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Champions League: Man United Under Pressure and Barcelona Aims to End Barren Run
Opta analysts assign Manchester United a 27.2 percent probability of victory following a poor domestic start that yielded only six points from six league matches.
Manchester United travel to face Atletico Madrid in a Champions League clash on Tuesday at the Metropolitano Stadium, with kick-off at 8 p.m. BST.
Following a 1-1 draw with Tottenham on Saturday, October 10, United have won only once in six Premier League games, intensifying scrutiny on manager Michael Carrick.
Manager Carrick confirmed Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo did not travel after picking up injuries against Tottenham, though defender Matthijs de Ligt returned following an 11-month absence.
Atletico Madrid, currently second in La Liga, have won four consecutive matches and remain unbeaten in four previous encounters against United across all competitions.
A positive result in Spain could stabilize United's season and reduce pressure on Carrick as the club seeks to improve their fourth-place standing in the Champions League.