Atlético v Man United
Play By Play
Atletico Madrid get their first Champions League win of the season at the expense of ailing Manchester United, finishing the contest soon after their visitors were reduced to 10 men. Leading by one goal for more than an hour, after Barrios opened the scoring within 47 seconds, Atleti eventually sealed the deal when Yoro was sent off and substitute Lookman made the most of some extra space to turn home from close range. In between, Cardoso had a goal chalked off by the VAR and both teams struck the goal-frame, with Grimaldo's free-kick clipping the angle and Alvarez hitting the post before United captain Bruno Fernandes curled a stunner against the crossbar. Both goalkeepers were made to work, too, as Atleti finished with an xG of 1.42 from 11 attempts, compared to 0.98 for Man Utd. In truth, it was a tame second half from Carrick's side, who have now lost three of their five games since beating Champions League debutants Sabah on matchday one. By contrast, Simeone should be content to see his team rack up a fifth straight win since losing to Liverpool at Anfield. While Atleti will visit Stuttgart for their next Champions League fixture, United face a tricky trip to Como next Wednesday. That's all from our live coverage today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
FULL-TIME: ATLETICO MADRID 2-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Taking this game into account, none of Atletico Madrid's last 40 Champions League matches have finished goalless, and they're set to keep just a second clean sheet in their last 18 UCL fixtures.
SAVE! Cunha can't quite score against his old club! After Atleti fail to clear their lines, Zirkzee tees up his fellow substitute with a low pass across the area, before Cunha's firm strike is repelled by Oblak's right leg!
As Atleti edge towards their first Champions League win of the 2026-27 season, there will be five additional minutes at the end of this second half.
Santos and Llorente clash in midfield, momentarily causing a halt in play. Fortunately, both are able to dust themselves down and continue.
Within seconds of his arrival from the bench, Le Normand is booked for deliberately dragging back Cunha by the shirt.
The home side make their final change: Simeone is replaced by an extra defender, Le Normand.
Naturally, the away side look totally deflated, and Manchester United will surely be glad to hear the full-time whistle. It'll be five competitive games against Atletico Madrid without a win, and they've still only won two matches this season - against Sabah and Ipswich Town.
Potentially finishing today's game as a contest, that was Lookman's ninth Champions League strike. In his six career appearances as a substitute, the Nigeria international has now been directly involved in four UCL goals.
Heaven has struggled too, and he'll be replaced by the vastly experienced Maguire.
Ending a miserable shift for United's skipper, Bruno Fernandes makes way for former Atleti striker Cunha.
GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!! ATLETI SURELY SEAL IT! Soon after Manchester United are reduced to 10 men, the hosts make their numerical advantage count! When David's low drive is saved by Lammens, his fellow sub Lookman is on hand to fire home from close range! That's 2-0 to Los Colchoneros in Madrid!
Yoro (20y 334d) is the third-youngest Manchester United player to be sent off in a Champions League game, after Rafael against Bayern Munich in April 2010 (19y 272d) and Wayne Rooney against Villarreal in September 2005 (19y 325d). It could cost the Red Devils any hope of getting back into this match.
United's tough task has just become much more difficult, and their chance of taking anything from this game has slipped to just 9%. As things stand, Atleti have a 91% chance of victory, which would draw them level on three points with the English club.
MANCHESTER UNITED GO DOWN TO 10 MEN! The referee is sent to his pitchside monitor by the VAR, and he very quickly decides to send Yoro off! For the denial of a goalscoring opportunity - having hauled back David - the French defender must walk!
RED CARD CHECK! David races through the centre and seems to be clipped before falling over. He still releases the ball to Lookman, who then fluffs a one-on-one with an advancing Lammens. The VAR belatedly intervenes to check whether Yoro fouled David and prevented a goalscoring opportunity!
The lively Baena also makes way, with Lookman replacing him.
Introducing more midfield ballast, Simeone sends on Hjulmand for Alvarez.
OFF THE BAR! United come close! Heaven's throughball opens up space for Amad Diallo, but Llorente covers across and concedes a corner-kick. Bruno Fernandes then takes it short to Amad and quickly gets the ball back, before curling a wicked dipping strike against the top of the crossbar!
Oblak comfortably gathers a bobbling first-time attempt by Bruno Fernandes, who never really looked well set to shoot from the edge of Atleti's box.
Zirkzee will support Mbeumo up front, as United playmaker Tielemans makes way.
Mount is sent on in place of the impressive Baleba.
Carrick finally turns to his bench. First, Amad Diallo replaces Rashford.
Baena tries his luck once again, after Dalot fails to fully clear his lines following Grimaldo's blocked shot. It's well struck from an angle, but Lammens fields the ball safely enough.
