Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United, 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, League Phase
· UEFA Champions LeaguePressure builds on Michael Carrick as 10-man Man United slip to 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid
Manchester United's winless run extended to a fifth match as Michael Carrick's side made a nightmare start and lost Leny Yoro to a red card in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Goal! Atletico Madrid 1, Manchester United 0. Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Álex Baena.
- 4': Foul by Ayden Heaven (Manchester United).
- 4': Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Attempt saved. Alejandro Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Senne Lammens (Manchester United). Assisted by Álex Baena.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Giuliano Simeone.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Youri Tielemans.
- 12': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Marcos Llorente.
- 15': Attempt missed. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lisandro Martínez with a through ball.
- 20': Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 20': Foul by Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid).
- 24': Attempt saved. Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid). Assisted by Youri Tielemans.
- 24': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Jan Oblak.
- 25': Attempt saved. Carlos Baleba (Manchester United) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid). Assisted by Bruno Fernandes with a cross.
- 25': Foul by Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United).
- 25': Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 27': Alejandro Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
- 28': Foul by Carlos Baleba (Manchester United).
- 28': Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 29': Andrey Santos (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Foul by Lee Kang-In (Atletico Madrid).
- 30': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by Lisandro Martínez.
- 31': Foul by Marcus Rashford (Manchester United).
- 31': Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Andrey Santos (Manchester United).
- 36': Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Ayden Heaven (Manchester United).
- 40': Lee Kang-In (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 42': Attempt missed. Julián Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Pablo Barrios.
- 43': Handball by Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid).
- 43': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 45': VAR Decision: No Goal Atletico Madrid 1-0 Manchester United.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Foul by Youri Tielemans (Manchester United).
- 45'+2': Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Alejandro Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the left from a direct free kick.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Atletico Madrid 1, Manchester United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Atletico Madrid 1, Manchester United 0.
- 48': Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid).
- 49': Foul by Marcus Rashford (Manchester United).
- 49': Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Offside, Manchester United. Marcus Rashford is caught offside.
- 52': Foul by Marcus Rashford (Manchester United).
- 52': Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 52': Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 54': Julián Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Pablo Barrios.
- 55': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by Lisandro Martínez.
- 57': Attempt missed. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Youri Tielemans following a fast break.
- 58': Foul by Carlos Baleba (Manchester United).
- 58': Lee Kang-In (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Attempt missed. Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Johnny Cardoso.
- 60': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Marc Pubill replaces Pablo Barrios.
- 61': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Jonathan David replaces Lee Kang-In.
- 61': Carlos Baleba (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Foul by Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid).
- 64': Foul by Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United).
- 64': Jonathan David (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Attempt saved. Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Senne Lammens (Manchester United).
- 66': Substitution, Manchester United. Joshua Zirkzee replaces Youri Tielemans.
- 66': Substitution, Manchester United. Mason Mount replaces Carlos Baleba.
- 66': Substitution, Manchester United. Amad Diallo replaces Marcus Rashford.
- 69': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid). Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
- 70': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Giuliano Simeone.
- 70': Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left. Assisted by Amad Diallo following a corner.
- 71': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Ademola Lookman replaces Álex Baena.
- 71': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Morten Hjulmand replaces Julián Alvarez.
- 72': Foul by Leny Yoro (Manchester United).
- 72': Jonathan David (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Leny Yoro (Manchester United).
- 74': Leny Yoro (Manchester United) is shown the red card.
- 75': Offside, Atletico Madrid. Dávid Hancko is caught offside.
- 78': Ayden Heaven (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid).
- 79': Attempt saved. Jonathan David (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Senne Lammens (Manchester United). Assisted by Alejandro Grimaldo.
- 79': Goal! Atletico Madrid 2, Manchester United 0. Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner following a fast break.
- 80': Substitution, Manchester United. Harry Maguire replaces Ayden Heaven.
- 80': Substitution, Manchester United. Matheus Cunha replaces Bruno Fernandes.
- 81': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Morten Hjulmand.
- 82': Mason Mount (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 82': Foul by Jonathan David (Atletico Madrid).
- 87': Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid).
- 88': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Robin Le Normand replaces Giuliano Simeone.
- 88': Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 88': Foul by Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid).
- 88': Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 89': Andrey Santos (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 89': Foul by Morten Hjulmand (Atletico Madrid).
- 89': Andrey Santos (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid).
- 90': Foul by Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United).
- 90': Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Attempt saved. Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid). Assisted by Joshua Zirkzee.
- 90'+3': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Jan Oblak.
- 90'+3': Offside, Manchester United. Harry Maguire is caught offside.
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Harry Maguire (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Atletico Madrid 2, Manchester United 0.
- 0': Match ends, Atletico Madrid 2, Manchester United 0.
Statistics
 MAN |
ATM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 42.2 | Possession | 57.8 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 398 | Accurate Passes | 578 |
| 466 | Passes | 652 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 13 | Crosses | 5 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 31 | Long Balls | 53 |
| 10 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 3 |
| 21 | Tackles | 5 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 13 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 13 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Location: Madrid, Spain
Attendance: 69,493
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Location: Madrid, Spain
Attendance: 69,493
UEFA Champions League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | +5 | 6 |
Line-Ups
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Jan Oblak (GK) |
| 17 | Dávid Hancko |
| 21 | Cristian Romero |
| 22 | Alejandro Grimaldo |
| 14 | Marcos Llorente |
| 5 | Johnny Cardoso |
| 8 | Pablo Barrios |
| 10 | Álex Baena |
| 20 | Giuliano Simeone |
| 19 | Julián Álvarez |
| 7 | Lee Kang-In |
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Senne Lammens (GK) |
| 6 | Lisandro Martínez |
| 15 | Leny Yoro  |
| 26 | Ayden Heaven |
| 2 | Diogo Dalot |
| 18 | Youri Tielemans |
| 20 | Carlos Baleba |
| 17 | Andrey Santos |
| 19 | Bryan Mbeumo |
| 9 | Marcus Rashford  |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandes |
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