Martinez Questions Man United Transfers After Atletico Loss
Lisandro Martinez says Manchester United need more signings after a 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid extended their winless run to five matches.
Manchester United’s recruitment strategy came under fresh scrutiny after Lisandro Martinez said the club needed more players to compete, following a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on October 14, 2026. The result extended United’s winless run to five matches across all competitions and added pressure on manager Michael Carrick’s side.
Atletico scored through Pablo Barrios in the opening minute at the Metropolitano Stadium, then Ademola Lookman sealed the victory after halftime. United have now recorded three defeats and two draws in their last five games, with no win to ease concerns over their form.
Martinez calls for more signings
After the match, Martinez said United’s management should have brought in more players. He pointed to other clubs’ recruitment, including Atletico’s, and said stronger squad depth was needed to compete.
“We had a fantastic season last season and now we expect more from the top management, more players to compete because many teams are also signing a lot of players,” Martinez said.
The Argentina defender did not name specific players or positions he believes United should strengthen. His criticism instead focused on the broader need for additions as rival teams build their squads.
Martinez also acknowledged Atletico’s performance and said the Spanish hosts deserved the win.
“Atletico have an incredible team and they deserved to win today,” Martinez said.
Atletico’s early goal left United chasing the game almost from kickoff. Lookman’s second-half strike then extended the hosts’ lead. The available information does not include possession figures, chances, cards or details of either team’s tactical changes.
Defeat adds pressure on United
For United, the loss carries consequences beyond the Champions League scoreline: Martinez’s comments have brought the club’s transfer backing into the discussion while the team searches for a way out of its five-game winless stretch. That leaves the squad facing scrutiny over both its results and whether it has enough depth to compete.
The source report did not specify United’s next fixture. The latest result, however, was clear: Atletico beat Manchester United 2-0 in Madrid.
Source: detikSport
