A late goal from Marouane Fellaini (R) gave Manchester United extra cushion heading into the second leg against club Brugge. (Getty)
With a 3-1 lead from the home leg at Old Trafford, Manchester United will look to close out the tie against Club Brugge on Wednesday.
Although an early goal shocked the hosts, Manchester United bounced back with three straight goals, two of which came from the outstanding Memphis Depay. Marouane Fellaini added the crucial third just as the referee was set to blow his whistle for full time.
Brugge is coming off a 2-0 defeat at the weekend to Zulte-Waregem in which they made a number of changes to rest players before the big rematch with the Red Devils.
The goal Manchester United conceded in the first leg is the only one they have all season in 360 minutes of competitive action.
Here’s what you need to know about the match:
The Basics
Matteo Darmian has added a new dimension to the Manchester United backline. (Getty)
Who:
Club Brugge vs. Manchester United
What:
UEFA Champions League qualification playoff, second leg (Manchester United leads 3-1)
When:
Wednesday, August 26
Where:
Jan Breydel Stadium, Brugge
Time:
2:45 p.m. Eastern time; 7.45 p.m. UK time
Channel:
Fox Sports 1 (US)/BT Sport Europe 1 (UK): (International viewers, click here for your local provider)
Odds:
Club Brugge 14/5, Manchester United 10/11, Draw 13/5
Over/Under: 2.5 goals (over 4/5, under 10/11)
Club Brugge to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1: 4/1
First goalscorer: Club Brugge: Obbi Oulare 15/2, Tom De Sutter/Abdoulaye Diaby 8/1; Manchester United: Wayne Rooney/Memphis Depay 9/2
0-0 Draw: 11/1
Both Teams to Score: Yes 4/6, No 11/10
To qualify: Club Brugge 10/1, Manchester United 1/25
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