{"id":1502735,"date":"2026-10-13T22:50:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T21:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1502735"},"modified":"2026-10-13T22:55:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T21:55:40","slug":"post-match-analysis-atletico-madrid-vs-manchester-united-13-10-26","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-atletico-madrid-vs-manchester-united-13-10-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United stats and analysis: Simeone’s men win the battle as Carrick’s new ideas fail to inspire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United<\/a> 2-0 to secure their first win in the Champions League this campaign.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was the perfect start for Diego Simeone<\/a>‘s side, while simultaneously being the worst start possible for Michael Carrick<\/a>‘s side, as Pablo Barrios<\/a> finished off a move where Atletico Madrid worked it from back to front through the Manchester United press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manchester United had a period in the first half after the early goal where they managed to create a few half chances, but after Atletico Madrid weathered the small storm, they were able to control proceedings until half-time and take a 1-0 lead in at the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 74th minute, Leny Yoro<\/a> was sent off for a challenge on the last man, getting tangled up with Jonathan David<\/a> as the last man, resulting in his dismissal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atletico Madrid then added their second to put the game to bed, with Ademola Lookman<\/a> scoring in the 79th minute, coming from the bench to seal the victory and all three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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