straight to your inbox Juan Mata loves playing alongside Donny van de Beek at Manchester United because he 'understands football' in a way that he likes.
Van de Beek and Mata linked up for United's second goal of the night at Brighton as the Reds recorded their second win in five days at the Amex, moving into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals in the process.Mata's strike was set up superbly by Van de Beek, who skilfully played the ball into the 32-year-old's path before the Spaniard cut inside onto his right foot and stroked the ball home."Very clever assist," Mata told Sky Sports when asked about Van de Beek's role in the goal. "He is a very clever player.
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