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Simeone warns Atlético that Manchester United remain a threat
Atlético Madrid host Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Coach Diego Simeone warned his players not to underestimate United, despite the club's difficult start in the Premier League.
United had gone four league matches without a win and had collected six points from their first six games.
Simeone said United press aggressively, move well off the ball and can disrupt opponents with their pressure.
He considers United a strong and dangerous team, pointing to their quality and their better start in Europe, including a 4-0 win over Sabah.
Atlético also have a result to chase after losing 2-1 to Liverpool in their opening Champions League match.
A win would help Atlético respond to that defeat, while Simeone's side arrive after four straight wins in La Liga.
Diego Simeone warned Atlético Madrid that Manchester United remain a strong and dangerous opponent despite their poor domestic form.
Atlético host United in a Champions League match at the Metropolitano.
Simeone said United press aggressively, move well without the ball and can use their pressing to take time away from opponents.
United had gone four league matches without a win after drawing 1-1 with Tottenham.
Atlético entered the match after winning four consecutive La Liga games.
- Who
- Atlético Madrid and Manchester United, with Diego Simeone warning Atlético players about United.
- What
- The teams are meeting in a Champions League match.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The Metropolitano stadium in Madrid.
- Why
- The match is a Champions League fixture; Simeone said United remain dangerous despite their domestic results.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Atlético began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham, extending their league winless run to four matches.
Simeone discussed the upcoming match at a press conference.
Atlético Madrid and Manchester United were scheduled to meet in the Champions League at the Metropolitano.
- Atlético’s previous Champions League result
- 2-1 defeat to Liverpool
- Manchester United’s recent league result
- 1-1 draw with Tottenham
- United’s league winless run
- Four matches
- Atlético’s La Liga run
- Four consecutive wins
- Venue
- Metropolitano, Madrid
What people are saying
C’est Manchester United. Au-delà des résultats et des nuls qu’ils ont obtenus, c’est une équipe très forte.
Nous affrontons une très bonne équipe, qui presse en phase défensive, avec de bons mouvements sans ballon, et qui est douée pour vous voler du temps quand elle presse
Entiendo la postura de enfatizar en que se juegue aquí, pero la realidad es el partido a partido, no alimentemos situaciones que están lejos, sino el partido a partido, ahí somos fuertes
昨季、世界最高のリーグであるプレミアリーグで、彼らは素晴らしいシーズンを送った。
Sources
DIRECT. Atlético de Madrid - Manchester United, Ligue des champions : Le match commence !
Diego Simeone a peur que Manchester United gagne du temps
ディエゴ・シメオネ、プレミアリーグで苦しいスタートを切ったマンチェスター・ユナイテッドも「依然として大きな脅威」と強調
Simeone: "Entiendo enfatizar el que la final se juegue aquí, pero nuestra realidad es el partido a partido"
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