Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has offered a mixed verdict on Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview following Manchester United's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid. While questioning the timing of the outburst, the pundit praised the defender's candour after he publicly criticised the club's hierarchy on Tuesday.
Manchester United joined Atletico Madrid in paying tribute to Ana Merodio Borja, the mother of captain Koke, following her death on Tuesday morning. A minute's silence was held ahead of the Champions League clash between the two sides at the Metropolitano Stadium, with players wearing black armbands in respect. Koke was absent for the match as the Spanish outfit secured a 2-0 victory over Michael Carrick's side.
Wayne Rooney has launched a scathing attack on Lisandro Martinez following the defender's public criticism of the Manchester United hierarchy. The legendary striker accused the Argentine international of showing a lack of respect toward his team-mates and suggested the outburst was a calculated move to deflect from his own poor form.
Youri Tielemans has expressed his frustration after Manchester United suffered a nightmare start in Tuesday's Champions League defeat away to Atletico Madrid. The Belgian midfielder lamented his side's inability to recover from an opening-minute blow as the Red Devils slumped to a damaging 2-0 setback in the Spanish capital.
Lisandro Martinez has launched a scathing verbal attack on the Manchester United hierarchy after questioning their recent transfer business in the wake of Tuesday's defeat at Atletico Madrid. The Argentine defender pointed the finger directly at football director Jason Wilcox following a frustrating European night in the Spanish capital.
Atletico Madrid secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Manchester United through a combination of ruthless early pressure and tactical discipline. Michael Carrick's side struggled to recover from a first-minute setback, eventually crumbling after Leny Yoro's second-half red card.