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UEFA Champions LeagueSeason 2017

Benfica vs Manchester United

18 October 2017 at 19:45Estádio da Luz, Lisbon

Match Summary

Manchester United defeated Benfica 1:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2017.

Rivalry since 2011

Benfica vs Manchester United Head to Head Results· 3

Benfica and Manchester United have met 3 times — Benfica won 0, Manchester United won 1, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 3 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (3 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester United are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2011.

0
wins
Drawn
2
·
Total goals
8 · 2.7/match
Both scored
2/3 · 67%
Over 2.5
1/3 · 33%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 22 v 2011

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Benfica have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Manchester United show 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026