Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United: Kick-Off Time and TV Coverage

Atlético de Madrid return to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Tuesday needing their first points of the Champions League league phase against Manchester United, with the final of this season’s competition also set for the same stadium. Diego Simeone’s side were beaten at Liverpool in their opening European fixture, while United began their return to the tournament by defeating Azerbaijan’s Sabah.

Michael Carrick takes United to Madrid after a difficult recent spell, with his team four matches without a victory following their draw against Tottenham. Atlético, by contrast, arrive on a run of four successive wins, their latest secured late through Cristian “Cuti” Romero when a draw with Alavés had appeared likely.

Early pressure in Madrid

The meeting carries particular weight for Atlético after their defeat at Anfield left them without a point from the opening round. A home result would restore momentum in a league-phase campaign where every fixture contributes to the overall race for qualification.

United, who marked their Champions League comeback with a heavy win over Sabah, will attempt to preserve their perfect European start and deepen Atlético’s early problem. Both clubs can see the broader significance of the occasion: the route to the final ends at the Metropolitano, the ground on which they meet this week.

A familiar European opponent

Atlético and Manchester United have played four competitive matches against each other. The Spanish club have won two, while the other two ended level, leaving United still searching for a first official victory in the fixture.

Officials and television coverage

Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg will oversee the match, with Dutch official Pol van Boekel assigned to video assistant referee duties.

In Spain, the game will be shown live on M+ Liga de Campeones, M+ Liga de Campeones 4 and LaLiga TV Bar.