Casemiro turned Old Trafford into his workspace, delivering a dominant two-way display in Manchester United’s 2-1 Premier League win over Brentford. The Brazilian scored once, bossed the duels, and topped it off with a 9.4 Sofascore Rating.

He played all 90 minutes, recorded 85 touches, and did a bit of everything in front of 73,773 fans. It was the kind of performance that settles a tense game and steadies a side chasing points at this stage of the season.

Big moments in both boxes

Casemiro found the net from one of his three shots, with one on target. His shot profile carried 0.18 xG and 0.59 xGOT, which speaks to the quality of the effort that beat the goalkeeper. He also drew two fouls as he kept Brentford’s midfield guessing.

It was not just the goal. He won 16 of his 18 duels, including three of four in the air, and lost possession only eight times. That blend of timing and control helped United ride out pressure and keep the match tilted their way.

Defensive wall at the right time

United leaned on Casemiro’s defensive reading when it mattered. He attempted 11 tackles and won four of them, added nine clearances, two interceptions, and one block. Those nine clearances were key late on, with Brentford pushing for a leveler.

He also chipped in with two ball recoveries and limited mistakes, with only one unsuccessful touch. For a side protecting a one-goal lead after halftime, that reliability is gold.

Clean distribution and measured carrying

On the ball, Casemiro was tidy and progressive when needed. He completed 42 of 49 passes, an 86 percent clip. He went a perfect 21 of 21 in his own half and 21 of 28 in the opposition half, plus one accurate long ball from one attempt.

He carried the ball eight times for 81.2 meters in total distance. There was one standout progressive run of roughly 26.3 meters and 27.9 meters in total progressive carrying. He picked his moments well rather than forcing play.

Season snapshot on Sofascore

Zooming out, this display fits a strong league campaign. Casemiro now sits on 9 Premier League goals and 2 assists in 32 appearances (31 starts), with a season Sofascore Rating of 7.23. He has 85 tackles and 28 interceptions, plus 176 total duels won.

He remains a serious set-piece and aerial threat too, with 8 headed league goals this season. Add 32 key passes and an 81 percent passing accuracy and you get a rounded midfield profile that shows up in the biggest moments.

Why it stands out on Sofascore

This outing hit all the notes the Sofascore algorithm rewards. Goal contribution, elite duel win rate, volume defending, and secure passing combined for that 9.4 Sofascore Rating. It was impact and control stacked together.

Fans can dive deeper into Casemiro’s match heatmap, xG breakdown, and full Man Utd vs Brentford stats on Sofascore. If you like your midfield play measured in numbers as well as moments, this one is worth a rewatch.