UEFA Champions League 26/27 · Round 2 · TUE, OCT 13
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United match report: Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United in Champions League
Atletico Madrid took a first-half lead and added a second late on to secure a home win over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League.
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Result
Atletico Madrid won 2-0, leading 1-0 at half-time. The result is a home win for Atletico Madrid.
Goals
Pablo Barrios scored in the first minute, assisted by Alex Baena, to put Atletico Madrid ahead. This was Pablo Barrios's first UEFA Champions League goal for Atletico Madrid this season. Ademola Lookman added a second in the 79th minute. This was Ademola Lookman's first UEFA Champions League goal for Atletico Madrid this season.
Match flow
Atletico Madrid were on top for most of the first half. Manchester United were on top for most of the second half. Neither side held the upper hand across the match.
Key stats
Atletico Madrid controlled possession with 62% compared to Manchester United's 38%. Atletico Madrid also had more dangerous attacks, 41 to 27. However, Manchester United had more corners, 5 to 2.
Discipline
Both sides received one yellow card. Manchester United had a player sent off with one red card. The match official was Glenn Nyberg.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Atletico Madrid the favourites, at an implied 48%; Atletico Madrid won the match.
What it means
Atletico Madrid are now in 13th place with 3 points and a goal difference of 1. Manchester United are in 7th place with 3 points and a goal difference of 2.
Verdict
Atletico Madrid took their chances in a match where neither side dominated overall. The home side's first-half pressure paid off with an early goal, and they added a second late on to secure the win. Manchester United improved after the break but could not find a way through.