16/04/2009 08:00, Report by Steve Bartram
Following a stunning individual contribution and a ruthless team display, Cristiano Ronaldo hopes United's win in Porto will signal an upturn in form.
The winger struck an incredible winner against the Portuguese champions, and the Reds posted a first clean sheet in six games to ensure progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
With an FA Cup semi-final against Everton and the ongoing Premier League title race to consider as well, Ronny is hopeful that he and the Reds have rediscovered their best form at the perfect time.
"This win gives us great confidence," he told MUTV. "The last five or six games we didn't play great and I hope this changes it. We started the season fantastically, after which we have gone down a little bit but I'm very confident and I'm looking forward to being back to my best and my colleagues as well."
Although the winger's goal proved decisive in the Estadio do Dragao, Ronaldo took time to salute the contribution of the Reds' backline, who were bolstered by a flawless display from the returning Rio Ferdinand.
"Rio did fantastic, and Vida, and Sheasy and Evra - but Rio makes it comfortable for the other players," he said. "He's mature, experienced and the defenders were great. We played compact, and it's very tough to score against us when we are together."
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