The Red Devils will qualify for the Champions league knockout stage if they defeat Benfica at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Manchester United edged past the Portuguese giants 1-0 in the first leg of their Group A two-phased match, When Benfica goalkeeper, Mile Svilar carried Marcus Rashford’s free-kick over his own line.
Jose Mourinho’s men can secure a spot in the last-16 of the competition if they maintain their perfect group record and CSKA fail to win. United will play without Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini in midfield as the duo remain ruled of their of their starting lineup due to long-term injuries. Marcos Rojo is also ruled out, while former Sweden international, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, continue his rehabilitation from a knee injury.
Benfica will be hoping to halt their humiliating champions league run after suffering three consecutive defeats to Basel and Manchester United. They will hope to display their high spirited league performance that have rewarded them with three consecutive league victories.Their injury free run might eventually reward them a successful result for the first time in the champions league this season.
Manchester United 4-4-1-1 lineup will include: De Gea – Darmian, Lindelof, Jones, Blind – Carrick, Matic, Lingard, Mata – Martial, Lukaku
Benfica’s 4-3-3 lineup should include: Mile Svilar – Alex Grimaldo, Jardel, Andre Almeida, Ruben Dias, Ljubomir Fejsa, Filipe Augusto, Pizzi, Raul Jimenez, Eduardo Salvio, Diogo Goncalves.
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