Only Ronaldo can save Man U,feels Fergie

At the same time last season,he had scored 38 goals,with 14 coming on his travels and he ended up with 42,of which 16 were scored on away grounds.

According to the Daily Express,Fergusons prediction before last weeks home leg that his star players would rise to the big occasion proved wide of the mark,certainly in Ronaldos case.

His misplaced pass led to Portos early goal and he was constantly frustrated in his efforts to make amends as the Portuguese champions snatched a 2-2 draw that makes them favourites to reach the last four.

A decade has passed since they last won a knockout tie in Europe after playing at home first the semi-final epic with Juventus. In 1999 they had been held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford and were 2-0 down after only 11 minutes in the Stadio delle Alpi.