Jose Mourinho is looking to continue with his impressive performances in the Champions League so far this season when his side host Benfica at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Manchester United have won all three of their Group games so far and have only conceded just a goal. A win over Benfica tonight will grant them a sure spot in the knockout stages with two fixtures to spare. Even though manager Mourinho insists Benfica are one of the toughest sides he has played against, the Portuguese club have lost all their games so far, making Man United favourites to get all three points from the meeting. Benfica Team News The Portugal club will be without star player Douglas due to an injury sustained in his ankle. Additionally, Andre Almeida won't be playing in the … [Read more...]

After beating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in the premier league last Saturday at Old Trafford, Manchester United are ready to welcome Benfica from Portugal for their next Champions League group stage game. The club's boss Jose Mourinho has some decisions to make in the Tuesday night game that can qualify his side for the knockout stages. Benfica are sitting bottom of the group, but Jose believes the Portuguese giants are one of the strongest clubs Man United have played in the group stages. Despite how important the Champions League game is for Mourinho, the former Chelsea manager won't forget he will be playing his former side at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in the premier league, and is likely to rest some of his top players for the game against Antonio Conte's … [Read more...]