Match report
FC Basel 1893 Stuns Manchester United 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
FC Basel 1893
1–0
FT
Manchester United
Nov 22, 2017
FC Basel 1893 stunned Manchester United with a 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League on November 22, 2017. The decisive goal came from Marcelo Lang in the 89th minute, securing a vital win for the Swiss team against the English giants. Manchester United struggled to break through Basel's defense despite multiple substitutions and a yellow card to Matteo Darmian.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: FC Basel 1893 1–0 Manchester United
- • Goal: Marcelo Lang (89')
- • Assist: Riccardo Petretta
- • Yellow Card: Matteo Darmian (83')
- • Substitutions: Manchester United - Jesse Lingard (64'), Paul Pogba (66'), Anthony Martial (74')
Lineups
FC Basel 1893
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Vaclík (G)
- 17 M. Suchý (D)
- 5 M. Lang (D)
- 23 É. Álvarez (D)
- 36 M. Akanji (D)
- 20 S. Dié (M)
- 7 L. Zuffi (M)
- 24 M. Elyounoussi (M)
- 11 R. Steffen (M)
- 28 R. Petretta (D)
- 19 D. Oberlin (F)
Substitutes
- 15 A. Fransson
- 13 M. Salvi
- 22 Albian Ajeti
- 25 B. Riveros
- 27 N. Manzambi
- 30 C. Itten
- 33 K. Bua
Manchester United
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 20 S. Romero (G)
- 36 M. Darmian (D)
- 17 D. Blind (D)
- 5 M. Rojo (D)
- 12 C. Smalling (D)
- 27 M. Fellaini (M)
- 21 Ander Herrera (M)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 14 J. Lingard (M)
- 9 R. Lukaku (F)
- 11 A. Martial (F)
Substitutes
- 19 M. Rashford
- 31 N. Matić
- 10 Z. Ibrahimović
- 2 V. Lindelöf
- 23 L. Shaw
- 39 S. McTominay
- 40 Joel Castro
Timeline
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64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Lingard · On: M. Rashford
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66' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Pogba · On: N. Matic
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74' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Martial · On: Z. Ibrahimović
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80' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Serey Die · On: A. Fransson
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83' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardM. Darmian
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89' FC Basel 1893 Goal · Normal GoalM. Lang · Assist: R. Petretta
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Basel 1893 | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 87% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 294 | 670 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 31% | 69% |
| Accurate Passes | 232 | 580 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United's substitutions failed to shift the momentum in their favor, with Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba, and Anthony Martial coming on as the team looked to equalize.
- ▸ The decisive moment came in the 89th minute when Marcelo Lang scored the only goal of the match, securing a crucial victory for FC Basel 1893 in the UEFA Champions League.