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Man United head to Atletico Madrid on worst start since 1986
October 11, 2026 at 02:59 PM · Updated 4d ago
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 6 hours
Manchester United face a Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid carrying six points from six games, their worst opening start since 1986.
- United drew 1-1 with Tottenham on Saturday after Dominic Solanke equalized in stoppage time, canceling Bryan Mbeumo's goal despite Rodrigo Bentancur's red card.
- United have six points from their opening six Premier League games, their worst start since 1986.
- Goalkeeper Senne Lammens said United must learn from the "sour" draw and carry confidence into Tuesday's Champions League game at Atletico Madrid.
- Former captain Gary Neville said United players lack effort, called the Tielemans–Mainoo midfield pairing ill-suited, and warned a harsh result at Atletico could follow.
- Manager Michael Carrick admitted frustration at conceding late goals, saying they have cost United four points this season.


