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Atletico Madrid 2-0 Man United PLAYER RATINGS: Who was ‘way too lackadaisical’? Which Red Devil ‘looks to be in a funk’? And ‘who should only be used further forward from here’?

Man United's return to Europe's top table was kind as they turned over minnows FK Sabah at Old Trafford, but this was a totally different test, and one they ultimately failed on a chastising night.

By Nathan Salt · Daily Mail

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:47 PM

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Nathan Salt evaluated Manchester United's individual performances following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.
Pablo Barrios and Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico Madrid in their 2-0 win over Manchester United.
United defender Leny Yoro was sent off with a straight red card following a foul on Jonathan David.

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Manchester United suffered a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital, extending their winless run to five matches. Pablo Barrios gave the hosts the lead after just 49 seconds, and Ademola Lookman doubled the advantage shortly after United defender Leny Yoro received a straight red card for a foul on Jonathan David.

Assessing United's performance, Daily Mail Sport's Nathan Salt criticized individual displays, noting Bruno Fernandes looks to be in a funk after hitting the crossbar, while Youri Tielemans impressed as a No. 10. Manager Michael Carrick faces increasing pressure with just two wins across the entire season following missed opportunities from Marcus Rashford, Bryan Mbeumo, and Carlos Baleba.

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