Source: SKY_Sports
Fergie demands high tempo
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Porto that Manchester United will be at 'full throttle' in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League tie on Tuesday.[LNB] The reigning European champions will be looking to build up a lead to take to Portugal for next week's return leg.[LNB]It was considered a kind draw for United when they were paired against Porto but Ferguson is taking nothing for granted.[LNB]He is wary of the quality Jesualdo Ferreira's side possess, especially after they knocked Atletico Madrid out in the previous round.[LNB]"It would be stupid to think this is going to be easy," said Ferguson, whose United team will take to the field little more than 48 hours after beating Aston Villa on Sunday.[LNB]"When teams are used to winning their domestic title, as Porto are in Portugal, you always feel they will play with great confidence.[LNB]"They have a lot of South Americans in their team as well, which gives them a great physical strength.[LNB]"By beating Atletico Madrid in the last round, Porto proved they will be hard to beat. Complacency does not come into it as far as we are concerned.[LNB]"We will be going at full throttle in order to get the result we want."[LNB]Barca dreamThe winners of United's tie against Porto will face either Arsenal or Villarreal in the last four, but Ferguson is already looking ahead to a possible final showdown with Barcelona.[LNB]Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Liverpool will battle it out for a final spot in the other half of the draw and Ferguson would like to see the Spaniards come through.[LNB]He said: "Hopefully we will get through to meet Barcelona in the final - and what an unbelievable match that would be.[LNB]"Hopefully we will have three English clubs in the semi-finals, a situation that again reflects the quality of our Premier League.[LNB]"I've got to say, though, I am glad we are in the section of the draw that keeps us away from Barcelona."[LNB]
