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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

UEFA Champions League Season 2011/2012 Matchday I Match Preview: Benfica vs Manchester United

The runner up of UEFA Champions League runner-up season 2010/2011 , Manchester United, will travel to Benfica in the UEFA Champions League season 2011/2012 matchday I, in the middle of the week.


In the match in the UEFA Champions League 2011/2012 Matchday I, Manchester United will look a little different. In this game, Manchester United will rely on senior players.


Before the game in UEFA Champions League season 2011/2102, 'Red Devils' appears in the English Premier League kicked off with rows of young players. However, competition among Europe's elite club rated as different terrains.



One sector that is likely filled with players who have experience playing at the level of the UEFA Champions League is the midfield, this is related with the efforts to overcome the opposing team's midfieder. In this case, Sir Alex Ferguson at least had Michael Carrick or Darren Fletcher. This could be also related with injuries suffered by Tom Cleverley.


This changes, if really happens, is giving little benefit for Benfica in their game in UEFA Champions League season 2011/2102 matcday I, since they can be more watching the game of the senior players. It is certainly different when Manchester United playing their young player, where the style of play they have not been much observed.


On the other hand, Benfica seems to rely on senior player experience to handle a bunch of quality player of Manchester United when the two team meet in UEFA Champions League season 2011/2012 matchday I tonight. Pablo Aimar and Saviola would be the name who os expected to threaten Manchester United defense line.


Let's look at how the experience of the senior players of Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League season 2011/2012 to help them beat Benfica.


Estimated Line Up the UEFA Champions League Season 2011/2012 Matchday I Benfica vs Manchester United:
Manchester United (4-4-2): De Gea; Jones, Smalling, Ferdinand, Evra; Nani,Carrick, Fletcher, Giggs; Rooney, Chicharito.
Benfica (4-4-1-1): Artur; Conceicao, Luisao, Jardel, Pereira; Garcia, Cesar Garay,Witsel; Aimar; Saviola.