UCL/Atletico vs Man United: Lookman and Mbeumo set to start

Atlético Madrid and Manchester United could rely on Ademola Lookman and Bryan Mbeumo when they meet in this European showdown. Diego Simeone is expected to deploy Atlético in a 4-4-2 formation, with Jan Oblak in goal and a defensive line featuring Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, Marc Pubill and Dávid Hancko. Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Morten Hjulmand and Álex Baena would form the midfield, while Lee Kang-in could support Lookman in attack. The Spanish side will look to combine defensive discipline with attacking efficiency to trouble the English visitors.

Manchester United are also expected to adopt a 4-4-2 system, with Lammens between the posts. Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez and Diogo Dalot would make up the defense, while Bryan Mbeumo, Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Marcus Rashford could feature in midfield. Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha would lead the attack as the Red Devils look to exploit spaces and challenge Atlético’s defensive organization. Midfield control and clinical finishing could prove decisive in this highly anticipated encounter.

Atlético Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak — Llorente, Romero, Pubill, Hancko — Simeone, Barrios, Hjulmand, Baena — Lee, Lookman.

Manchester United (4-4-2): Lammens — Yoro, Maguire, Martínez, Dalot — Mbeumo, Baleba, Tielemans, Rashford — Fernandes, Cunha.