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Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in Champions League league phase
Manchester United travel to Atletico Madrid for a Champions League league-phase match on October 14.
The game is at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium in Madrid.
United are without a win in their last four games, including a 1-1 draw with Tottenham after conceding an injury-time equaliser.
Coach Michael Carrick made several changes to the team, with Carlos Baleba set for his first start for the club.
Atletico come into the match having won their last four games under coach Diego Simeone.
They have lost only twice in 19 home games against English clubs, adding to the challenge for United.
The match is the second round of the Champions League league phase, and the teams are due to play on October 14.
Manchester United are set to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League league phase at the Metropolitano.
The match is scheduled for 13 October in the UK and 14 October in Japan.
Manchester United are winless in their last four games, while Atletico have won their last four.
Carlos Baleba is in Manchester United’s starting lineup for his first start for the club.
Atletico have lost two of their 19 home games against English sides, according to the Independent.
- Who
- Atletico Madrid and Manchester United.
- What
- A Champions League league-phase match.
- When
- Scheduled for 13 October 2026 in the UK; Lemino lists 14 October in Japan, with kick-off at 4:00 a.m. Japan time.
- Where
- Estadio Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid’s home stadium in Madrid.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Michael Carrick said Matthijs de Ligt was fit to play, while noting the decision would depend on timing and how much he could play.
Manchester United and Atletico Madrid announced their starting lineups ahead of the match.
The match was scheduled to kick off at 4:00 a.m. at Estadio Metropolitano.
- Competition
- 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase, second round
- Venue
- Estadio Metropolitano
- Kick-off
- 4:00 a.m. Japan time on 14 October 2026
- Manchester United starter
- Carlos Baleba, making his first start for the club
- Atletico’s recent form
- Four consecutive wins
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