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Atlético Madrid host struggling Manchester United in Champions League
Atlético Madrid host Manchester United at the Metropolitano in a Champions League match.
Atlético lost their opening match to Liverpool but have not lost since, while United have not won since beating Sabah in their opener.
The teams last met in the 2021-22 Champions League round of 16, when Atlético advanced after winning at Old Trafford.
United’s attack is led by Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, who have combined for 13 goal contributions.
Atlético’s Álex Baena leads his team with four goals and two assists, and Julián Alvarez is expected to start.
Michael Carrick is under pressure after United’s poor start, with speculation about his future as coach.
The match gives both teams a chance to improve their position in Europe, but no result is reported.
Atlético Madrid host Manchester United in a Champions League match at the Metropolitano.
Atlético lost to Liverpool in the opening round but have not been beaten since.
Manchester United have not won since their opening-round Champions League victory over Sabah.
United’s attacking trio of Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have combined for 13 goal contributions.
Atlético’s Álex Baena leads the team with four goals and two assists.
- Who
- Atlético Madrid and Manchester United.
- What
- A Champions League match.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- The Metropolitano in Madrid.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Atlético and Manchester United met in the Champions League round of 16, with Atlético advancing after a draw at the Metropolitano and a win at Old Trafford.
Atlético lost to Liverpool, while Manchester United beat Sabah.
Manchester United arrived at the Metropolitano without another victory.
- Venue
- Metropolitano, Madrid
- United attacking trio
- Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha
- United trio's goal contributions
- 13
- Álex Baena
- 4 goals and 2 assists
- Previous Champions League meeting
- 2021-22 round of 16
What people are saying
we don't treat it differently than against Real Madrid or Barcelona
Lookman is not where he wants to be or where we want to see him, but he works every day for it
Last year we came very close to reaching the final and it would be fantastic to do so this year
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