Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 to extend winless run

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Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, extending the English club's winless run to five games and increasing pressure on coach Michael Carrick. Pablo Barrios scored within the first minute for Atletico, and Ademola Lookman added a second goal in the 79th minute after United defender Leny Yoro received a red card in the 74th. United have made their worst domestic start in 40 years, and Carrick gave Carlos Baleba his first start since joining from Brighton. Atletico secured their first points of the campaign after an opening loss at Liverpool, while United face Leeds in the Premier League this weekend. Atletico played without captain Koke following his mother's death, and Julian Alvarez started for the first time this season after attempting to leave the club.


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