Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes remains wary of the threat posed by Benfica
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has claimed that Benfica will a tough opponent to counter for the Red Devils in the UEFA Champions League. The Eagles gave Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s men a run for their money at Estadio da Luz and the ex-England
International reiterates that they could do the same at Old Trafford.
Jorge Jesus’ men have been one of the surprise packages of the UEFA Champions League this season. The Portuguese side have been consistently been churning out scintillating displays and went close to defeating Manchester United when they visited Lisbon.
The Reds have seemingly carried their superb form into the prestigious European competition and are definite favourites to go through, after securing 8 points in their group.
In the last clash between the two powerhouses, it was Benfica who were undoubtedly the better side as they were able to contain the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985
salvaged a point for his team with wonder strike from distance.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oscar-c28720 Cardozo had given the hosts the lead through an emphatic finish and the Portuguese outfit were in complete control of the tempo. However the evergreen Giggs ensured that his side do not lost their opening fixture and took something back to Manchester.
Now both the teams lock horns once again, this time in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749, where the Premier League champions are expected to completely dominate proceedings and grind out a win.
However former midfielder, Paul Scholes, claims that beating Benfica will not be easy, as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’ team are one of the best sides in Liga Sagres and boast talented players, who can play some good football.
"It will be difficult. Benfica is one of the top teams in the Portuguese League. The Champions League games are never easy and this is no different. Benfica play good football and have excellent players, so we must be careful,” he said.
He also said that United should be able to go top in their group if they emerge with a win, but insisted that their priority was qualifying for the knockout stages.
"We like to think we can win and jump into top rank, which is important. It is very important to ensure victory in the group. First of all, we want to ensure qualification and then think about winning the group,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-Scholes-c29394 was quoted as saying.
With Manchester United seemingly struggling to find top form in the Barclays Premier League, the visit of free-scoring Benfica comes at a wrong time for them. However it promises to be a tough clash, which will decide who ultimately tops the group.
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