Manchester United and Benfica played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at Old Trafford tonight.
The Portuguese side will be happier with the result, as Benfica go top of Group C thanks to a favorable head-to-head record against Manchester United, having scored more away goals than the English giants in the two draws between the two teams.
With a home match against group whipping boys Otelul Galati to come, the Lisbon club will be confident of finishing the section in top spot.
Benfica got off the perfect start as Phil Jones turned a Gaitan cross-shot into his own net in the 3rd minute.
United equalised on the half-hour mark as Berbatov glanced in Nani's pinpoint cross.
The hosts then put Benfica under intense pressure, and it paid off in the second half as Fletcher beat Artur to seemingly set up a home win in front of the big Old Trafford crowd.
However, the Portuguese team struck back immediately, with Aimar scoring from close range to earn the Eagles a share of the points.
With a home match against group whipping boys Otelul Galati to come, the Lisbon club will be confident of finishing the section in top spot.
Benfica got off the perfect start as Phil Jones turned a Gaitan cross-shot into his own net in the 3rd minute.
United equalised on the half-hour mark as Berbatov glanced in Nani's pinpoint cross.
The hosts then put Benfica under intense pressure, and it paid off in the second half as Fletcher beat Artur to seemingly set up a home win in front of the big Old Trafford crowd.
However, the Portuguese team struck back immediately, with Aimar scoring from close range to earn the Eagles a share of the points.
