The Reds make it three wins out of three in the Champions League as Rashford's second-half free-kick separates the sides in Lisbon.
19 Rashford
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Total Shots by Rashford 3
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Chances Created by Rashford 1
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Shots outside Box by Rashford 2
A nice touch from Lukaku to go over to Benfica's teenage keeper and fellow countryman Mile Svilar, who made the error which led to United's winning goal, and give him a few words of comfort. Brilliant from the striker!
90 MINS + 5
Jesse Lingard picks up a yellow card for a foul on Cervi as the clock ticks down. There are seconds remaining in Lisbon. United are almost there...
90 MINS + 3
Benfica are down to 10 men as captain Luisao, who was booked early on, goes in with a wild challenge on the newly arrived McTominay and is shown a second yellow card. He will miss the trip to Old Trafford on October 31 now.
90 MINS + 1
There's a Champions League debut for Scott McTominay in the closing stages as he comes on to replace Mkhitaryan. A great experience for the 20-year-old.
90 MINS + 1
There will be four minutes of added time.
86 MINS
Just to clarify, it's still 1-0 to Basel in Moscow while there's a six-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea are drawing 3-3 with Roma!
84 MINS
Big chance for Benfica to draw level as substitute Zvikovic picks out Ruben Dias, who found a yard of space inside the box but his sidefooted effort is over the crossbar.
83 MINS
Changes for both sides as Jesse Lingard replaces Mata for the Reds, as Franco Cervi comes on for Eduardo Salvio for the hosts.
80 MINS
Martial advances to the byline but his shot is denied by Svilar at the near post. Lukaku had pulled away to the penalty spot but the Frenchman opted to go for goal. Jesse Lingard is getting ready to come on.
78 MINS
It's taken by Jonas but Lukaku is back to help out in defence and heads the ball away.
78 MINS
The atmosphere is very subdued at the moment as United have seized control in the second half. Benfica are rarely threatening but have won a corner.
76 MINS
A first change of the evening for United as goalscorer Rashford looks in some discomfort as he makes way for Anthony Martial, who was Man of the Match in our latest European outing in Moscow.
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33% Possession by Benfica 67% Possession by Manchester United
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184 Passes Completed by Benfica 459 Passes Completed by Manchester United
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4 Shots off Target by Benfica 4 Shots off Target by Manchester United
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0 Shots on Target by Benfica 3 Shots on Target by Manchester United
69 MINS
Benfica are sending on top scorer Jonas, who has scored nine goals in eight appearances in the Portuguese league this season, in place of Goncalves as they chase an equaliser.
65 MINS
A howler from the keeper! Rashford gets the all-important opening goal - his sixth of the season - as his free-kick from the left hand side sails over Svilar's head and the teenager carries it over the line. Massive error but United take advantage! Get in!
63 MINS
Rashford is penalised by the German referee for a foul on Douglas close to the byline as United looked to attack. It looked a harsh decision looking at the replays.
61 MINS
A nervous moment for Svilar as he comes to punch a Rashford corner. From a second delivery from the Englishman, the keeper has to backpedal to push it over the crossbar.
59 MINS
Benfica make the first change of the night as 21-year-old Serbian international Andrija Zivkovic comes on to replace Pizzi.
56 MINS
Rashford bursts away and Diogo Goncalves decides he has no option but to haul him back via his collar. A booking for the Benfica man.
51 MINS
FC Basel lead 2-0 against CSKA Moscow in the other game in United's group.
50 MINS
Rashford stings the palms of Benfica keeper Svilar with a great effort on the half-volley. A good start to the second half for United.
46 MINS
We are off and underway in the second half at the Estadio da Luz. Come on United!
Benfica
Home Team Benfica- Svilar Shirt number 1
- Pereira dos Santos Shirt number 8
- Luís da Silva Shirt number 4
- Gato Alves Dias Shirt number 66
- Grimaldo Shirt number 3
- Fejsa Shirt number 5
- Salvio Shirt number 18
- Afonso Fernandes Shirt number 21
- Carvalho Souza Shirt number 6
- Cupido Goncalves Shirt number 84
- Jiménez Shirt number 9