The best of the two sides battling at Old Trafford tonight, all rolled into one.
Goalkeeper – Iker Casillas
Currently sidelined but when fully fit he eases in ahead of David de Gea, who is, though much improved, not as capable as his national team colleague.
Left-Back – Patrice Evra
French veteran beats off Real Madrid competition for the left-back slot.
Centre-Back – Nemanja Vidic
Again the Serbian fits into this eleven on the basis of his being 100% fit, which unfortunately for Sir Alex Ferguson is these days something of a rarity.
Centre-Back – Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid centre-back, who can also occupy full-back role, will play alongside Vidic.
Right-Back – Alvaro Arbeloa
Reliable if not spectacular Spaniard just pips in-form Rafael.
Central Midfield – Xabi Alonso
If long raking passes and solid tackling are your thing then you are in luck as Xabi sits in the centre of the park in our combined XI.
Central Midfield – Michael Carrick
Alonso will be partnered by the pendulum that is solid and dependable Michael Carrick, who has been at his excellent understated best this term.
Attacking Midfield – Mesut Ozil
To complement the pair we place assist-making machine Ozil in the front of our midfield triangle.
Left Attack – Cristiano Ronaldo
We place the Portuguese goal machine on the left hand side of our hugely effective front three.
Striker – Robin Van Persie
Dutch goal-getter sits up top in our combined XI.
Right Attack – Wayne Rooney
We opt to play the England man on the right hand side of attack.
