Juan Mata, the in-form Manchester United midfielder, led his team to a 2-1 victory over German side Wolfsburg in the Champions League.
The Spanish National was, without a doubt, the star player on Wednesday, scoring a goal, creating the assist in Chris Smalling’s goal, and having an impeccable passing accuracy all throughout the match (98%).
Juan Mata’s game by numbers vs. Wolfsburg: 98% pass accuracy 5 chances created 3 shots 1 goal 1 magical assist pic.twitter.com/Mfa4KZVBBQ
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 30, 2015
Juan Mata’s game by numbers vs. Sunderland: 92% pass accuracy 4 shots 2 tackles won 1 goal 1 assist Special Juan. pic.twitter.com/QshbveQwJk — Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 26, 2015
Mata has consolidated himself as a started in Loui van Gaal’s squad, and he has proven to be both an effective creator, as well as an opportunistic goal scorer. The midfielder will play a key role this season, as Manchester United make a run for the Premier League and Champions League.