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USMNT Champions League Recap (Matchday 2): Johnny Cardoso gets a Champions League start, Samuel Adeniran involved

Johnny Cardoso earned a Champions League start and nearly scored against Manchester United, while Samuel Adeniran helped give LASK something to cheer about against Liverpool.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 9:08 PM
USMNT Champions League Recap (Matchday 2): Johnny Cardoso gets a Champions League start, Samuel Adeniran involved
Key Things to Know
  • Johnny Cardoso started for Atlético Madrid in a Champions League victory against 10-man Manchester United.
  • Samuel Adeniran played 71 minutes for Austrian side LASK during a 6-3 defeat to Liverpool.
  • Alex Freeman featured as a second-half substitute in Villarreal's 3-1 win over Napoli.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Johnny Cardoso earned a starting spot and played 90 minutes for Atlético Madrid in their victory over 10-man Manchester United during UEFA Champions League Matchday 2. Several other USMNT players also featured across the competition, including Samuel Adeniran who started and played 71 minutes in LASK's 6-3 defeat against Liverpool.

Elsewhere, Alex Freeman made a substitute appearance in Villarreal's 3-1 victory over Napoli, while Sergiño Dest received a yellow card during PSV Eindhoven's loss to RB Leipzig. Both Ricardo Pepi and George Bello missed their respective matches due to ongoing injury concerns.

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