Benfica teen Svilar breaks Casillas' Champions League record against Man Utd

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The 18-year-old Belgian has only been named as a substitute once in his fledgling Benfica career.

Benfica named 18-year-old Mile Svilar in their starting line-up to face Manchester United, making him the youngest goalkeeper to start a Champions League game.

At 18 years and 52 days old, Belgian Svilar breaks the record of legendary Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who made his debut for Real Madrid aged 18 years and 118 days.

Countryman Romelu Lukaku, scorer of 11 goals in as many United games before Wednesday's fixture, was named in Joe Mourinho's line-up.