Pablo Barrios puts Atlético Madrid ahead against Manchester United inside first minute

Atlético Madrid struck almost immediately against Manchester United, with Pablo Barrios putting the hosts ahead inside the opening minute at the Metropolitano.

The Athletic reported that Barrios finished a pass from Alex Baena after 53 seconds, while B/R Football put the breakthrough at 49 seconds. The precise timing differed across the live accounts, but both placed the goal before the first minute was complete. The Athletic added that Lisandro Martínez and Ayden Heaven could not keep the ball from crossing the line.

The goal turned a difficult assignment into immediate catch-up work for Michael Carrick's side. The Athletic said United arrived after beating Sabah FK in their Champions League opener but going winless in four subsequent domestic matches. It was the fifth competitive meeting between United and Atlético, with United seeking their first win in the series at kickoff.