Atletico Madrid v Man United LIVE: Much-changed visitors concede inside 60 seconds in Champions League

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(Reuters)

Manchester United conceded inside 60 seconds at Atletico Madrid after under-pressure boss MIchael Carrick made five changes for the crucial Champions League trip.

After a run of four games without a win, Carrick dropped Harry Maguire for Ayden Heaven and brought Leny Yoro in for the injured Luke Shaw to form a much-changed defence.

But it was breached after just 53 seconds as a simple ball behind the United back-line led Alex Baena to square to Pablo Barrios for a simple finish despite Heaven’s attempt to clear.

It’s been a difficult few weeks for Carrick’s side, who picked up after the extended international break exactly where they left off, with a poor showing and 1-1 stalemate with 10-man Tottenham in the Premier League.

Spurs’ injury-time equaliser sparked boos from the Old Trafford faithful and pressure is mounting on an underperforming side, who now take on in-form Atletico.

Follow latest updates from the Metropolitano with our live blog below:

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

30 mins: Alex Baena has been a handful for United’s midfield duo of Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba.

Baleba battles with him this time and clatters him to ground.

He’s given a warning from the referee but avoids a yellow card.

(Reuters)
Mike Jones13 October 2026 20:32

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

The latest from Chris Wilson, who is in place at the Metropolitano:

Another chance for Mbeumo and then a free header at the back post for Baleba…you get the sense United could rue these missed opportunities to get back in the game.

And within a minute they almost do, with a superb free-kick from Grimaldo clipping the top of the bar!

Chris Wilson13 October 2026 20:30

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

27 mins: Save or woodwork?

Atletico win a free kick inside United’s half and Grimaldo has a shy at goal.

He curls it towards the far top corner but lands the ball on the corner of the post and the crossbar.

Lammens leapt across and wasn’t confident it was missing.

Mike Jones13 October 2026 20:29

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

25 mins: Chance!

Another opportunity for Man Utd to equalise. The corner won from Mbeumo’s effort is whipped over to the far post and Baleba is free.

He heads it at goal but Oblak is on hand again to deny United.

Mike Jones13 October 2026 20:28

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

24 mins: Romero loses the ball to Baleba whose interception knocks it to Mbeumo.

He plays a slick one-two with Tielemans and gets into the box.

A shot is fired at the goalkeeper and Oblak keeps it out!

Mike Jones13 October 2026 20:27

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

21 mins: It’s simple and easy stuff from Atletico.

Keep hold of the ball and invite Man Utd on in order to create space in behind for their runners.

United just can’t get control on the game.

Mike Jones13 October 2026 20:26

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

18 mins: Atletico are maintaining possession of the ball but aren’t getting much joy.

That is until Andrey Santos lunges into a tackle in midfield and misses the ball. The hosts fizz it out to the left but Diogo Dalot has positioned himself well and holds up the attack.

United get back in shape and force Atletico to retreat.

Mike Jones13 October 2026 20:21

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

15 mins: This is better from Man Utd. They’ve wrestled a bit of momentum back after conceding the goal and are pushing up into Atletico’s final third.

Can they assert some real pressure on their hosts now?

Martinez floats a pass over the top as Rashford drives into the box from the left. He attempts to shoot on the volley but misses the dropping ball and it bounces out for a goal kick.

(Reuters)
Mike Jones13 October 2026 20:17

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

The latest from Chris Wilson, who is in place at the Metropolitano:

That has to go down as both a brilliant save from Oblak and a huge miss from Mbeumo – he has to score that!

United have settled slightly in the last few minutes but they look so vulnerable whenever Atletico pile forward.

Chris Wilson13 October 2026 20:16

Atletico 1-0 Man Utd

12 mins: Chance!

Mbeumo should score. He’s played in by Tielemans and dances inside of Cristian Romero.

That opens up enough space to shoot but Jan Oblak comes off his line and gets the slightest of touches to take the ball wide of the far bottom corner.

A great save in the end.

(PA)
Mike Jones13 October 2026 20:15
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