Ralf Rangnick’s men were initially paired with Paris Saint-Germain in Monday morning’s draw, but a technical problem prompted a dramatic redraw which then pitted us against Diego Simeone’s team.
The first leg will take place at the magnificent Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Spain on Wednesday 23 February, before the return fixture is held at Old Trafford on Tuesday 15 March.
United are away from home first as a reward for winning Group F and Robson is convinced that is beneficial to Rangnick’s Reds, as he explained during our latest episode of The Debate.
“When you go into a game like this one, I am really pleased we have got the away game first,” says Bryan.