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Barrios strikes after 53 seconds as Atlético pile misery on 10-man Manchester United

Michael Carrick had seen it in his players, he said, but no one else can. Not so far this season, where they have suffered their worst start in 40 years, and not here in Madrid where Manchester United’s manager insisted…

By Sid Lowe · The Guardian

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:10 PM

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Atlético Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Pablo Barrios scored the opening goal for Atlético Madrid just 53 seconds into the match.
Ademola Lookman secured the win with a second goal in the 77th minute.

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Atlético Madrid defeated 10-man Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Pablo Barrios opened the scoring after just 53 seconds following an assist from Álex Baena. Despite Manchester United creating chances through Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes hitting the crossbar, Michael Carrick's side failed to equalize.

Manchester United's evening worsened in the 74th minute when defender Leny Yoro received a straight red card following a VAR review. Just three minutes later, Ademola Lookman scored Atlético's second goal on a rebound after Senne Lammens saved Jonathan David's initial attempt, sealing the victory for Diego Simeone's team.

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Barrios strikes after 53 seconds as Atlético pile misery on 10-man Manchester United

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