Diego Simeone addresses media ahead of Atlético de Madrid versus Manchester United

The UEFA Champions League returns to the Estadio Metropolitano as Atlético de Madrid prepares to host Manchester United on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 21:00 CET (8:00 p.m. local time), in the league phase of the tournament. Following an opening 2–1 defeat away to Liverpool at Anfield, manager Diego Simeone addressed the media ahead of the fixture, discussing squad rotation, forward Julián Álvarez’s form, and the club’s European objectives.