Atlético Madrid beat 10-man Manchester United 2-0, piling pressure on Michael Carrick
Pablo Barrios scored inside the first minute and Ademola Lookman sealed it after Leny Yoro's red card. United are now winless in five games.
At a glance
- Atlético won 2–0 at the Metropolitano on October 13 in matchday two of the Champions League league phase.
- Pablo Barrios scored after about 50 seconds; Ademola Lookman added the second on 79 minutes.
- Leny Yoro was sent off after a VAR review for a last-man foul on Jonathan David.
- Manchester United are winless in five games and have made their worst domestic start in 40 years.
Manchester United's slump deepened in Madrid on Tuesday night. Atlético Madrid beat Michael Carrick's side 2–0 at the Metropolitano on October 13, 2026, in matchday two of the Champions League league phase, leaving United without a win in five games across all competitions.
Match facts
| Score | Atlético Madrid 2–0 Manchester United |
| Venue | Metropolitano, Madrid |
| Goals | Pablo Barrios (1'), Ademola Lookman (79') |
| Red card | Leny Yoro (Man United, 74') |
| Competition | Champions League, league phase, matchday two |
A start United could not recover from
Atlético needed less than a minute. Giuliano Simeone collected a long ball and set up Pablo Barrios to side-foot home after roughly 50 seconds, sending a home crowd that had unfurled a "defend what we love" banner into celebration.
Diego Simeone's side could have been further ahead:
- Alejandro Grimaldo's free-kick struck the angle of post and crossbar.
- Julián Álvarez — still without a goal this season — hit the post early in the second half.
- A Johnny Cardoso strike was ruled out after VAR spotted an earlier handball by Marcos Llorente.
United's best chances fell to Bryan Mbeumo, who fired wide, and Marcus Rashford, who was inches from meeting a Lisandro Martínez delivery.
Red card and a killer second
The game turned in the 74th minute. Defender Leny Yoro was sent off after a VAR review for bringing down Canada striker Jonathan David as the last man, a decision some observers felt was harsh. Five minutes later David was denied by goalkeeper Senne Lammens, but London-born Nigeria international Ademola Lookman tucked in the rebound. Jan Oblak saved late from substitute Matheus Cunha to protect the clean sheet.
What it means for Atlético
The win was Atlético's first of this Champions League campaign after an opening defeat to Liverpool, and puts them back on track in the 36-team league table. Simeone's side controlled long spells, and Lookman's goal will boost a forward line in which Álvarez is still searching for his first goal.
Pressure on Carrick
For United, already on their worst domestic start in 40 years, the defeat adds to the scrutiny on Carrick. The problems are familiar: a slow start, missed chances and a costly defensive error. With six league-phase matches left, United are not out of contention for the knockout rounds, but they need points quickly.
What happens next
Both clubs return to domestic action at the weekend before matchday three later in October. United's next results could decide how much longer Carrick has to turn things around.
Questions people are asking
Who scored for Atlético against Manchester United?
Pablo Barrios in the first minute and Ademola Lookman in the 79th minute.
Why was Leny Yoro sent off?
He was shown a red card after a VAR review for bringing down Jonathan David as the last defender — a decision some observers felt was harsh.
Who is Manchester United's manager?
Michael Carrick, the former United midfielder, who is under growing pressure after a run of five games without a win.
