Nemanja Matic was pleased with Manchester United's display
United recorded a 2-0 win to put themselves on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time in four years.
An own goal from Mile Svilar and a late penalty from Daley Blind ensured United top Group A with maximum points from four games.
And Matic, who spent over two years at Benfica, hopes the performance went some way to putting a smile on the faces of fans who have been vocal in their criticism of late, particularly of Romelu Lukaku.
“It was good to keep winning and a very important three points for us,” Matic said.
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Benfica played well tonight but we showed character. I hope the supporters enjoyed it
Nemanja Matic
“Benfica played well tonight but we showed character. I hope the supporters enjoyed it.
"Benfica did not surprise me, they are a talented team and I knew they would come here to play good football.
“I was there two-and-a-half years and they do not deserve to have any points.
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Daley Blind wrapped up the win for Manchester United
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"We have to be focussed until the end, we have to fight in the last two games and will go out to win them."
Elsewhere, Chelsea slumped to a 3-0 defeat away to Roma.
United travel to face Antonio Conte's men next in the Premier League on Sunday (4.30pm).
