Apr
9
Nani Shines Against Bayern Munich
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Manchester United were up 3-0 thanks to two goals from Nani in the 7th and 41st minutes and one from Darron Gibson in the 3rd minute. However, Bayern launched a fight back to 3-2, winning the tie on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate draw.
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Nov
3
United 3 CSKA Moscow 3
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A Valencia drive was deflected by Schennikov into his own goal in the 92nd min which gave Manchester United a 3-3 result and saw them advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League.
Oct
22
CSKA Moscow 0 - 1 Manchester United
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Antonio Valencia scored a late winner as Manchester United maintained their 100% record in Champions League Group B.
May
23
UEFA Champions League Final
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Manchester United meet Barcelona in Rome next Wednesday endeavoring to retain their European crown.
Nani has told Sky Sports News that Manchester United’s preparations for the UEFA Champions League final are going according to plan.
Nani believes the team is strong enough to win and one of the main reasons is because Manchester United are experienced in the competition.
Nani added “We are relaxed and prepared for the game.”
The game at Stadio Olimpico will see two of the games greatest players Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi coming head to head.
Cant wait for this one!
NB. Nani has been named in the Manchester United squad to face Hull City on Sunday.
Nov
7
United 1 Celtic 1
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Ryan Giggs scored in the 84th minute to level the scores against Celtic in the Champions League.
Manchester United had a number of players rested and Nani was replaced at half time by Berbatov.
United’s next game is against Arsenal in the Premiership on Saturday.
Sep
30
Man United 3 Aalborg 0
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Manchester United moved to top spot in Group E in the UEFA Champions League with a 3-0 win over Aalborg in Denmark. Wayne Rooney scored in the first half while Dimitar Berbatov scored a double in the second half.
Nani played and looked sharp, always looking to penetrate and get forward. He had five shots on goal, however none caused the Keeper any trouble.
May
23
Nani in Champions League Final
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Manchester United secured their third European Championship after a dramatic penalty shoot-out (6-5) over Chelsea after the scores were locked at 1-1 after 30 minutes of extra time.
Nani played a major role in helping Manchester United secure the Champions League crown for 2008.
Nani came on in the 101 minute to replace Wayne Rooney and his fresh legs enabled him to make some darting runs up the right hand side.
Nani was left bloodied and dazed after a head clash not long after he came on the field, however he continued to be a threat late in extra time.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s confidence in him was rewarded when Nani confidently stepped up to the mark and slotted his penalty shot passed Chelsea keeper Petr Cech.
Congratulations to Nani and all the Manchester United squad on winning the Champions League crown.


