'We knew they would do that' - Diego Simeone reveals how Atletico Madrid exploited Man Utd weakness in Champions League victory
Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 in a Champions League match, with manager Diego Simeone crediting tactical exploitation of United's defensive weaknesses. The game was marked by a red card for Leny Yoro and a hostile reception for Julian Alvarez.
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Diego Simeone has broken down the tactical masterclass that saw Atletico Madrid dismantle Manchester United in the Champions League. The Argentine tactician watched his side cruise to a 2-0 victory, capitalising on a man advantage after Leny Yoro saw red in the second half.
Manchester United’s miserable run stretched to five games without a win as they were comprehensively beaten in the Spanish capital . The visitors were undone inside 50 seconds when Alex Baena chased a ball over the top before finding Pablo Barios to open the scoring.
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