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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fmile-svilar.jpg "Mile Svilar looks upset during the Champions League group game between Benfica and Manchester United on October 18, 2017")
Mile Svilar: 'Romelu Lukaku offered encouragement'
Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar reveals that Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku told him "it will be okay" after the teenager's howler on Wednesday night.Oct 19, 09:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fnemanja-matic.jpg "Nemanja Matic in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017")
Nemanja Matic "really happy" with Benfica win
Nemanja Matic says that he is "very happy" after Manchester United beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League.Oct 19, 08:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fvictor-lindelof.jpg "Victor Lindelof in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017")
Victor Lindelof: 'Nice to come back to Benfica'
Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof reveals his delight after helping the Red Devils beat his former club Benfica in the Champions League.Oct 19, 08:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho is bent out of all recognition during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on October 14, 2017")
Jose Mourinho hails Manchester United defensive play in win over Benfica
Jose Mourinho is happy with Manchester United's defensive display in their 1-0 Champions League win at Benfica and insists that being good at the back is not "a crime".Oct 18, 21:28
The Match
Match Report
Manchester United extend their lead at the top of Group A courtesy of a 1-0 win at Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League group match between Benfica and Manchester United, which ended in a 1-0 away win.
Team News
Marcus Rashford and Juan Mata start for Manchester United in their trip to Benfica.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday evening's Champions League group-stage tie between Benfica and Manchester United at the Estadio da Luz.
Build-up
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho winks during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Jose Mourinho: 'A draw would be positive'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that a draw against Benfica in the Champions League would be "a positive result".Oct 17, 14:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjuan-mata.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Juan Mata vows not to underestimate Benfica despite "good memories"
Juan Mata says that he will not be complacent when Manchester United take on Benfica in Portugal on Wednesday in the Champions League.Oct 16, 19:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Jose Mourinho: 'Benfica are Manchester United's main opponents in Europe'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that he still rates Benfica as the club's main rivals in their Champions League group.Oct 6, 16:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017")
Manchester United fans caught up in RyanAir chaos
Manchester United fans react angrily after RyanAir cancel flights to Lisbon ahead of their Champions League clash with Benfica.Sep 19, 11:38
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