In search of a much-needed boost to revive their season, struggling Manchester United will visit the in-form Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday for the second matchday of the Champions League group stage. Atletico Madrid is aiming for their fifth consecutive victory, while Manchester United is desperate for their first win in five matches. Under the guidance of Diego Simeone, Atletico has had a strong start to the season, and after resuming their campaign post-international break, they will approach this match with confidence. In their latest outing, Los Rojiblancos defeated a 10-man Alaves 2-1, with Alejandro Grimaldo scoring the opener and Cristian Romero netting a late winner. Romero was notably the standout player when Spurs triumphed over United in the 2025 Europa League final. This recent win for Simeone’s team mirrored their previous Madrid derby victory on September 20, where Grimaldo also opened the scoring. Despite their current winning streak, Atletico has struggled historically against English teams, winning only two of their last 15 encounters, with three draws and ten losses, including a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool on September 9. Conversely, the La Liga side has fared well at home against English clubs, losing just two of their last 19 matches in Spain, with nine wins and eight draws. Their most recent encounter ended in a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in last season's Champions League semi-final first leg. On the other hand, Michael Carrick's Manchester United has had a disappointing season so far, making it unlikely for them to turn things around on Tuesday. Although they started their Champions League campaign with a convincing 4-0 win over newcomers Sabah, they have been unable to secure a victory in their subsequent four matches.