Atletico Madrid v Manchester United: probable line-ups for Champions League clash

Atletico Madrid host Manchester United at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Tuesday, 13 October in the second matchday of the league phase of the Champions League.

The home side arrive in strong domestic form, while Manchester United remain under pressure despite winning their opening European fixture. The match is expected to be played in an intense atmosphere, with both teams facing a significant test early in the competition.

Atletico Madrid

Diego Simeone’s side have no new injury concerns and are expected to have a fully available squad for the visit of Manchester United.

The probable Atletico Madrid line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak

Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, Marc Pubill, Alejandro Grimaldo

Midfielders: Giuliano Simeone, Morten Hjulmand, Pablo Barrios, Ademola Lookman

Forwards: Julian Alvarez, Alex Baena

A match prediction for Atletico Madrid v Manchester United lists a price of 1.92 for the home side in the Champions League fixture.

Manchester United

Manchester United’s injury situation is considerably more difficult. Luke Shaw was forced off late in the weekend match against Tottenham, while Benjamin Sesko remains unavailable.

They will also be without Manuel Ugarte, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu, who are already confirmed absentees.

The probable Manchester United line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Ayden Heaven

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Carlos Baleba

Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Marcus Rashford

The Champions League meeting will be Atletico Madrid’s second league-phase match, with Manchester United also seeking to build on their opening European victory.

The listed match prices give Atletico Madrid a 1.91 chance, a draw is priced at 3.80 and Manchester United are rated at 3.70.