Juan Mata: Ex-Man Utd and Chelsea midfielder scores two stunning goals in Melbourne derby victory

United captain Bruno Fernandes dedicated two Instagram stories to Mata, reposting the Spaniard’s opening goal and calling him a “special player”.

Mata, who spent two-and-a-half years at Chelsea before moving to Old Trafford in 2014, left United in 2022 after eight years.

He played for Turkish side Galatasaray and Vissel Kobe in Japan before joining Western Sydney Wanderers for the 2024-2025 season.

After falling out with Wanderers head coach Alen Stajcic, Mata signed for fellow A-League Men side Melbourne Victory last September.

Victory are fifth in the top-flight table, five points above Melbourne City in seventh.