A horrible error from Benfica’s young record-breaking goalkeeper Mile Svilar gifted Manchester United a 1-0 win at the Estadio da Luz as Jose Mourinho’s men made it three victories from three in Group A.
Svilar made history as the Champions League’s youngest-ever goalkeeper at 18 years and 52 days, but his disappointing positional judgement resulted in Marcus Rashford scoring the decisive goal 26 minutes from time, letting United off after a pretty poor performance.
United probably just about edged things before the break, but it was a turgid half of football, with neither team showing a great deal of quality in the final third.
Serbia midfielder Matic, who played for Benfica between 2011 and 2014, has fitted seamlessly into the United side since joining in the summer from Chelsea and put in another dominant performance on Wednesday.
Matic made the most passes (85) and tackles (4) plus more possession gained (14) than any other player on the pitch.
He could have scored his first goal for the club but saw his effort pushed away from the post.
Defender Victor Lindelof, who has yet to start in the Premier League but has played all three Champions League games, joined from the Lisbon-based side in the summer and looked comfortable, playing more passes than any other defender.
Mourinho, though, will be looking closely at an abject showing by Armenian Mkhitaryan, who lost the ball 21 times in the match.
CHELSEA 3 ROMA 3: HAZARD BRACE RESCUES CONTE’S MEN AFTER DZEKO DOUBLE
Eden Hazard scored his first goals of the season to rescue Chelsea as Antonio Conte’s men were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by Roma in the Champions League.
Edin Dzeko had looked set to enjoy one of the most memorable nights of his career after he scored twice – including one of the all-time great Champions League goals – to help Roma rally from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 with 20 minutes remaining.
Edin Dzeko had looked set to enjoy one of the most memorable nights of his career after he scored twice – including one of the all-time great Champions League goals – to help Roma rally from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 with 20 minutes remaining.
Going into the game on the back of two Premier League consecutive defeats, Chelsea quickly allayed any nerves around Stamford Bridge when David Luiz guided a sweetly struck shot into the net after 11 minutes and Hazard doubled their lead, turning an Alvaro Morata pass into the net eight minutes before half-time.
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