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Manchester United vs Benfica: Manchester United win 2-0

Manchester United logo Manchester United Position 1 · 15 pts
2-0
Full-time First half 1 - 0
Benfica logo

Benfica

Position 4 · 0 pts

🏟️ Old Trafford, Manchester · Referee: Gediminas Mazeika

Match info

Competition
UEFA Champions League
Round
Group Stage - 4
Season
2017
Date
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Kick-off
21:45 Cairo time
Stadium
Old Trafford
City
Manchester
Referee
Gediminas Mazeika
TV channel
beIN Sports HD (expected)
Commentator
To be confirmed

Recent form of both teams

Head to head

Manchester United vs Benfica match report

Manchester United saw off Benfica 2-0 in UEFA Champions League, Group Stage - 4. The match was played on Tuesday, 31 October 2017 at Old Trafford, Manchester. The first half ended 1-0.

Manchester United and Benfica in the UEFA Champions League table

Manchester United are 1st with 15 points from 6 matches (5 wins and one defeat); they have scored 12 goals and conceded 3 goals, and currently sit in the places for the next round.

Benfica are 4th without a point from 6 matches (6 defeats); they have scored one goal and conceded 14 goals.

Manchester United are 15 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.

Recent form of both teams

Manchester United picked up 3 wins in their last 3 matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding one goal. Most recent result: Manchester United beat Benfica 1-0 (UEFA Champions League).

Benfica collected one win and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches and are looking to get back on track, scoring 2 goals and conceding 12 goals. Most recent result: Manchester United beat Benfica 1-0 (UEFA Champions League).

Manchester United vs Benfica head-to-head

The sides have met once in the matches on our record: Manchester United won once and Benfica won none of them.

Their most recent meeting came on 18 October 2017 in UEFA Champions League, when Manchester United beat Benfica 1-0.

Venue and officials

The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester, which holds around 76,212 spectators – the ground where Manchester United play their home games.

The referee was Gediminas Mazeika.

TV channel and commentator

UEFA Champions League matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.

Next matches for both teams

Manchester United play their next match against FC Basel 1893 on Wednesday 22 November in UEFA Champions League.

Benfica play their next match against CSKA Moscow on Wednesday 22 November in UEFA Champions League.

This report updates automatically from the official match data.

FAQ: Manchester United vs Benfica

When was Manchester United vs Benfica played?

The match was played on Tuesday, 31 October 2017 at 21:45 Cairo time (22:45 Mecca time), in UEFA Champions League, Group Stage - 4.

What was the final score of Manchester United vs Benfica?

Final result: Manchester United win 2-0.

Which channel is showing Manchester United vs Benfica?

UEFA Champions League matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; the channel will be updated once confirmed.

Where was Manchester United vs Benfica played?

At Old Trafford, Manchester.

Who is the referee for Manchester United vs Benfica?

The match was refereed by Gediminas Mazeika.

Where do Manchester United and Benfica stand in UEFA Champions League?

Manchester United are 1st with 15 points, and Benfica are 4th without a point.

What was the result of the last meeting between Manchester United and Benfica?

Manchester United beat Benfica 1-0 in UEFA Champions League.