Matic Buzzing For European Nights

Nemanja Matic says he can't wait to experience the atmosphere at Old Trafford on a European night, ahead of the Reds' upcoming Champions League clash against Basel.

The Serbian international has settled in quickly at Manchester United this season, earning praise from players and pundits alike for his role in the Reds' unbeaten start to the 2017/18 Premier League campaign.

Our opening Champions League group game against the Swiss side will be the midfielder's first for the club in the competition following his summer move from Chelsea, and Matic says he's excited for the match.

Speaking to ManUtd.com and MUTV, he said: “The Champions League is such an important competition, it allows you to play against some of the best teams in Europe, so it’s going to be great for us. We have to recover well from Stoke and try to win on Tuesday.

“Of course, I’m very, very excited for the atmosphere inside Old Trafford. It’s always nice to play in front of over 70,000 people and I expect it will be a great night and a great game for us.”

Matic knows all about Tuesday's opponents, having faced them during his time at Benfica, and insists United won't underestimate the Swiss champions.

“I follow football all over Europe and I played against Basel during the group stage when I was at Benfica. I know that they’re another tough team to play against," he added.

“It’s going to be a great experience for us. But we have a good group with good teams and we have to give our best to be first in the group.”