UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Feb 23, 2022 KO: 20:00

Atletico Madrid - Man Utd

Estadio Wanda Metropolitano Madrid
Referee: Ovidiu Hațegan
João Félix 7'  
  80' Elanga

Match preview

Elanga to start? How Man Utd could line up against Atletico Madrid

Manchester United youngster Anthony Elanga could start after his impressive cameo performance against Leeds on Sunday.

Manchester United youngster Anthony Elanga could start in the Champions League last-16 first leg against Atletico Madrid following his impressive cameo performance against Leeds on Sunday.

Man Utd travel to the Spanish capital keen to continue their improved recent form, having won both of their games last week.

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Elanga came off the bench to help United beat Leeds 4-2 on Sunday, scoring the fourth goal himself.

The teenager may now start against Atletico Madrid on the left wing, with Bruno Fernandes and in-form Jadon Sancho supporting lone frontman Cristiano Ronaldo.

Paul Pogba's excellent performances since returning from injury should mean he begins the game at central midfield alongside Scott McTominay.

In defence, Diogo Dalot and Raphael Varane should return instead of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof.

As for Atletico, they are enduring a very difficult season and are struggling to make the Champions League places in La Liga.

Luis Suarez's poor form could see him dropped, while Yannick Carrasco, Felipe (both suspended), Daniel Wass and Matheus Cunha (both knee injuries) are all out. Antoine Griezmann is back, though.

How Man Utd could line up against Atletico Madrid

Match statistics

Atletico Madrid
Statistics
Man Utd
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
8
10
Draws
2
6
Losses
10
4
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
36
30
Goals Per Game
1.80
1.50
More > 2.5 Goals
13
6
More > 3 Goals
8
6
Scored First in a Match
12
15
Scored Both Halves
7
3
Won More > 1 Goal
5
5
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
32
21
Did Not Score
5
2
Both Teams Scored
11
12
Kept Clean Sheet
4
6
Won Without Conceding
4
6
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
-
-
Possession
-
-
Passes
-
-
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
12
13
Shots on Target
4.45
5.00
Goals out of Shots
0.15
0.13
Crosses
-
-
Offsides
2.39
2.35
Penalties
0.00
0.10
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.20
0.30
Tackles Won
-
-
Clearances
-
-
Interceptions
-
-
Own Goals
0.05
0.05
Aerials Won
-
-
Total Shots Conceded
10
14
Shots on Target Conceded
3.95
5.11
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.17
0.07
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
13
10
Yellow Cards
2.05
1.95
Red Cards
0.20
0.00

Injuries

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Suspended

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