Manchester United’s bad patch continues. While they remained on two defeats and two draws, in all competitions, the Red Devils lost this Tuesday on the pitch of Atlético de Madrid (2-0, 2nd day of the Champions League). Dominated by their opponents, the Mancuniens were not up to par and even finished with ten men after the expulsion of Leny Yoro.
The French defender’s arm to prevent an opponent from heading towards the goal was in reality just another confirmation of United’s difficulties for several weeks. Bruno Fernandes and his team almost didn’t even have time to get going as Atlético was already ahead on the scoreboard. On a serve from Alex Baena, Pablo Barrios deceived the Mancunian vigilance (1-0, 1st).
Another Madrid goal will be scored just before the break by Johnny Cardoso, but the VAR will cancel it for an initial handball from Marcos Llorente (44th). At the hour mark, Michael Carrick tried to shake up his team a little by making three changes. But nothing will help.
Atlético offers itself a first victory in C1 this season
The end of the match will be punctuated by the expulsion of Leny Yoro (74th), before Ademola Lookman, who entered the game eight minutes earlier, brings the score to 2-0 (79th). Manchester United will have a final opportunity in stoppage time, on a tense shot from Matheus Cunha masterfully diverted with the tip of the right foot by Jan Oblak (90th + 2).
Beaten by Liveprool on the first day, Atlético signed its first victory of the season in the Champions League and temporarily moved up to thirteenth place. Manchester United are seventh.
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