This time , Busby had other ideas . Matt Busby take on Real Madrid in the European Champions League 1957 . The 5 teams second met back in 1957 when Real prevailed 5 -3 on aggregate . United boss Manchester United tried to flood the Old Trafford pitch to make it a mud bath . Real launched a protest and threatened to pull out of the contest .
Matt Busby take on Real Madrid in the European Champions League 1957 . The 5 teams second met back in 1957 when Real prevailed 5 -3 on aggregate . United boss Manchester United tried to flood the Old Trafford pitch to make it a mud bath . Real launched a protest and threatened to pull out of the contest .