Manchester United XI vs Atletico Madrid: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Champions League

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, October 12). Manchester United XI vs Atletico Madrid: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Champions League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-xi-vs-atletico-madrid-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-champions-league-2026-b1300460.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-12 · by Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

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Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick is set to announce the team lineup for their upcoming Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. The article discusses potential squad changes due to injuries affecting key players like Luke Shaw, Noussair Mazraoui, and others. It predicts a starting lineup that could see Diogo Dalot shift from right-back to left-back if Shaw is unavailable. Carrick may also consider options such as Ayden Heaven or Harry Amass for the left-back position. The match against Atletico Madrid is scheduled for 8pm BST on Tuesday, October 12, 2026, at the Metropolitano Stadium.

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Lisandro Martinez Apologizes for Outburst and Faces Fine

After Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, defender Lisandro Martinez criticized the club's hierarchy during an interview with Amazon Prime. He expressed frustration over the lack of summer transfers and questioned his teammates' effort levels.

Following talks with the club leadership and manager Michael Carrick, Martinez issued a public apology via social media:

"Today I met with the club’s leadership and the manager. It was a very positive conversation where we were able to exchange views openly about what happened after Tuesday's game. Everyone knows that I am passionate and live football intensely. The frustration of the defeat led me to express my feelings at an inappropriate time, and for that, I want to apologize."

Martinez has been formally punished with a fine but remains available for Sunday’s match against Leeds United.

Key Points

Outburst: Martinez criticized the club's transfer window performance and questioned teammates' effort levels.
Apology: Issued an apology on social media after meeting with Carrick and club leadership.
Sanctions: Fined by Manchester United but remains in the squad for upcoming matches.

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Topics

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Carrick PERSON · 2× Mainoo PERSON · 2× Shaw PERSON · 2× United ORG · 2× Champions League ORG · 1× Diogo Dalot PERSON · 1× Lisandro Martinez PERSON · 1× Man United ORG · 1× Noussair Mazraoui PERSON · 1× Patrick Dorgu PERSON · 1×

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Bryan Mbeumo put forward his case to continue up front, in the absence of Benjamin Sesko, with a goal at the weekend but Amad Diallo and Matheus Cunha are at risk of making way for Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee. Predicted Manchester United XI: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Tielemans, Baleba; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo Injured: Ugarte, Dorgu, Sesko, Mazraoui, Heaton Doubts: Shaw, Mainoo, De Ligt Time and date: 8pm BST on Tuesday, October 12, 2026 How to watch: Amazon Prime Venue: Metropolitano Stadium

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-12

🔮 Carrick is due to name the United travelling squad and is expected to provide an update on the pair in the news conference on Monday evening.

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Carrick is due to name the United travelling squad and is expected to provide an update on the pair in the news conference on Monday evening. asserted

Carrick → name → evening

If Shaw is forced to miss a second Champions League match in succession, it would leave the Man United head coach with a selection dilemma at left-back as Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui are also sidelined. asserted

Dorgu → force → back

Therefore, Carrick could move first-choice right-back Diogo Dalot to the opposite flank, thus making minimal changes to the defence that started at the weekend. uncertain

that → move → weekend

In midfield, United are well placed to cope if Mainoo has to miss out. asserted

Mainoo → place → midfield

Carlos Baleba could make his full debut after a substitute appearance against Spurs and Andrey Santos is pushing for more minutes having not featured in the two games either side of the international break. uncertain

Santos → make → break

Doubts → put → Prime

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