculous' Real Madrid and Barca teams

Paul Scholes has lamented the "ridiculous" Real Madrid and Barcelona teams that thwarted Manchester United in the Champions League, insisting that "in any other era we might have won five or six European Cups".

Scholes racked up over 700 appearances for United during a stellar playing career spanning 20 years, and earned a place in the club's hall of fame for his superb performances in midfield.

The former England international picked up 11 Premier League winners' medals and lifted the Champions League on two occasions, but also endured plenty of heartbreak on the European stage.