The last meeting between Manchester United and SL Benfica took place on 31.10.2017 and finished with a 2:0 scoreline. SL Benfica have posted a recent record of 3 victories, 2 draws, and 0 defeats from their last five games. Over the previous five fixtures, Manchester United picked up 3 wins, settled for 1 draw, and suffered 1 loss. SL Benfica carry an Elo rating of 1744 points, with Manchester United currently rated at 1804.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |
|
SL Benfica | 20.000 | 25.000 | 14.000 | 18.750 | 12.250 | 90.000 |
| 21 |
|
Manchester United | 18.000 | 19.000 | 7.000 | 32.500 | 0.000 | 76.500 |
Form in recent games
| SL Benfica | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:1 | Aarhus GF | Europa League | |
| 17.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 7:0 | Casa Pia AC | Primeira Liga | |
| 13.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | Europa League | |
| 09.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 2:2 | Académico de Viseu | Primeira Liga | |
| 06.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 6:1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | Europa League | |
| Manchester United | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 0:2 | Hull City | Premier League | |
| 24.05.2026 | 🚌 | win 3:0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League | |
| 17.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | |
| 09.05.2026 | 🚌 | draw 0:0 | Sunderland AFC | Premier League | |
| 03.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:2 | Liverpool FC | Premier League | |
Match history SL Benfica - Manchester United
| 31.10.2017 | Manchester United | 2:0 | SL Benfica | 2017/18 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 18.10.2017 | SL Benfica | 0:1 | Manchester United | 2017/18 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 22.11.2011 | Manchester United | 2:2 | SL Benfica | 2011/12 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 14.09.2011 | SL Benfica | 1:1 | Manchester United | 2011/12 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 06.12.2006 | Manchester United | 3:1 | SL Benfica | 2006/07 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 26.09.2006 | SL Benfica | 0:1 | Manchester United | 2006/07 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 07.12.2005 | SL Benfica | 2:1 | Manchester United | 2005/06 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 27.09.2005 | Manchester United | 2:1 | SL Benfica | 2005/06 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 29.05.1968 | Manchester United | 4:1 AET | SL Benfica | 1967/68 | European Cup | Final | ||
| 09.03.1966 | SL Benfica | 1:5 | Manchester United | 1965/66 | European Cup | Quarter-final | ||
| 02.02.1966 | Manchester United | 3:2 | SL Benfica | 1965/66 | European Cup | Quarter-final | ||
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
Manchester United | 1804 |
22.08.2026 0:2 vs Hull City Premier League -16.59 |
24.05.2026 3:0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League +9.70 |
17.05.2026 3:2 vs Nottingham Forest Premier League +6.34 |
09.05.2026 0:0 vs Sunderland AFC Premier League -3.38 |
03.05.2026 3:2 vs Liverpool FC Premier League +8.67 |
27.04.2026 2:1 vs Brentford FC Premier League +6.23 |
18.04.2026 1:0 vs Chelsea FC Premier League +11.18 |
13.04.2026 1:2 vs Leeds United Premier League -15.06 |
20.03.2026 2:2 vs AFC Bournemouth Premier League -0.70 |
15.03.2026 3:1 vs Aston Villa Premier League +9.28 |
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| 22 |
|
SL Benfica | 1744 |
20.08.2026 3:1 vs Aarhus GF Europa League Qualifications - Play-off +3.42 |
17.08.2026 7:0 vs Casa Pia AC Primeira Liga +6.35 |
13.08.2026 1:1 vs Heart of Midlothian FC Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 -10.74 |
09.08.2026 2:2 vs Académico de Viseu Primeira Liga -8.07 |
06.08.2026 6:1 vs Heart of Midlothian FC Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 +4.56 |
30.07.2026 5:0 vs FC St. Gallen 1879 Europa League Qualifications - Round 2 +4.55 |
23.07.2026 1:2 vs FC St. Gallen 1879 Europa League Qualifications - Round 2 -21.05 |
11.05.2026 2:2 vs SC Braga Primeira Liga -2.61 |
02.05.2026 2:2 vs FC Famalicão Primeira Liga -3.77 |
25.04.2026 4:1 vs Moreirense FC Primeira Liga +2.75 |
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Featured matches SL Benfica - Manchester United
Manchester United - SL Benfica, 29.05.1968
An English Pioneer at Europe's Summit: Manchester United's Great Extra-Time at Wembley
The 1968 European Cup final, staged at London's legendary Wembley Stadium, became a historic milestone for British football. Manchester United and SL Benfica locked horns in a fiercely contested match that ended in a 1-1 deadlock after 90 minutes. However, the true display of power and determination from Sir Matt Busby's men unfolded in extra time.
The additional thirty minutes turned into an absolute masterclass by one team. The "Red Devils" quickly overwhelmed their Portuguese opponents, scoring three unanswered goals. Crucial strikes, including legendary plays finished by Bobby Charlton and George Best, sealed the triumph for the English side. The final 4-1 scoreline meant that Manchester United made history as the very first English club to capture the most prestigious club trophy on the continent.
Matches Portugal - England
| 16.04.2026 | Nottingham Forest | 1:1 | FC Porto | 2025/26 | Europa League | Quarter-final | |||
| 15.04.2026 | Arsenal FC | 0:0 | Sporting CP | 2025/26 | Champions League | Quarter-final | |||
| 09.04.2026 | FC Porto | 0:1 | Nottingham Forest | 2025/26 | Europa League | Quarter-final | |||
| 07.04.2026 | Sporting CP | 0:1 | Arsenal FC | 2025/26 | Champions League | Quarter-final | |||
| 22.01.2026 | SC Braga | 1:0 | Nottingham Forest | 2025/26 | Europa League | League phase | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 31.10.2017, the match Manchester United vs SL Benfica took place, ending with a score of 2:0.