12 September 2017 at 18:45

Referee: Ruddy Buquet

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.

Manchester United
FC Basel 1893
Kick Off
P. PogbaM. Fellaini
19′
M. Fellaini

assist: A. Young

35′
Half Time
R. Lukaku

assist: D. Blind

53′
61′Michael Lang
66′
R. van WolfswinkelK. Bua
A. MartialJ. Lingard
69′
MataM. Rashford
77′
77′
B. RiverosD. Oberlin
82′Taulant Xhaka
Full Time

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.

8Shots on Goal2
6Shots off Goal5
18Total Shots8
4Blocked Shots1
13Shots insidebox5
5Shots outsidebox3
12Fouls14
7Corner Kicks3
2Offsides2
60%Ball Possession40%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
596Total passes381
516Passes accurate299
87%Passes %78%

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.

Manchester United4-2-3-13-4-3FC Basel 1893
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gea17Blind12Smalling2Lindelöf18Young8Mata31Matić22Mkhitar.6Pogba9Lukaku11Martial1Vaclík17Suchý5Lang23Álvarez36Akanji25Riveros7Zuffi34Xhaka24Elyouno.11Steffen9Wolfswi.

Substitutes

Coach: José Mourinho

Substitutes

Coach: R. Wicky

Manchester UnitedPosition StrengthFC Basel 1893
Manchester United4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperDavid de Gea
17DefenderD. Blind
12DefenderC. Smalling
2DefenderV. Lindelöf
18DefenderA. Young
8MidfielderMata
31MidfielderN. Matić
22MidfielderH. Mkhitaryan
6MidfielderP. Pogba
9ForwardR. Lukaku
11ForwardA. Martial
FC Basel 18933-4-3
1GoalkeeperT. Vaclík
17DefenderM. Suchý
5DefenderM. Lang
23DefenderÉ. Álvarez
36DefenderM. Akanji
25DefenderB. Riveros
7MidfielderL. Zuffi
34MidfielderT. Xhaka
24MidfielderM. Elyounoussi
11MidfielderR. Steffen
9ForwardR. van Wolfswinkel

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

WLDWLW

FC Basel 1893

LDWWLW

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.

0

Manchester United

1

Drawn

2

FC Basel 1893

Goals: 4Goals: 6

Recent Meetings (3)

22 Nov 2017FC Basel 18931 – 0Manchester United
7 Dec 2011FC Basel 18932 – 1Manchester United
27 Sept 2011Manchester United3 – 3FC Basel 1893
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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