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Manchester United<\/a> return to Champions League action with a trip to face Atletico Madrid on Tuesday at 8pm (UK time).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Red Devils go into this game in poor form, winless in their past four games across all competitions. That was since they opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 win over Sabah<\/a>. But this game marks the start of a tricky trio of away games. After travelling to Madrid, Man Utd then face Leeds United<\/a> at Elland Road before meeting Como<\/a> in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atletico Madrid are enjoying a much better season domestically. Diego Simeone<\/a>‘s side sit second in La Liga with six wins from eight, drawing one and losing one. That includes victory over Real Madrid<\/a> before the international break. But they did lose their opening Champions League game. Against Premier League<\/a> opposition too. The Rojiblanco lost 2-1 to Liverpool<\/a> at Anfield last month and will be wary of another defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will be just the fifth time these sides have met, with Man Utd yet to win — two draws, two defeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Atletico Madrid vs Man Utd team news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Man Utd team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it rains, it pours. Man Utd have had a few doubts added to their injury worries following the draw with Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>. Kobbie Mainoo<\/a> was not in training on Monday and is now a doubt for the trip to Madrid. Carlos Baleba<\/a> came on for his club debut having suffered with his own injury problems, but is unlikely to go straight in from the start here. So Andrey Santos<\/a> could come in to replace Mainoo as Youri Tielemans<\/a>‘ partner, with Manuel Ugarte<\/a> still injured. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luke Shaw also missed training, throwing Man Utd’s defence into a possible change. Diogo Dalot could come in at left-back — with Patrick Dorgu<\/a> still injured — leaving Leny Yoro<\/a> on the right. Harry Maguire<\/a> and Lisandro Martinez would continue as the centre-back duo, as Matthijs de Ligt<\/a> is not yet ready to return. Noussair Mazraoui<\/a> is also still injured, limiting Man Utd’s options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There may be a change in attack. Amad Diallo<\/a> made his return from injury at the weekend, but this may be too soon for him to start two games in quick succession. Bryan Mbeumo<\/a> could drop to right wing, with Matheus Cunha<\/a> replacing him at the peak of the attack. That would allow Marcus Rashford<\/a> to start on the left, with Bruno Fernandes remaining as the No.10. Benjamin Sesko is unavailable through injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Atletico Madrid team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Simeone opted for a back three against Liverpool, but is unlikely to continue that, sticking with his back-four system for the rest of the season so far. The back four will include former Tottenham defender Cristian Romero<\/a>, who will no doubt relish another chance to get at some Premier League attackers. Marcos Llorente<\/a>, Alejandro Grimaldo and David Hancko should complete the defence, with the latter having been partially rested at the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan David<\/a> is expected to lead the line for Atletico Madrid, still being favoured ahead of Julian Alvarez. Alexander Sorloth made a cameo appearance against Deportivo Alaves at the weekend, his first minutes of the season due to injury. Lee Kang-in and Alex Baena are likely to return to the attack after some rotation at the weekend, with Ademola Lookman<\/a> and Pablo Barrios<\/a> dropping out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Koke and Johnny Cardoso<\/a> will be the double-pivot, and will be key to Atletico Madrid commanding the midfield battle. Jorge Castillo<\/a> and Morten Hjulmand<\/a> are other options, however, as is Llorente should Marc Pubill<\/a> start at right-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atletico Madrid vs Man Utd predicted lineups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1): <\/strong>Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Romero, Hancko, Grimaldo; Koke, Cardoso; Simeone, Lee, Baena; David. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man Utd (4-2-3-1): <\/strong>Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Santos, Tielemans; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.<\/p>\n\n\n

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