Manchester - Manchester United host Benfica at Old Trafford on Matchday-4 Champions League. The Red Devils are in good morale after victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at the weekend.
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Currently, Manchester United is ranked first in Group A Champions League. Jose Mourinho's side's squad have a chance of securing a ticket to the knockout phase if victory over Benfica, with CSKA Moscow notching Basel.
However, Mourinho stated that Manchester United only focus to achieve positive results. If it can be realized, by itself The Red Devils can finish in the top position.
"Our main target of tomorrow's game is to make sure to qualify for the next round. Ten points is enough for us to get away with it. We want to be group winners, "said Mourinho.
"We know, Benfica needs a win. They will be all-out in tomorrow's game as it will be their last chance to keep the chances of qualifying for the last 16. "
Mourinho hinted that the composition of his squad is no different from the game against Tottenham Hotspur. Changes may occur in the starting lineup, namely by rotating some players, such as Ashley Young and Marcus Rashford.
One player is a major concern ahead of the game later is Anthony Martial. The Frenchman said he was fit to inhabit the starting lineup after his sole goal sealed Manchester United's victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
In the game later, Martial chance to get the opportunity. Martial can prove to Mourinho if he deserves to be a mainstay in attacking the Red Devils.
Meanwhile, Benfica is in the spotlight for not securing a single point in the Champions League. The Portuguese club is considered undergoing the worst performance during participation in the Champions League.
Benfica's chances of stealing victory at Old Trafford are small. This is due to the absence of two players their mainstay, namely Luisao and Andre Almeida, who served the punishment of card accumulation.
At the previous meeting at Da Luz Stadium, Manchester United won by 1-0. At that time, the Red Devils winning goal scored by Marcus Rashford.
Players Forecast
Manchester United: David de Gea; Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Eric Bailly, Matteo Darmian; Ander Herrera, Nemanja Matic; Juan Mata, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Anthony Martial; Romelu Lukaku.
Manager: Jose Mourinho (Portugal)
Benfica: Mile Svilar; Douglas, Ruben Dias, Andreas Samaris, Alex Grimaldo; Ljubomir Fejsa, Pizzi, Eduardo Salvio, Diogo Goncalves; Raul Jimenez, Jonas.
Coach: Rui Vitoria (Portugal)
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