Benfica will not target Ronaldo

Benfica coach Fernando Santos insists he has no special plans to man-mark Cristiano Ronaldo in tonight’s make-or-break Champions League clash with Manchester United.

Benfica coach Fernando Santos insists he has no special plans to man-mark Cristiano Ronaldo in tonight’s make-or-break Champions League clash with Manchester United.

The Portuguese giants need a win to advance into the last 16 at United’s expense for the second season running and Santos recognises the danger Ronaldo poses to his side’s hopes.

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