Watchability: Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United
Atletico Madrid
Manchester United
AI Match Analysis
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Top‑Tier Clash in Madrid — UEFA Champions League — October 13, 2026
Introduction
Atletico Madrid will host Manchester United on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in a UEFA Champions League encounter that pits the league’s second‑placed side (position 2.0) against a United team sitting 12th (position 12.0). Both clubs are still searching for consistency after a summer of transition, and the match sits squarely within the top‑teams segment of the competition (Watchability Score component “Top Teams (Cup): 76.3/100”). With the Champions League group stage underway, a win would significantly improve each side’s path to the knockout rounds, while a drop in form could leave them trailing the leading pack. The fixture also carries the weight of recent friendly meetings, giving it an added layer of familiarity for the players.
Why Watch
The watchability rating of 65.0/100 reflects a blend of star power and uncertainty. Atletico’s “World‑Class Stars” component scores 89.3/100, highlighted by J. David’s 8.2 rating and a respectable 3G 1A haul, while Manchester United matches that same 8.2 rating with Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha. However, the “In‑Form Teams” metric sits low at 5.9/100 for both sides, indicating that recent league results have not been decisive. Head‑to‑head history shows a balanced record over the last five meetings: 3 wins for United, 1 draw, and 1 loss for Atletico, with the most recent competitive clash ending 1‑0 to United in March 2022. The friendly fixtures in 2026 (United 2‑1 win, two 1‑0 Atletico wins) suggest a competitive parity that could translate into an open contest, especially given the lack of concrete goals‑per
Head to Head
Recent Meetings
Last 5 meetings: 3W-1D-1L
Team Form
Atletico Madrid
No data available
Manchester United
No data available
Key Players
Top Scorers
Atletico Madrid
Manchester United
Players to Watch
Atletico Madrid
Manchester United
League Standings
UEFA Champions League
| MP | W | D | L | G | +/- | P | Form | ||
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1
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 | 3 |
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2
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 5 | 3 |
W
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3
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 3 |
W
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4
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 4 | 3 |
W
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5
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 3 |
W
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6
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
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7
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
W
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8
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
W
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9
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
W
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10
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
W
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11
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
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12
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
W
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13
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
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14
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
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15
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
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16
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AEK Athens FC
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
W
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17
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
D
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18
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
D
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19
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
D
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20
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Fenerbahçe
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
D
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21
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
L
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22
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
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23
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
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24
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
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25
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
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26
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
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27
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
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28
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Lask Linz
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
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29
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Viking
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
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30
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
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31
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
L
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32
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 |
L
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33
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
L
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34
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Sabah FA
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | -4 | 0 |
L
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35
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Slovan Bratislava
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
L
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36
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Bodo/Glimt
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | -5 | 0 |
L
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Head to Head
Recent Meetings
Last 5 meetings: 3W-1D-1L
Team Form
Atletico Madrid
No data available
Manchester United
No data available
Key Players
Top Scorers
Atletico Madrid
Manchester United
Players to Watch
Atletico Madrid
Manchester United
League Standings
UEFA Champions League
| MP | W | D | L | G | +/- | P | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 | 3 |
W
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2
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 5 | 3 |
W
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3
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 3 |
W
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4
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 4 | 3 |
W
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5
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 3 |
W
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6
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
W
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7
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
W
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8
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
W
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9
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
W
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10
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
W
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11
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
W
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12
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
W
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13
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
W
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14
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
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15
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
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16
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AEK Athens FC
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
W
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17
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
D
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18
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
D
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19
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
D
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20
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Fenerbahçe
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
D
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21
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
L
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22
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
L
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23
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
L
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24
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
L
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25
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
L
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26
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
L
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27
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
L
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28
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Lask Linz
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
L
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29
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Viking
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
L
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30
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
L
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31
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
L
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32
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 |
L
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33
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
L
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34
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Sabah FA
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | -4 | 0 |
L
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35
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Slovan Bratislava
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
L
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36
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Bodo/Glimt
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | -5 | 0 |
L
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About This Match Preview
Is this match worth watching?
This match scores 65/100. Games rated 85+ are must-watch, 60-84 are recommended, and below 40 have limited appeal. Use the score to decide if this game deserves your time.
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