Ronaldo: It's time for the kill

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged his Manchester United team-mates to play to their instincts and “kill” the opposition.

The Red Devils' wing wizard has also declared that his side will cripple Internazionale at the San Siro, and ensure that Jose Mourinho's men will exit from the competition in a fortnight.

"We have a more experienced team and are the reigning champions," said Ronaldo. "It's time to kill or be killed. Whoever loses will exit the competition - and we don't want to lose."

"It will be a difficult game but I think Manchester United have a better team," continued the Portuguese superstar. "They're a team with very experienced players but we also have our aces and great players."

"It will be a good game, a well-contested game, and the better team will triumph," concluded Ron. "I have won the Champions League and want to repeat that very soon."

The winger also expects to be heavily marked by the reigning Serie A champions in their Champions League second-round, first-leg clash.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes that his player have the mettle to stand up to the physical test.

"When we came here two years ago and played AC Milan in the semi-final, we saw the immaturity of the boy. But he is a different player now," said Ferguson.

"I want to see maturity from Ronaldo and everyone else because of the atmosphere and the competition."

Sir Alex is hopeful Jonny Evans and John O'Shea can recover from their injuries to start.