12 September 2017 at 18:45
Match Summary
Manchester United defeated FC Basel 1893 3:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2017. Goals were scored by M. Fellaini 35′, R. Lukaku 53′, M. Rashford 84′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Manchester United had 60% possession while FC Basel 1893 held 40%. Manchester United had 18 shots (8 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for FC Basel 1893. Manchester United made 3 substitutions, FC Basel 1893 made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Manchester United and FC Basel 1893 — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Young
assist: D. Blind
Match Statistics
Manchester United had 60% possession against FC Basel 1893's 40%. Manchester United registered 18 shots (8 on target) while FC Basel 1893 managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 12–14.
Lineups
Manchester United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under José Mourinho, while FC Basel 1893 deployed a 3-4-3 under R. Wicky.
Defensive Solidity
Manchester United deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against FC Basel 1893's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Manchester United field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus FC Basel 1893's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Manchester United start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for FC Basel 1893 averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: José Mourinho
Substitutes
Coach: R. Wicky
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Manchester United have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. FC Basel 1893 show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Manchester United
FC Basel 1893
Manchester United vs FC Basel 1893 Head to Head Results
Manchester United and FC Basel 1893 have met 3 times — Manchester United won 0, FC Basel 1893 won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. FC Basel 1893 leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.33 per match (4 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Basel 1893 are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2011.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
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