Soccer analysis: Are Manchester United ready to compete for European glory?

Manchester United were once seen as the benchmark for men’s football.

The Red Devils dominated the domestic scene during Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure, winning the Treble in 1999 and cementing their status as an elite force in Europe.

The club became synonymous with consistency, a winning mentality, and the ability to perform in big games, a culture that endured even after Ferguson’s departure, writes Sports News Blitz’s Nerea Fernandes.