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Player ratings from Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg

Published 22:16 30 Sept 2015 BST

Updated 22:17 30 Sept 2015 BST

Simon Lloyd
Player ratings from Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg

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Manchester United secured their first win in this season's Champions League, overcoming Wolfsburg 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Here are the home side's player ratings.

David de Gea - 6

Relatively quiet night for the Spaniard, despite second half pressure from the visitors.

Antonio Valencia - 4

Not a right back, never will be. Put in a shift in the first half but positional sense woeful at times. Manchester United FC v VfL Wolfsburg - UEFA Champions League

Chris Smalling - 8

Scored winner, but generally composed and solid at the back. More evidence of the huge steps he's taken under Louis van Gaal.

Daley Blind - 6

Not a terrible performance by any means but still not convincing many that he's a long term solution for central defence.

Matteo Darmian - 7

Appears to be stronger at right-back than at left-back, but a good defensive performance from the Italian.

Memphis Depay - 6

Pace worried Wolfsburg in the first-half but gave the ball away too frequently.

Morgan Schneiderlin - 5

Booked and lucky not to receive a second late on. Not a great performance from the former Southampton man.

Bastian Schweinsteiger - 6

Steady but underwhelming. Seemed visibly frustrated at his own performance at times. Manchester United FC v VfL Wolfsburg - UEFA Champions League

Wayne Rooney - 5

Failed to have an impact on the game. Nowhere near his brilliant best at the moment.

Juan Mata - 8

Showed his intelligence and used the ball well. Crucial flick for Smalling's winner.

Anthony Martial - 7

Quieter in the second half, but pace in the first half worried the Germans. Manchester United FC v VfL Wolfsburg - UEFA Champions League

Substitutes

Ashley Young - 6

Replaced Valencia in the second half. Out of position, played well considering.

Phil Jones - 7

Physical presence helped United weather a late Wolfsburg storm. Some valuable interceptions.

Andreas Pereira - 6

Difficult for the youngster to have an impact on the game when he came on. A taste of Champions League football. Manchester United FC v VfL Wolfsburg - UEFA Champions League
Player ratings from Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg