Atlético Madrid secured its first victory of the UEFA Champions League season by defeating Manchester United at the Estadio Metropolitano.
The result extends a difficult stretch for Manchester United under manager Michael Carrick. Flashscore noted that the Red Devils entered the Spanish capital following their worst start to a domestic league campaign since the 1986–87 season, having accumulated only six points from their opening six Premier League fixtures. Carrick acknowledged the mounting pressure in his pre-match remarks, telling reporters that while supporters view the difficult start as a catastrophe, the team maintains its internal focus.
The last time Manchester United faced Atlético Madrid was in pre-season in August 2026, when United came from behind to secure a 2–1 victory.However, their last competitive meeting was back in March 2022, when United lost 1–0 at Old Trafford in the Champions League round of 16… https://t.co/6k2sHolODQ pic.twitter.com/wwdGOaZ3RI
Preparation for the trip to Madrid was complicated by fitness concerns within the squad. TERAZ.sk reported that left-back Luke Shaw and midfielder Kobbie Mainoo both missed Monday training sessions at Carrington following a 1–1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, where Shaw played through an incident that saw Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur sent off. Alongside Shaw and Mainoo, Manchester United traveled without the injured Benjamin Šeško, Patrick Dorgu, Noussair Mazraoui, and long-term absentee Manuel Ugarte. Conversely, Dutch central defender Matthijs de Ligt returned to training after recovering from a back injury that sidelined him since November 2025, according to club reports covered by Flashscore.
For Atletico Madrid, the fixture provided a vital response after opening their European campaign with a 1–2 defeat against Liverpool. Futbalspravy.sk noted that Diego Simeone’s side entered the contest backed by strong domestic form in La Liga, maintaining a historical record against English visitors at the Metropolitano. Glenn Nyberg of Sweden officiated the match, which was broadcast live via Nova Sport 4 and the Voyo streaming platform.
Manchester United’s European schedule continues amid domestic rebuilding under Carrick, who pointed to defensive lapses in recent fixtures as the primary area demanding immediate correction. Atletico Madrid turns its attention back to upcoming domestic and continental commitments as the league phase of the Champions League progresses.
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