Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid
A pivotal second-leg on the Theatre of Goals underneath lights with development on the road? Sure, please! Manchester United, contemporary of beating Spurs, host Atletico Madrid with the rating poised at 1-1.
The Pink Devils have numerous issues to be thankful for lately. Cristiano Ronaldo bagging a hat-trick to go previous Josef Bican’s objectives file. Jadon Sancho displaying consistency. Fred taking part in like he’s really from Brazil. All of it was too scorching to deal with for Spurs as Previous Trafford. The eye is now squarely on beating the Spaniards at house.
🌅 An enormous few days on the horizon — let’s stick collectively ✊🔴#MUFC | #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/pgcTDSzCl4
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 14, 2022
Ralf Rangnick is aware of that he can’t be complacent. Atletico have been the higher workforce for giant components of the first-leg. United have by no means been too keen to carry onto possession however they must be extra stable defensively. Harry Maguire actually has to step up as defensive chief to make sure the backline stays stable.
In distinction, Atletico have had an ideal file for the reason that draw at house. Diego Simone’s males have received all three of their matches by 7-2 in complete. That sturdy run of type has catapulted Los Rojiblancos again into competition for the fourth spot. They’re degree on factors with Barcelona, having performed a recreation extra. Atletico will really feel they need to have scored a second objective within the first-leg but it surely was to not be.
⏳ Two days
Man. United 🆚 Atleti pic.twitter.com/ee51tuvFFl
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 13, 2022
Even the style during which they conceded was avoidable, with Reinaldo at fault. Nonetheless, they are going to be very assured of their probabilities of beating United given how porous the host’s defence is. Simeone drills his workforce nicely to out battle opponents and United could possibly be in for a heavy night time.
Workforce Information
Edinson Cavani performed his first minutes in a very long time in opposition to Spurs. He will likely be again on the bench however Bruno Fernandes’ participation is doubtful with covid. Luke Shaw also needs to be match for the subs.
PROBABLE LINE-UP: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles; Fred, McTominay; Elanga, Pogba, Sancho; Ronaldo
Atletico have an entire host of accidents. Sime Vrsaljko, Mateus Cunha and Daniel Wass are out. Jose Maria Gimenez and Thomas Lemar are in a race in opposition to time to get match.
PROBABLE LINE-UP: Oblak; Felipe, Savic, Kondogbia; Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Herrera, Lodi; Correa, Felix
Gamechangers
The scourge of Atletico has risen on the worst potential time for the guests. Ronaldo was quiet within the first-leg and missed the Manchester Derby. Nevertheless, he return to type in spectacular vogue on the weekend. Three objectives and every of them highlighting a key side of his recreation. An extended vary belter, a detailed vary tap-in and a bullet header. Ronaldo has 18 objectives already this season in league and Europe.
The second @Cristiano hit 8️⃣0️⃣6️⃣ profession objectives and have become the all-time main scorer 👑#MUFC | #MUNTOT
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 13, 2022
Little doubt United will likely be closely counting on him to duplicate the identical type. Sancho may be anticipated to seek out Ronaldo at each alternative whereas the others look to feed him outdoors. Ronaldo is usually a menace to protect from set-pieces as nicely, and his towering leap outfoxes defenders. Atletico might want to hold a really tight watch if they’re to stay unscathed.
An previous nemesis for United might as soon as once more hang-out the English facet. Luis Suarez continues to be firing on all fronts with 11 objectives and two assists throughout all competitions. He scored an absolute worldie together with his left foot from nearly the midway line in opposition to Osasuna, giving everybody a reminder of how class is everlasting. Certainly, he doesn’t have the tempo of previous however Suarez’s instincts contained in the penalty field is totally world-class.
📊| Luis Suarez has overperformed his anticipated objectives by 36.45 since 2015/16, solely Lionel Messi has extra. Antoine Griezmann is fourth within the rankings. [via @louorns]
Lethal finishers 🤯🔥 pic.twitter.com/dqm30tCzJT
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) March 13, 2022
United’s backline may be breached nicely sufficient as this season has proven and Suarez is the right attacker who can take benefit. With artistic gamers supplying the balls, the Uruguayan can feast with each his ft and head. The truth that he has an uncanny skill of realizing the place the move might wind up offers him an added edge.
Predictions
The sting is definitely with United with the house help in full voice. Nevertheless, Atletico are the higher workforce on current type and might count on to supply a recreation of it. FootTheBall predicts a 2-1 win for the Pink Devils.
