Benfica's Eliseu, left, tackles Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku during the Champions League group A soccer match between Manchester United and Benfica, at Old Trafford, in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. Benfica's 18-year-old goalkeeper Mi
Benfica's Eliseu, left, tackles Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku during the Champions League group A soccer match between Manchester United and Benfica, at Old Trafford, in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. Benfica's 18-year-old goalkeeper Mi
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Champions League 2017-18: Manchester United edges past Benfica, Chelsea hammered in Roma

With four straight Group A victories, United needs one more point from its last two games to advance as group winner, which might earn the team an easier match in the last 16. Its first opportunity comes against Basel on Nov. 22. On the other hand, Roma replaces the inconsistent Chelsea atop Group C with eight points, one more than the Premier League team. 
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Manchester United's Daley Blind scores his side's second goal from the penalty spot. The Dutch took over the duties, amidst a confusion between Romelu Lukaku and Ander Herrera. Manager Jose Mourinho was seen waving furiously on the touchline. | AP
Manchester United's Daley Blind scores his side's second goal from the penalty spot. The Dutch took over the duties, amidst a confusion between Romelu Lukaku and Ander Herrera. Manager Jose Mourinho was seen waving furiously on the touchline. | AP
Benfica's Eduardo Salvio, right, is challenged by Manchester United's Eric Bailly, center, and Manchester United's Daley Blind. After starting the season in free-scoring form, United's players have struggled for fluency in recent weeks and this was another victory they had to grind out. | AP
Benfica's Eduardo Salvio, right, is challenged by Manchester United's Eric Bailly, center, and Manchester United's Daley Blind. After starting the season in free-scoring form, United's players have struggled for fluency in recent weeks and this was another victory they had to grind out. | AP
Manchester United's Nemanja Matic, left, celebrates his team's first goal with Juan Mata. Benfica now has lost all four of its games and is out of realistic contention for a top-two finish, six points behind both Basel and CSKA. | AP
Manchester United's Nemanja Matic, left, celebrates his team's first goal with Juan Mata. Benfica now has lost all four of its games and is out of realistic contention for a top-two finish, six points behind both Basel and CSKA. | AP
Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho, left, clasps hands with Benfica coach Rui Vitoria. With four straight Group A victories, United needs one more point from its last two games to advance as group winner, which might earn the team an easier match in the last 16. | AP
Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho, left, clasps hands with Benfica coach Rui Vitoria. With four straight Group A victories, United needs one more point from its last two games to advance as group winner, which might earn the team an easier match in the last 16. | AP
Chelsea's Tiemoue Bakayoko, left, Roma's Aleksandar Kolarov and Chelsea's Pedro go for the ball during the Champions League group C soccer match between Roma and Chelsea, at the Olympic stadium in Rome, Tuesday. Stephan El Shaarawy scored two impressive goals, as Roma outclassed the English side 3-0. | AP
Chelsea's Tiemoue Bakayoko, left, Roma's Aleksandar Kolarov and Chelsea's Pedro go for the ball during the Champions League group C soccer match between Roma and Chelsea, at the Olympic stadium in Rome, Tuesday. Stephan El Shaarawy scored two impressive goals, as Roma outclassed the English side 3-0. | AP
Roma's Edin Dzeko makes an attempt to score against Chelsea. El Shaarawy opened the proceedings by scoring within 40 seconds, the Italian side's fastest ever goal in Europe.| AP
Roma's Edin Dzeko makes an attempt to score against Chelsea. El Shaarawy opened the proceedings by scoring within 40 seconds, the Italian side's fastest ever goal in Europe.| AP
Roma's Radja Nainggolan, left, and Chelsea's Willian vie for the ball. It was an entertaining and open match but Chelsea couldn't find a way past Roma's in-form goalkeeper Alisson. The Brazil international denied Chelsea forwards Eden Hazard, Alvaro Morata and Pedro Rodriguez on chance after chance. | AP
Roma's Radja Nainggolan, left, and Chelsea's Willian vie for the ball. It was an entertaining and open match but Chelsea couldn't find a way past Roma's in-form goalkeeper Alisson. The Brazil international denied Chelsea forwards Eden Hazard, Alvaro Morata and Pedro Rodriguez on chance after chance. | AP
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Marcos Alonso, left, applaud fans. Roma's only significant mistake came on a failed clearance from Kolarov midway through the first half that set up Morata with a great chance but the former Juventus striker shot high over the bar. | AP
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Marcos Alonso, left, applaud fans. Roma's only significant mistake came on a failed clearance from Kolarov midway through the first half that set up Morata with a great chance but the former Juventus striker shot high over the bar. | AP
Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco, left, celebrates with Roma's Aleksandar Kolarov after beating Chelsea. It was Roma's only third victory in its last 19 Champions League matches. | AP
Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco, left, celebrates with Roma's Aleksandar Kolarov after beating Chelsea. It was Roma's only third victory in its last 19 Champions League matches. | AP
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