Manchester United winger Nani is convinced the key to victory over Marseille in three weeks' time is to make a fast start.
Wednesday night's goalless draw at the Stade Velodrome means United will almost certainly have to beat the French champions at Old Trafford on March 15 if they are to seal a Champions League quarter-final berth.
It is not a task that looks beyond them on the evidence of Marseille's performance but it is clear Sir Alex Ferguson's men will have to play with a greater degree of urgency.
"We need to make sure we are positive and strong from the start in the next game and do our best to try and score an early goal," said Nani.
"Our performance last night wasn't the best.
"We worked hard but sometimes things don't turn out how you'd hope.
"We have another opportunity to get the job done in the next game and with our supporters behind us we know we have a fantastic chance."
Before they get the opportunity however, United face a series of fixtures that will determine much about their quest for silverware on the domestic front.
On Saturday, they head to Wigan looking to re-open a four point gap on Arsenal ahead of trips to Chelsea and Liverpool, before tackling the Gunners themselves on March 12 for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals, providing Arsene Wenger's men dispose of Leyton Orient next week.
The magnitude of these fixtures is certainly not lost on Nani.
"We have some massive games coming up," he said.
"The next few weeks are going to be very important for us.
"We are focused on winning every game because we know the results in the next few matches could prove decisive."
