Manchester United vs Benfica Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Manchester United were up against Benfica in the Knockout Round Play-off of the Champions League on October 31. The final score saw Manchester United beat Benfica 2-0.

The scoreline opened on the 45th minute when Mile Svilar deflected the ball into his own net, handing Manchester United the advantage. This was followed by a goal from Daley Blind, bringing the match to a 2-0 conclusion.

Fans are eager for the showdown as the upcoming match sees Manchester United and Benfica renew their battle, 13 days after their previous Champions League Knockout Round Play-off encounter which Manchester United won 0-1. On a solid run, Manchester United recently defeated Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City, so they'll aim to keep their winning momentum going with a victory over Benfica.

In their last two matches, Benfica emerged victorious against Feirense and Aves, giving them confidence as they approach this game.

This UEFA Champions League clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Manchester United and Benfica. Manchester United’s attacking options, crafted under Jose Mourinho’s leadership, have been bolstered by Romelu Lukaku, the team’s top scorer, and Marcus Rashford, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Manchester United’s top scorer in UEFA Champions League, Lukaku, has three goals this season. Anthony Martial, Marouane Fellaini and Jesse Lingard have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

Meanwhile, Benfica’s top finisher Jonas and Haris Seferovic have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Rui Vitoria’s guidance, remains effective. With one goal in UEFA Champions League, Seferovic is Benfica’s top scorer in the league. Benfica’s attacking depth is further showcased by Eduardo Salvio, Andre Almeida and Franco Cervi, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Manchester United - Benfica in real time.

Manchester United kicked off the game with David De Gea, Daley Blind, Chris Smalling, Eric Bailly, Matteo Darmian, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial who got substituted by Marcus Rashford on the 75th minute, Jesse Lingard who got substituted by Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the 46th minute, Juan Mata who got substituted by Ander Herrera on the 67th minute and Romelu Lukaku as starters, with Sergio Romero, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Ashley Young and Marcus Rashford on the bench.

Benfica's starting eleven were Mile Svilar, Alex Grimaldo who got substituted by Eliseu on the 64th minute, Ruben Dias, Jardel, Douglas, Andreas Samaris, Ljubomir Fejsa, Pizzi who got substituted by Jonas on the 79th minute, Diogo Goncalves, Raul Jimenez who got substituted by Haris Seferovic on the 74th minute and Eduardo Salvio, with Julio Cesar, Eliseu, Lisandro Lopez, Franco Cervi, Jonas, Haris Seferovic and Andrija Zivkovic on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Manchester United vs Benfica on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

  • Ball Possession: 50 - 50
  • Total Attempts: 15 - 11
  • Shots On Target: 4 - 4
  • Fouls: 13 - 11
  • Corners: 4 - 6
  • Saves: 5 - 3
  • Offsides: 3 - 3
  • Total Passes: 495 - 506
  • Completed Passes: 399 - 390

Referee showed the yellow card five times throughout the game. Ruben Dias, Eric Bailly, Jesse Lingard, Eduardo Salvio and Andreas Samaris were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

They met only once since October 2017. The meeting took place on October 18, 2017, with Manchester United winning 0-1. Overall, Manchester United hold a stronger head-to-head record against Benfica in recent meetings.

Recent Form

Manchester United are on a two-game winning streak, with victories against Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City in their last two matches, while Benfica are currently on a run of two straight wins, with victories against Feirense and Aves in their last two matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Manchester United have claimed sixteen victories, suffered two defeats, and drawn two times, while Benfica have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing three.

  • Manchester United have gone 10 consecutive home matches without a defeat.
  • Manchester United haven't played a draw in their previous 4 matches.
  • Benfica have gone 4 consecutive matches without a draw.
  • Benfica have gone 3 consecutive away matches without a defeat.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Manchester United and Benfica in real time. You can watch the goals by Mile Svilar and Daley Blind as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Manchester United - Benfica are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Live Commentary

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Manchester United 2, Benfica 0.
  2. 79'
    Substitution for Benfica. Jonas replaces Pizzi
  3. 78'
    2 - 0
    Daley Blind scores from the penalty spot for Manchester United making the score 2 - 0.
  4. 77'
    Andreas Samaris is shown the yellow card.
  5. 75'
    Substitution for Manchester United. Marcus Rashford replaces Anthony Martial
  6. 74'
    Substitution for Benfica. Haris Seferovic replaces Raul Jimenez
  7. 69'
    Eduardo Salvio is shown the yellow card.
  8. 67'
    Substitution for Manchester United. Ander Herrera replaces Juan Mata
  9. 64'
    Substitution for Benfica. Eliseu replaces Alex Grimaldo
  10. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  11. 46'
    Substitution for Manchester United. Henrikh Mkhitaryan replaces Jesse Lingard
  12. HT
    Half-Time - 1 : 0
    First half ends.
  13. 45'
    1 - 0
    Mile Svilar scores into his own net.
  14. 24'
    Jesse Lingard is shown the yellow card.
  15. 24'
    Eric Bailly is shown the yellow card.
  16. 15'
    Missed Penalty
    Anthony Martial from Manchester United failed to score from the spot.
  17. 6'
    Ruben Dias is shown the yellow card.
  18. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins