The 24-year-old, who once again partnered Raphael Varane in the heart of our defence, helped secure a vital clean sheet, as goals from Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo ensured victory at the Zimbru Stadium.
Having made a solid start to life at Old Trafford, Martinez insists getting off the mark in Europe is something both he and his team-mates were passionate about achieving.
''Tonight we had to win as we needed the three points. It was very important to us,'' he began, speaking to MUTV following our win in Moldova.
''We work very hard everyday in training and today [Jadon] Sancho scored a fantastic goal.