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Man Utd news: Lisandro Martinez clashes with team-mate after punishment decision reached

Manchester United fell 2-0 to Atletico Madrid, with Lisandro Martinez reportedly confronted by a team-mate on the flight home.

By Ben Crawford · Express

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 3:30 AM

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Lisandro Martinez reportedly clashed with a teammate on a flight following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Martinez's post-match interview targeted director of football Jason Wilcox and criticized the squad's quality.
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa received a £25,000 fine from the FA for comments following a 1-1 draw against United.

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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez reportedly faced a confrontation from a teammate aboard the flight home following a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid. The clash occurred after Martinez gave an interview criticizing the club's hierarchy, summer recruitment, and squad quality, while backing manager Michael Carrick. United has won only two of nine games under Carrick this season.

In related news, Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa received a £25,000 fine and an official warning from the FA for comments made after a 1-1 draw with United on September 20. The FA commission ruled that Arbeloa's post-match remarks improperly suggested referee bias.

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Man Utd news: Lisandro Martinez clashes with team-mate after punishment decision reached

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