Atlético Madrid beats 10-man Manchester United 2-0 in European tie
Pablo Barrios scored after 53 seconds as Atlético Madrid defeated Manchester United in a Champions League match.
At a glance
- Barrios scored for Atlético Madrid within the first minute of play
- Lookman added a second goal late in the match
- Manchester United played with 10 players after Yoro's red card
- The defeat continues a difficult period for Manchester United this season
Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in a European fixture. Pablo Barrios opened the scoring after just 53 seconds, and Ademola Lookman added a second goal late in the match.
The loss came after Manchester United was reduced to 10 players when Leny Yoro received a red card. Manager Michael Carrick had stated before the match that a positive response from his team was imminent, but the early concession and subsequent performance suggested otherwise.
Why it matters
Manchester United has experienced their worst start to a season in 40 years, making results in European competition particularly significant.
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