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United's Portuguese connections

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Manchester United are set to face Benfica in the third Champions League tie of the season on Wednesday night, which also marks the club's first trip to Portugal in five years.

The Reds' last Portuguese away day was a successful one as Sir Alex Ferguson led his team to a 3-1 victory over Braga at Estadio AXA in his final season in charge.

The upcoming clash with the Eagles will take place at Estadio da Luz, in Lisbon. Ahead of the game, ManUtd.com outlines some of United's most famous Portuguese connections...

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