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Champions League | Group Stage
Oct 31, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
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Reaction
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Mile Svilar enjoyed "special" Manchester United match
Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar admits that he "enjoyed" playing against Manchester United at Old Trafford, despite his side's 2-0 defeat on the night.Nov 1, 09:11
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Jose Mourinho explains Romelu Lukaku penalty snub
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho explains why he chose Daley Blind over Romelu Lukaku as taker of their second penalty against Benfica.Nov 1, 08:38
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Jose Mourinho calls on "specialists" to comment on Manchester United game
Jose Mourinho urges football's "specialists" to do their job and comment on Manchester United's 2-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Oct 31, 22:36
The Match
Match Report
Manchester United continue their 100% record in Champions League Group A and move to the brink of last-16 qualification with a 2-0 win over Benfica at Old Trafford.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester United's 2-0 win over Benfica as they move to the brink of qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.
Team News
Scott McTominay will make his first Champions League start as Manchester United prepare to host Benfica on Tuesday night.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's Champions League clash with Benfica at Old Trafford including predicted lineups, team news and a form guide.
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 aims subtle dig at Manchester United supporters
Jose Mourinho says that he hopes supporters enjoy Tuesday's European tie with Benfica more than they did Saturday's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in a thinly-veiled dig.Oct 31, 18:01
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Eric Bailly: 'Home form helpful for Manchester United ahead of Benfica clash'
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly backs his side's home form to help the Red Devils beat Benfica in Group A of the Champions League on Tuesday.Oct 30, 16:29
Manchester United's Eric Bailly: 'I'm fortunate to play with Romelu Lukaku'
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly says that he is "fortunate" to play alongside striker Romelu Lukaku.Oct 30, 15:01
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Jose Mourinho: 'Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford can play together'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that he has no issues with handing starting roles to Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in the same match.Oct 30, 14:46
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: 'Romelu Lukaku should be untouchable'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that striker Romelu Lukaku should be "untouchable" from criticism from the club's supporters.Oct 30, 14:32
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