Sir Alex Ferguson looks forward to tie with Benfica, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pinto-c30032 da Costa hopes for a FC Porto win
Games against Benfica are always big, says Manchester United manager
Manchester United coach, Sir Alex Ferguson believes that encounters with the Eagles are always a big occasion and the tradition will continue when the two sides meet in the UEFA Champions League.
Speaking to reporters, the long serving trainer said that Benfica are not only a tough opponent but also a historic one as their rivalry goes years back.
"Obviously, Benfica is a known opponent of the past. They are always great games and there is a long history between the two clubs.”
While reflecting on the other teams United were going to face, Sir Alex said that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Basel-c39079 were a good side while newcomers, Otelul Galati, present a new challenge.
“Basel is a team that is in good shape and Swiss teams tend to release many young players, which is always good. As for Otelul Galati, a team that is not well known but the beauty of the Champions League is also to bring new teams that we face,” he said.
The Red Devils travel to Estadio da Luz on September 14 to take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’s men.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 against Barcelona
The Estadio do Dragao chief believes that while the Catalans are the obvious favourites to add another trophy to their already bulging cabinet, his side were not going to give up without a fight and will battle until the final whistle.
“We think only of winning. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 is the favourite but will have to win on the field. We will do everything to prevent this from happening,” the Porto president was quoted as saying.
Although Da http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296, Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez, making a result a
very tall order to achieve at Stade Luis II.
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