Men's First Team · 17 October 2026

Leny Yoro sent off as Manchester United lose 2-0 to Atlético Madrid

Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat against Atlético Madrid in a fixture that saw Leny Yoro receive a red card and Mason Mount substituted.

ESPN reports that Atlético Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 in a match managed by head coach Michael Carrick. According to the broadcaster, Leny Yoro was sent off during the fixture after receiving a red card.

Michael Carrick provided a status report concerning Mason Mount following the game. ManUtd.com confirmed the update was issued after Mount was substituted during the contest.

Sources

• ManUtd.com: Carrick's update on Mount substitution
• ESPN: Atlético Madrid 2-0 Manchester United: Michael Carrick's side suffer defeat after Leny Yoro red card - as it happened

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