Young Boys vs Manchester United 2018 UEFA Champions League Highlights: Paul Pogba Double and Anthony Martial Strike Secures Three Points for Red Devils
Manchester United secured an impressive victory over Young Boys in their opening UEFA Champions League match.
The Football pundits and former players may be against him, but Jose Mourinho knows how to win tricky games and that too in the Champions League. Manchester United thrashed Young Boys 3-0 in their opening match of 2018 UEFA Champions League as Paul Pogba again grabbed the headlines with two well-taken goals. Valencia vs Juventus 2018 UEFA Champions League Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo Sent Off on Debut As Juventus Win 2–0.
The build-up to the match was highlighted by the artificial pitch on which the game was to be played with Mourinho also expressing his concerns before the game. Captain Antonio Valencia did not travel to Switzerland as the Manager decided not to risk him. Diogo Dalot was handed his Manchester United debut at right back. Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford came into the side in place of Alexis Sanchez and Jesse Lingard. Liverpool vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2018 Matchday 1 Highlights: Roberto Firmino Scores Late in Injury Time to Help Liverpool Win 3-2.
The team set up by Mourinho had all the attributes to secure the win, but it was the home side who were dominating early proceedings and looked threatening on the counter particularly on from the wings. Diogo Dalot was the only bright spot for United in the early stages of the game.
The First goal arrived in the 35th minute from Paul Pogba who was captaining his side. Some neat footwork produced his shot from outside the box to give United the lead. The visitors doubled the advantage just before half-time through Pogba Penalty which he took in his trademark slow run-up.
Man Utd came out after the break knowing that any pressure invited from the home side will make things difficult for them. They started to keep possession on the ball with the midfielder taking control of the game. The third goal arrived in the 65th minute when Martial scored a fantastic goal with an assist from Pogba.
Young Boys came into the game later on but were denied by firm United defence and brilliance from their goalkeeper David De Gea. As a result, United top the Group H after the first round of matches.
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