Fixture: Manchester United vs CSKA Moscow
Competition: Champions League
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Manchester United have confirmed their starting eleven and substitutes for tonight's Champions League game against CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford.
Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal has opted to make three changes from his side's last team, with Ashley Young, Michael Carrick and Jesse Lingard all being brought into the starting eleven. Those missing out are Matteo Darmian, Morgan Schneiderlin and Ander Herrera.
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 14th |
| 2023–24 | 9th |
| 2022–23 | 14th |
| 2021–22 | 7th |
| 2020–21 | 6th |
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 16th |
| 2023–24 | 14th |
| 2022–23 | 13th |
| 2021–22 | 10th |
| 2020–21 | 13th |
Wayne Rooney continues in attack for the Red Devils, with Juan Mata and Anthony Martial looking to give him vital support. Chris Smalling and Danny Blind form the central defensive pairing, with Bastian Schweinsteiger ahead of them.
Manchester United go into the match on the back of a disappointing run of three consecutive goalless draws and with growing worries about their ability to score goals. Van Gaal will want a convincing win tonight to answer the doubters.
Manchester United Team vs CSKA Moscow
De Gea; Young, Smalling, Blind, Rojo; Schweinsteiger, Carrick; Lingard, Mata, Martial; Rooney
Substitutes: Romero, Jones, Darmian, Pereira, Herrera, Depay, Fellaini
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2023–24 | 5th (Championship — lost in play‑off semi‑finals) |
| 2022–23 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2021–22 | 10th (Championship) |
| 2020–21 | 19th (Premier League) |
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 16th |
| 2023–24 | 14th |
| 2022–23 | 13th |
| 2021–22 | 10th |
| 2020–21 | 13th |
