United Update – Champions League travel and squad news
Manchester United prepare for a Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid while Harry Maguire signs a new contract and the women's team welcomes head coach Eva Olid.
Men's team
Manchester United are travelling to Spain for their Champions League league phase fixture against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium this Tuesday. Head coach Michael Carrick addressed the media in Spain following a Monday morning training session at Carrington. Carrick confirmed he will be without six players for the match due to injury concerns, though one player is set to return to the squad. Specific fitness updates were provided for captain Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and Luke Shaw, while Carrick also discussed defender Matthijs de Ligt and his expectations for Fernandes to return to his top performance level.
The travel squad includes academy defender Dan Armer. In other team news, Harry Maguire has officially signed a new contract with the club. Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has reflected on his career aspirations and desire to win trophies under Carrick, while club records noted his appearances under a previous manager. Domestically, United recently drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring for the Reds. The club also confirmed preparations for an upcoming fixture against Hull.
Women's team
Head coach Eva Olid has completed her first day at the club as the team prepares to resume their competitive schedule following a break. United recently played a fixture against Tottenham Hotspur. In international news, captain Maya Le Tissier scored in a victory for England, and Medina earned her first senior cap during her debut for Spain.
Academy
The Manchester United academy's UEFA Youth League match against Atletico Madrid will be broadcast live on MUTV this Tuesday.
Around the club
Manchester United has confirmed it will participate in the upcoming World Sevens tournament. The club has also released a ticketing update for supporters regarding the 2026/27 season at Old Trafford.
Sources
- ManUtd.com: Report: United Women frustrated at Spurs
- Sky Sports: 'Bye bye!' - Maguire waves goodbye after Bentancur sees red!
- Manchester Evening News: Kobbie Mainoo reveals what Ruben Amorim helped him learn at Manchester United
- Evening Standard: Michael Carrick handed double injury scare as new Man Utd training footage emerges before Atletico Madrid
- The Guardian: Carrick promises Manchester United will ‘come out fighting’ after sticky start
- Reuters: Carrick backs Man United to emerge from rough spell ahead of Atletico test
- ESPN: Carrick backs Man United for UCL rebound amid challenging spell