Atlético Madrid increase pressure on Carrick's struggling Man United
Atlético Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League, further increasing pressure on United manager Michael Carrick. The match featured a goal from Pablo Barrios and a red card for United's Leny Yoro.
Why it matters
The result highlights the ongoing performance struggles of a major global football club and the high-stakes nature of European competition.
ATLÉTICO MADRID EASED to a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday to pile pressure on Red Devils coach Michael Carrick.
Pablo Barrios pounced inside the first minute for Diego Simeone’s side, and after Leny Yoro’s 74th-minute red card set United back further, Ademola Lookman added another for the hosts in Madrid.
Man United have made their worst domestic start in 40 years, and this league phase defeat in the Spanish capital was another blow, with the team now winless in five games across all competitions.
Carrick handed Carlos Baleba his first start for the club since arriving from Brighton this summer, as well as pushing captain Bruno Fernandes out to the right side.
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