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Champions League: Man United Under Pressure and Barcelona Aims to End Barren Run
Manchester United are missing six players, while Atletico Madrid enter with a fully fit squad and four wins in their last five matches.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Manchester United lost 2-0 to Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the Champions League, intensifying pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
Manager Michael Carrick fielded a depleted squad after Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo were ruled out with injuries sustained during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Tottenham.
Pablo Barrios scored within 50 seconds for Atlético Madrid, and defender Leny Yoro received a 74th-minute red card before Ademola Lookman added a second goal.
Defender Lisandro Martinez criticized technical director Jason Wilcox, stating, "I expect more from our technical director," after the team's poor performance in Madrid.
Manchester United remains winless in five matches across all competitions, with manager Carrick facing mounting scrutiny ahead of Sunday's league fixture against Leeds United.
Scoring a goal at the start of the match and one at the end, Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the “Metropolitan”.
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