The ex-Red put in an excellent performance for the Turkish side as they beat the Reds 2-1 on Wednesday, to register their first points in Group H.
It was also Basaksehir’s first victory in the Champions League, which came courtesy of goals from Demba Ba and Edin Visca, while Anthony Martial netted for United just before the break.
Speaking after the match, Rafael admitted that, while he enjoyed the win, he cannot wait for the reverse fixture.
“Definitely,”
the defender responded, when asked if he was looking forward to his Old Trafford return.
“The Theatre of Dreams is where my dreams came true.