Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United – Live Stream, Team Updates & What to Expect

Manchester United are flying into the Estadio Metropolitano on Tuesday with a clear mission: snap out of a sluggish start to the season and grab three points in the Champions League. Their Premier League campaign has been anything but convincing – one win in six games and a puzzling draw against Tottenham that saw them surrender a lead even after the visitors were reduced to ten men.

Across the pitch, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid have already settled nicely into La Liga, perched in second place. The Spaniards have a wealth of attacking weapons at their disposal and will be desperate to bounce back after a 2‑1 defeat at Liverpool in their opening group game.

When and where you can watch

Kick‑off is set for 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 13, and the match will be streamed live on Paramount+. If you prefer traditional TV, the game will also air on the same channel in the United States.

Atletico Madrid – team news

Simeone has crafted a high‑intensity side that can strike in plenty of ways. On the wings, Ademola Lookman continues to menace defenses, while Jonathan David, Alexander Sörloth and the newly‑arrived Kang In‑Lee have all chipped in with goals or assists this season. Julian Alvarez, the Argentine who missed out on a move to Barcelona, is gradually finding his rhythm and could be a game‑changer on a night like this. Defensively, Cristian Romero, also a summer signing from Spurs, anchors a backline that will press United aggressively from the first whistle.

Manchester United – team news

United head into the clash with a few absences to manage. Striker Benjamin Sesko is sidelined with an injury, and while centre‑back Matthijs de Ligt has returned to training, Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte remain unavailable. Noussair Mazraoui is a doubt after a niggle in training. Expect Michael Carrick to tweak his starting eleven – Diogo Dalot, Carlos Baleba and Marcus Rashford are likely candidates to shore up a defence that has looked porous, while the likes of Amad Diallo, Youri Tielemans and Leny Yoro could find themselves on the bench.

Prediction

Both sides have quality, but given United’s recent struggles and Atletico’s home advantage, a narrow stalemate feels plausible. Our best guess? A 1‑1 draw, with each team netting once in a tightly contested encounter.