The win has consolidated United in second spot in the Premiership and boosted the team’s confidence ahead of Wednesday's trip to Benfica but Ruud’s thoughts were elsewhere.
"You can feel his spirit in the stadium," he said.
"We have all been watching his goals and dribbles on TV and I could not keep my eyes off the funeral. It was amazing listening to the minute's applause this evening. It made it such a great occasion."