5 things to look out for on Matchday 2 of the Champions League

UCL Matchday Two promises the usual drama and excitement
UCL Matchday Two promises the usual drama and excitement

#4 Jose Mourinho in the eye of the storm as Valencia comes to town

Manchester United Training and Press Conference
UCL nights may provide respite for an embattled Mourinho

These are troubling times for Manchester United and manager Jose Mourinho. The loss to West Ham at the weekend has further heightened the tensions at Old Trafford. Issues with Paul Pogba may dominate headlines but, the team itself is dysfunctional at the moment.

Mourinho will be well aware of this. The visit of a strangely subdued Valencia side may be just what the doctor ordered. Los Che has struggled badly this season and maybe obliging guests for the under-pressure United boss.

European nights have always provided a welcome sight at Old Trafford. The embattled Portuguese manager will be hoping the atmosphere puts a bounce in his players’ steps.

Opponents Valencia is also in need of a pickup in Europe after an underwhelming start to La Liga. They got their first win of the season over Real Sociedad over the weekend. Marcelino will be eager to avoid a second straight loss after the fiasco at the Mestalla against Juventus on Matchday One.

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