Late goals and red card seal United defeat against Atletico

UPDATE - follow-up to Atlético Madrid v Manchester United: Champions League – live: Manchester United fell to a defeat after conceding a first-minute goal and losing Leny Yoro to a red card in the second half. The team remains on only two wins all season as their poor start turns into a poor season.

Match Turning Points

Yoro received the first red card of his career following a VAR review after going down in a heavy tackle with David, which officials judged as a denial of a goalscoring opportunity. Substitutes Jonathan David and Ademola Lookman then combined to seal the win, with David's shot saved before Lookman slid in the clinching goal. Earlier, Bruno Fernandes struck the crossbar, while Zirkzee and Cunha missed late chances to pull a goal back.

Context

This match adds to United's ongoing struggles with finishing and physical capabilities across a difficult campaign. Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure as the team prepares to face Leeds next.