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Champions League | Group Stage
Sep 12, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
 
Basel

3-0

Fellaini (35'), Lukaku (53'), Rashford (84')
FT(HT: 1-0)

The Match

Match Report

Manchester United open their 2017-18 Champions League Group A campaign with a 3-0 win over Swiss champions Basel at Old Trafford.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League clash between Manchester United and Basel from Old Trafford, which ended in a 3-0 home win.

Team News

Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku start up front as Manchester United welcome Basel in the Champions League.

Build-up
Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Manchester United star Paul Pogba "excited" to be back in Champions League
Manchester United star Paul Pogba says that he and his teammates are "excited" to return to the Champions League after missing out last season.
Sep 12, 10:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Basel hope Ricky van Wolfswinkel can be difference in clash against Man United
Basel captain Marek Suchy is confident that Ricky van Wolfswinkel will perform well against Manchester United in Tuesday's Champions League encounter.
Sep 11, 20:57
David De Gea can't believe his beautiful eyes during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 23, 2016
Man United's David de Gea: 'It was hard watching Champions League from afar'
David de Gea admits that he and his Manchester United teammates did not enjoy watching last season's Champions League.
Sep 11, 20:29
Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United belong in Champions League'
Manager Jose Mourinho says that Manchester United are back playing in their "natural habitat" ahead of their Champions League opener with Basel.
Sep 11, 16:49
Manchester United speedster Marouane Fellaini in full flight during the FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: 'I feel weaker without Marouane Fellaini'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho suggests that he regards Marouane Fellaini as a key component of his first-team squad.
Sep 11, 16:35
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: 'I have no concerns over Victor Lindelof'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that he has no concerns over giving a debut to Victor Lindelof in the Champions League clash with Basel.
Sep 11, 16:22
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Ander Herrera: 'Manchester United cannot think about winning Champions League'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera warns against expecting too much from the team upon their return to the Champions League this week.
Sep 10, 22:42
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