Harry Maguire dropped — Manchester United fans name line up they want vs Atletico Madrid
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United will be looking to progress to the last eight of the Champions League for the first time since 2019 when they face Atletico Madrid in the second-leg of their last-16 showdown at Old Trafford this evening.
United, who got back to winning ways with a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, secured a 1-1 draw in the first-leg in Spain last month thanks to a late goal from substitute Anthony Elanga.
The Reds were second best for long spells of the contest and Elanga's strike earned them a huge goal in the tie. It means that this evening's clash will kick-off with the contest finely balanced.
The away-goals rule was scrapped by UEFA ahead of the start of this season, meaning a draw this evening would not be enough for either side to progress. READ MORE: Manchester United's decision on Nemanja Matic vs Atletico Madrid should be simple Ahead of the contest, United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has been boosted by the returns of Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay, who both missed out against Spurs.
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