Atlético vs Manchester United clash opens before Glenn Nyberg's eyes

The kick‑off of the Champions League match between Atlético de Madrid and Manchester United took place on 13/10/2026 at 21:00, under the supervision of referee Glenn Nyberg, with live commentary. The stadium, not specified, hosts the two teams and the supporters are awaiting the first decisive goal.

Initial line‑ups

Atlético Madrid lines up in a traditional 4‑4‑2, while Manchester United starts in a 4‑2‑3‑1, as shown in the official lineup. Both teams display their game plans before the first half, each coach adjusting the lines.

Key statistics of the first quarter‑hour

The opening minutes show a dominant possession of 70 % for one team, against 30 % for the other. Passes total 514, with a success rate of 68 %, while shots on target remain at 7 % and shots off target at 12 %.

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For Atlético, the starting eleven includes Oblak (goalkeeper, 22 years), Grimaldo, García, Hancko, Romero, Llorente, Moreno, Baena, Rodríguez, de Souza, Cardoso, Barrios, Rivas, Simeone, Baldini, Alvarez and Lee, under the direction of coach D. Simeone González. The table also lists the substitutes Alade, Aylola, Lookman, Blom, Due, Hjulmand, Castillo and others.

Manchester United starts with goalkeeper S. Lammens, followed by Dalot, Teixeira, Martínez, Heaven, Yoro, Nascimento dos Santos, Baleba, Rashford, Tielemans, Borges Fernandes, Mbeumo, as well as the substitutes Amass, Armer, Darlow, Diallo, Fletcher, Lacey, Maguire, Mee, Mount, Santos, Carneiro da Cunha, Zirkzee, de Ligt. Coach M. Carrick leads the United.

Lookman and Mbeumo headline 4‑4‑2 line‑ups for Atlético and United

The match evokes the 2018 WORLD CUP, where the two clubs had already crossed paths. The live commentary continues to analyse each play, each foul (8 %) and each opportunity, while the supporters follow the proceedings in real time.