UEFA Europa League 2019-20, Manchester United 3-0 Partizan Belgrade: 5 Men who were brilliant for the Red Devils

Modified Nov 08, 2019 01:46 GMT

Manchester United v Partizan: Group L - UEFA Europa League

#4 Juan Mata

Partizan Belgrade v Manchester United: Group L - UEFA Europa League

The Spaniard is the only out and out No. 10 in this Manchester United team and he got a rare start in his ffavouredposition in the team against Partizan. And Juan Mata showed Solskjaer just what United was missing in that position. The Spaniard was brilliant with his one-touch plays in the final third and part of the reason why United was so flamboyant on the night was that they had the expertise and experience of the former Chelsea man on the field.

Mata made intelligent runs into good positions and complimented all three of his forward players with his build-up play. His movement was a cause of concern for Partizan all night long, who struggled to hold on to the diminutive Spaniard.

Mata dropped down, moved to the sides and sprayed wonderful balls throughout the game. He brought the full-backs into the game, switching play and eased the pressure off the United midfield by pressing high up on the pitch. His pinpoint ball to Ashley Young helped create United’s third goal of the night.

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