The Manchester United squad have jetted out to Portugal as they get set for their big Champions League clash with Benfica.

Jose Mourinho's squad are hoping to make it three wins out of three in the group stages, which would put them in pole position to qualify for the knockout rounds.

United were held by Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, the first time that they have failed to score this season.

But United have an impressive record in the Champions League, scoring seven in their clashes with Basel and CSKA Moscow.

The squad appeared relaxed when they arrived at Manchester Airport on Monday afternoon, ready for their flight to Lisbon.

Mourinho appeared in high spirits as he arrived for the flight (
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Eamonn and James Clarke)
Marcos Rojo has flew with the squad despite being injured (
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Eamonn and James Clarke)
Nemanja Matic arrives at the airport for the flight (
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Eamonn and James Clarke)

United midfielder Juan Mata is especially looking forward to the clash, as he says it brings back great memories of when he was able to lift the Champions League trophy with Chelsea.

"We are looking forward to extending our good run after getting six valuable points in the first two matches," he said.

"Personally, Benfica brings back good memories for me.

Ashley Young arrives for the plane (
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Eamonn and James Clarke)
Marcus Rashford gets set for the journey to Portugal (
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Eamonn and James Clarke)

"I played against them in 2012 in the Champions League quarter-finals and that season I was lucky to win the title with Chelsea.

"The following year, 2013, we also played them in the final of the Europa League, at the Amsterdam Arena, and won the title again.

"Despite these good memories I don’t want to be overconfident.

Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw share a joke as they arrive (
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Eamonn and James Clarke)
Victor Lindelof arrives at the airport for the flight to Portugal (
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Eamonn and James Clarke)

"They are a team with very good players and a big supporting crowd.

"They need the points and we will have to be at our best in order to get a positive result.

"At the end of the day this is the Champions League and you have to beat great teams if you want to go far."

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