Champions League: Man United Under Pressure and Barcelona Aims to End Barren Run
- Atlético Madrid defeated Manchester United 2–0 in their Champions League group-stage match at the Metropolitano.
- Pablo Barrios scored after 53 seconds, and Antoine Griezmann added Atlético’s second goal in the 72nd minute.
- Lisandro Martínez was sent off in the 25th minute, leaving Manchester United with 10 players for more than an hour.
- The defeat increased pressure on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, whose team had six points from six Premier League matches.
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Lisandro Martinez criticised Manchester United’s hierarchy and football director Jason Wilcox after their 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. He demanded greater investment in the squad while defending manager Michael Carrick amid mounting pressure over recent results.
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Manchester United loses in the Champions League, in the Premier League it doesn't look any better. Defensive player Martínez takes this back to management. Especially he has one in his sights.
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