UEFA Champions League Gameweek 2
Atletico Madrid 2 - 0 FT Manchester United
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Futmetrix Verdict
56
FT
Thu, Oct 22
OFI
0-2
Bayer Leverkusen
⚡ Intensity
49
⚖️ Balance
22
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Hofmann strikes, Lilo refuses to fold
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' Pablo Barrios Rivas (Alejandro Baena Rodríguez)
45' Johnny Cardoso
HT
Marcus Rashford 52'
60' ↓ Pablo Barrios Rivas ↑Marc Pubill
61' ↓ Lee Kang-In ↑Jonathan David
↓ Carlos Baleba ↑Mason Mount 66'
↓ Youri Tielemans ↑Joshua Zirkzee 66'
↓ Marcus Rashford ↑Amad Diallo 66'
71' ↓ Julián Álvarez ↑Morten Hjulmand
71' ↓ Alejandro Baena Rodríguez ↑Ademola Lookman
Leny Yoro 72'
Leny Yoro 74'
79' Ademola Lookman
↓ Bruno Fernandes ↑Matheus Cunha 80'
↓ Ayden Heaven ↑Harry Maguire 80'
88' Robin Le Normand
88' ↓ Giuliano Simeone Baldini ↑Robin Le Normand
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Jan Oblak 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marcos Llorente 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Cristian Romero 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
76
Passes
4
Duels
Dávid Hancko
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
71
Passes
2
Duels
Álex Grimaldo 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Giuliano Simeone 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pablo Barrios 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Johnny Cardoso
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
56
Passes
9
Duels
Álex Baena 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
Lee Kang-In
MAGNET
43
Activity
43
Activity
35
Passes
8
Duels
Julián Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Juan Musso 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Pubill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morten Hjulmand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ademola Lookman 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Arnau Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Sørloth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester United
Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Leny Yoro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Ayden Heaven
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Lisandro Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Dalot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Carlos Baleba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Andrey Santos
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bruno Fernandes
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Youri Tielemans 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Marcus Rashford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Bryan Mbeumo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Karl Darlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dermot William Mee
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Armer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthijs de Ligt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Maguire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Amass
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mason Mount
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Zirkzee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Cunha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amad Diallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lacey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | Manchester United | 2 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | Friendlies Clubs | Strawberry Arena |
| 07/30/2022 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Manchester United | Friendlies Clubs | Ullevaal Stadion |
| 07/30/2022 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Manchester United | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 03/15/2022 | Manchester United | 0 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Old Trafford |
| 02/23/2022 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 1 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Wanda Metropolitano |
08/01/2026
07/30/2022
07/30/2022
03/15/2022
02/23/2022
Atletico Madrid Win
Manchester United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atletico Madrid
Manchester United
Atletico Madrid
Manchester United
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Red Mist and Early Blitz: Atleti Suffocate United
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Our verdict is clear: an explosive opening minute combined with catastrophic indiscipline from the visitors created a definitive European victory for the hosts.
The Early Ambush
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano erupted before some fans had even found their seats. A breathtaking opening sequence saw Atletico Madrid draw first blood in the very first minute. Pablo Barrios Rivas delivered a sublime finish following incisive setup play from Álex Baena. That early strike set a high Intensity that rattled Manchester United from the outset. Rather than sitting back on their lead, the home side controlled possession, passing with purpose and keeping the visitors pinned deep in their own half. The English giants looked completely shell-shocked, struggling to find any rhythm as they chased shadows across the pitch. Every physical challenge was won by the hosts, establishing a psychological grip on the fixture that would prove impossible to break before the whistle sounded for half-time.
The Digital Guillotine
As the first half drew to a close, a rare moment of drama temporarily shifted the atmosphere. Johnny Cardoso thought he had doubled the advantage right on the stroke of half-time, but VAR intervened to cancel the goal, briefly keeping the Balance of the tie precarious. However, the true turning point arrived in the 72nd minute. Leny Yoro committed a cynical foul that originally drew a yellow, only for the monitor check to upgrade the punishment to a straight red card. Being reduced to ten men against a notoriously stubborn defence proved disastrous. The visitors were suddenly tasked with chasing the game while desperately trying to avoid a thrashing on the counter-attack, completely upending their tactical setup.
The Final Strike
With the numerical advantage secured, the Spanish side mercilessly twisted the knife. The decisive blow came in the 79th minute when Ademola Lookman found the back of the net, sealing a crucial 2-0 victory. This result carries massive Stakes in the Champions League table, pulling the hosts out of the elimination mire and dragging their opponents back into the dogfight. At the back, Marcos Llorente delivered a masterclass in defensive positioning to ensure a flawless clean sheet. Our take is that this gritty, calculated performance re-establishes the home side's formidable reputation in Europe, leaving their English counterparts with serious questions to answer heading into the next round.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Leny Yoro impact the match?
The 72nd-minute dismissal left the visitors a man down, instantly killing their momentum and allowing the hosts to comfortably dictate the final stages.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR had a massive dual impact: it first denied Johnny Cardoso a 45th-minute goal, then upgraded Leny Yoro's yellow to a match-defining red card.
How did substitute Pablo Barrios change the game?
Barrios actually started the match, setting the tone immediately by scoring the crucial opening goal in the very first minute to rattle the opposition.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Atleti Face Early Elimination Peril Against Flying United
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Our verdict is clear: this is an early do-or-die clash for Diego Simeone's side against a Manchester United squad already eyeing direct qualification.
The Setup
October 13, 2026, brings a heavy atmosphere to Metropolitano Stadium. The new Champions League format is unforgiving, and Atletico Madrid sit nervously in 26th place—below the playoff cut-line. The Stakes are massive for the hosts to escape the elimination band. Manchester United, conversely, sit fourth after a dominant opening victory. A concerning Form rating for the hosts reflects their opening-day defeat, but the incredible Balance score points to a razor-thin tactical contest on the pitch. The grass will be flooded with Stars, making this fixture far more dangerous for United than the current standings suggest.
Key Battle
The central clash pits J. David against Bruno Fernandes. David provides the relentless focal point Atleti desperately need to crack open matches. On the other side, Fernandes dictates the tempo for United, bringing phenomenal creative momentum to Spain. If the home midfield cannot suffocate Fernandes, United will punish them ruthlessly on the break.
Our Prediction
We expect a tense 1-1 draw. United will control the early transitions and look to exploit spaces, but sheer desperation will force Atleti to scrap their way back into the game, ultimately sharing the points in a bruising encounter.