Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Lineups October 2026
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Lineups October 2026 – Looking to bounce back and rediscover their best form, a struggling Manchester United side will travel to face an in-form Atletico Madrid in the second match of the 2026/2027 Champions League league phase.
The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:00 PM local time.
Los Rojiblancos are targeting their fifth consecutive victory in midweek, while The Red Devils are looking to secure their first win in their last five matches.
Before the match kicks off, let's take a look at Mansion Sports' predictions for the Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United lineups in October 2026 below!
Both Teams' Conditions Ahead of the Match
Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid have enjoyed a fairly strong season so far. After returning to the kind of form they showed before the international break, they will certainly be confident of securing a positive result on Tuesday.
Los Rojiblancos managed to beat 10-man Alaves 2-1 on Saturday.
The victory came thanks to Alejandro Grimaldo's first-half opener and a late winner scored by former Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero. Romero himself was the standout player when Spurs defeated Manchester United in the 2025 Europa League final.
Simeone's side secured their latest victory by the same scoreline as their Madrid derby result on September 20.
In that match, Grimaldo also opened the scoring and played a key role in setting his team on the path to victory.
Although Atletico will enter this match on the back of four consecutive wins, they have managed to win only two of their last 15 matches against English teams.
During that period, they recorded three draws and 10 defeats, including a 1-2 loss to Liverpool on September 9.
On the other hand, the La Liga club have suffered only two defeats in 19 home matches against English teams, recording nine wins and eight draws.
Their most recent result in this run was a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the first leg of last season's Champions League semi-final.
Manchester United
Meanwhile, Michael Carrick's Manchester United have endured a very difficult season so far. As a result, it would be quite surprising if they managed to turn things around in Tuesday's match.
The Red Devils began their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 victory over tournament debutants Sabah. However, they have failed to win any of their next four matches.
After suffering consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion, Carrick's side then had to settle for two consecutive 1-1 draws.
One of those results was a disappointing draw against a 10-man Tottenham side.
The London club managed to take a deserved point away from Old Trafford thanks to Dominic Solanke's 92nd-minute header.
That disappointing result prompted frustrated reactions from Manchester United supporters, marking yet another occasion in recent months.
The situation has also left fans with little reason for optimism after their beloved team went four matches in all competitions without a win.
For those still looking for reasons to hope amid this difficult period, Manchester United's record against Spanish clubs could be worth considering.
The Red Devils have suffered just one defeat in their last 11 matches against Spanish teams, recording seven wins and three draws.
Nevertheless, Manchester United have failed to beat Atletico Madrid in their last four competitive meetings.
During that run, United suffered two defeats, including an aggregate 1-2 loss in the teams' most recent meeting in the 2021-2022 Champions League round of 16.
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Lineups October 2026
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2)
In terms of squad availability, Atletico Madrid have a fit squad ready for selection ahead of this match.
As a result, former Manchester City star Julian Alvarez is expected to lead the attack alongside Lee Kang-in, who has impressed since joining from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
In defence, Cristian Romero, a familiar name to English football fans, is expected to start at centre-back alongside David Hancko. The pair will likely be flanked by Alejandro Grimaldo and versatile player Marc Pubill.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
Meanwhile, Manchester United's defensive situation is far from ideal ahead of this week's match.
Centre-back Matthijs De Ligt remains sidelined with a back injury, while full-back options Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu experienced fitness issues during the international break.
Dorgu is known to have suffered a hamstring injury. In addition, backup goalkeeper Tom Heaton will also be unavailable due to an abdominal problem.
With several players absent, Carrick could opt for a centre-back partnership of Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire.
On either side of them, Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw are expected to feature as full-backs, protecting Senne Lammens, who will be between the posts.
Manuel Ugarte continues to recover from the anterior cruciate ligament injury he sustained during the summer. Nevertheless, Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo are expected to be ready to start in midfield.
In attack, Benjamin Sesko is dealing with a lower-leg injury, meaning Matheus Cunha is expected to lead the line. He will be supported by Bryan Mbeumo and the team's captain and key player, Bruno Fernandes.
This match presents an opportunity for Atletico Madrid to extend their positive run, while Manchester United need to rediscover their consistency after a series of disappointing results.
With both teams entering the match in contrasting form, the lineups and strategies implemented by each coach will play an important role in this Champions League encounter.