Atletico Madrid host Manchester United at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday, October 13 (3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT).
No fresh fitness concerns have surfaced for either side, and both arrive with clear pictures of who leads the way. Atletico Madrid’s threat starts with Julián Alvarez, who put three shots on target and claimed an assist in their opening match, alongside midfielder Marcos Llorente Moreno, who scored the only goal they managed. Pablo Barrios Rivas and Alejandro Baena Rodríguez add the creative support through the centre of the park. Manchester United will again lean on Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha, who both scored in their opening win, with Benjamin Šeško and Bryan Mbeumo offering further options off the bench or from the start.
Atletico Madrid shipped two goals in their own defeat to Liverpool, a sign their defence can be got at, while Manchester United’s attack has already shown firepower with four goals in one outing. Both teams have scored in their opening matches, and with Alvarez and Llorente Moreno capable of adding to Atletico Madrid’s own tally, an open game looks the likely shape of this one — with the home side’s extra threat in behind just about expected to nose it in a 2-1 finish.
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Best Bets & Predictions
Atletico Madrid aim to bounce back at home against a Manchester United side flush with confidence after their own opening-day rout.
Our approach: we weigh standings context, early-season form and underlying player data (shots, chances created, goals) to anchor the Result, Correct Score, BTTS and Over/Under picks before layering in the standout performers most likely to influence the scoreline.
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Season Form & Standings
Atletico Madrid have 0 points from 1 game, with a -1 goal difference after a 2-1 loss to Liverpool on the road. Manchester United have 3 points from 1 game, boosted by a +4 goal difference after thumping Sabah 4-0 at home.
Champions League
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| Atletico Madrid | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Atletico Madrid
3-5-2Manchester United
4-2-3-1Potential Match-Winners
- Marcos Llorente Moreno (Atletico Madrid): The midfielder scored Atletico Madrid’s goal against Liverpool, converting his only shot on target across 90 minutes on the pitch.
- Julián Alvarez (Atletico Madrid): The striker fired three shots, all three on target, and added an assist in Atletico Madrid’s opening match, still waiting for his first goal of the campaign.
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): The attacking midfielder scored and created four chances from three shots in Manchester United’s opening win, directly involved at both ends of the pitch.
Recent Form
Atletico Madrid: L
- 2026-09-09: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid (L, away)
Atletico Madrid’s only outing so far ended in a 2-1 loss away to Liverpool.
Manchester United: W
- 2026-09-10: Manchester United 4-0 Sabah (W, home)
Manchester United’s sole match so far was a 4-0 win over Sabah at home.
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Prediction
Atletico Madrid sit on 0 points after 1 game while Manchester United have 3 points from their own opener, but home advantage and a sharper look at Marcos Llorente Moreno and Julián Alvarez should be enough to get Atletico Madrid over the line. Expect goals at both ends again, with Manchester United’s attack good for another through Bruno Fernandes or Matheus Cunha, before Atletico Madrid’s extra edge settles it 2-1.