Olympique Marseille boss Didier Deschamps was delighted his side did not conceded in Wednesday night's Champions League Round of 16 clash with Manchester United.
Les Phoceens did not create much in their attacking third besides the opening of the second half but it did not bother the Frenchman too much as he was more than happy not to a goal or more down.
He did, however, admit that the advantage was with United leading into the return leg at Old Trafford on March 15.
"For the first game it is very important you don't concede a goal. We have done it, it was a tough game because Manchester are a big team," he said.
"We had a very good spell in the second half for 20-25 minutes but we couldn't find a goal.
"I am very happy for my players, they have done their best. It is important for the return to not concede a goal again and, if we get the opportunity, to score.
"Manchester are always favourites, it's not a bad result for us but it is a good result for Manchester."
