Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Manchester United teammates ahead of Champions League clash against Young Boys – In Pics

Manchester United are gearing up to lock horns with Swiss side Young Boys in Bern in their opening clash of the Champions League 2021/22. Ahead of the match, the Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that they have a squad that has a rich mix of youth and experience and the club will aim to win the Champions League.

United have spent big in the transfer market since Solskjaer took charge in a bid to assemble a title-winning squad. The off-season saw Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane arrive with an outlay of over 120 million pounds ($166.04 million).

United were knocked out in the group stage last season but Solskjaer has his sights set on the club reaching its first final since 2011. “The aim is to go all the way but we know it`s going to be difficult... We`ve added some quality, experience and youth into the squad and hopefully we are better prepared for what’s to come,” Solskjaer told reporters.

“This team has grown and matured over the last few seasons, that was always the plan. When I came in we wanted a team with experience and quality who could challenge. David (De Gea), Harry (Maguire) has been here for a few years now. The group is special, they look after each other and it’s going to stand us in good stead. Sometimes you can go far with the youth as well but in some games experience will play its part. But in others, you need the youthful exuberance and courage.”

Take a look at pics from Manchester United’ training session: