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SUB: Angel Correa, N/A – Helped to kill some time in the final third in what proved to be a relatively brief cameo. AFP

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS:
David de Gea 6 Saved from De Paul on 14 minutes. Beaten by a good header from Lodi for Atletico’s opener. Nervously hit a ball out after 51 which invited a shot.
EPA — MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 6 Saved from De Paul on 14 minutes. Beaten by a good header from Lodi for Atletico’s opener. Nervously hit a ball out after 51 which invited a shot. EPA

Diogo Dalot 5 Bright, aggressive start down the right as United attacked. Shot blocked by Gimenez. Even better effort on target after 25. Spun a shot wide after 83.
PA — Diogo Dalot 5 Bright, aggressive start down the right as United attacked. Shot blocked by Gimenez. Even better effort on target after 25. Spun a shot wide after 83. PA

Harry Maguire 4 Exposed, pulled left and right by opponents. Nervy start to the second half when he overhit a cross, then twisted and played the ball back to De Gea. Some of the crowd cheered when he was substituted.
EPA — Harry Maguire 4 Exposed, pulled left and right by opponents. Nervy start to the second half when he overhit a cross, then twisted and played the ball back to De Gea. Some of the crowd cheered when he was substituted. EPA

Raphael Varane 7 Calm, but work cut out against foes who had a smarter game plan. Header was well saved by Oblak on 77, but it was an awful match for United to play in against a cynical team with a referee who did nothing for the home team.
Reuters — Raphael Varane 7 Calm, but work cut out against foes who had a smarter game plan. Header was well saved by Oblak on 77, but it was an awful match for United to play in against a cynical team with a referee who did nothing for the home team. Reuters

Alex Telles 5 Turned into his man and lost possession on 31. Ball came in for Atletico’s opener from his side, as it had for their disallowed goal. Suspect when defending.
Getty — Alex Telles 5 Turned into his man and lost possession on 31. Ball came in for Atletico’s opener from his side, as it had for their disallowed goal. Suspect when defending. Getty

Fred 7 Replicated a famous move by Real Madrid player Redondo at Old Trafford in a bright United start. Moved around, broke up play, energetic.
EPA — Fred 7 Replicated a famous move by Real Madrid player Redondo at Old Trafford in a bright United start. Moved around, broke up play, energetic. EPA

Scott McTominay 5 Atletico won the ball from him to set up their best first half attack. Tough against Koke who started many of Atletico’s attacks. Tough against better players.
PA — Scott McTominay 5 Atletico won the ball from him to set up their best first half attack. Tough against Koke who started many of Atletico’s attacks. Tough against better players. PA

Jadon Sancho 5 Blasted a cross over after 59. Not as effective as in recent games. Nowhere near. Ran into opponents too many times. Bought to shine in these games. Didn’t.
Reuters — Jadon Sancho 5 Blasted a cross over after 59. Not as effective as in recent games. Nowhere near. Ran into opponents too many times. Bought to shine in these games. Didn’t. Reuters

Bruno Fernandes 5 Crossed to Elanga after 12 and buzzed around behind Ronaldo. Fine shot on 45. Neat free-kick towards the far post on 66, then brought off. Still far from sharp.
Getty — Bruno Fernandes 5 Crossed to Elanga after 12 and buzzed around behind Ronaldo. Fine shot on 45. Neat free-kick towards the far post on 66, then brought off. Still far from sharp. Getty

Anthony Elanga 5 United’s first serious effort on goal after 12 and then shot wide. That was as good as it got for the Swede.
AFP — Anthony Elanga 5 United’s first serious effort on goal after 12 and then shot wide. That was as good as it got for the Swede. AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo 6 Charged up against a team he’s damaged more than any other in his career. Ran back to tackle on 37 and a roar went up. Worked around the area. Tired and couldn’t beat a man in a 76th minute attack.
Reuters — Cristiano Ronaldo 6 Charged up against a team he’s damaged more than any other in his career. Ran back to tackle on 37 and a roar went up. Worked around the area. Tired and couldn’t beat a man in a 76th minute attack. Reuters

SUBS: Marcus Rashford 5 On for Elanga on 66 in a triple substitution. Gave the ball away after 87 to allow Atleti to counter attack.
Getty — SUBS: Marcus Rashford 5 On for Elanga on 66 in a triple substitution. Gave the ball away after 87 to allow Atleti to counter attack. Getty

Nemanja Matic 6 On for McTominay on 66. Booked. Carried the ball forward but met a wall of blue shirts. Moved to defence as United threw men forward, with little effect.
Reuters — Nemanja Matic 6 On for McTominay on 66. Booked. Carried the ball forward but met a wall of blue shirts. Moved to defence as United threw men forward, with little effect. Reuters

Paul Pogba 5 On for Fernandes on 66. Couldn’t land a punch on the Spaniards.
Getty — Paul Pogba 5 On for Fernandes on 66. Couldn’t land a punch on the Spaniards. Getty

Edinson Cavani 5 On for Fred after 75. Bluster and effort with no end result, like the rest of the players.
Getty — Edinson Cavani 5 On for Fred after 75. Bluster and effort with no end result, like the rest of the players. Getty

Juan Mata 5 On for Maguire after 83. A rare sight. Tried to find pockets of space.
Getty — Juan Mata 5 On for Maguire after 83. A rare sight. Tried to find pockets of space. Getty

ATLETICO MADRID RATINGS: Jan Oblak, 9 – It was a man-of-the-match display from Madrid’s No 1 as his parade of world-class saves won the day for the visitors.
Getty — ATLETICO MADRID RATINGS: Jan Oblak, 9 – It was a man-of-the-match display from Madrid’s No 1 as his parade of world-class saves won the day for the visitors. Getty

Stefan Savic, 8 – His outstanding commitment was matched only by the timing he showed with his tackling. Getty

Jose Gimenez, 8 – Wonderful timing, consistent going forward rarely let anything get past him at Old Trafford. AFP

Reinildo Mandava, 8 – A string of sublime blocks and challenges served as proof of why Reinildo is so underrated. AFP

Hector Herrera, 7 – Overly eager at times but had solid enough distribution in the middle of the park. Getty

Marcos Llorente, 7 – Worked a lot harder in the second half to make up for a questionable first 45 minutes down the flank. AFP

Rodrigo De Paul, 8 – Played a lovely role in the goal, was physical from the first minute, regularly stole the ball and came close to scoring in the opening quarter-of-an-hour. AFP

Koke, 7 – Good passing, released the ball well and had the kind of movement required for a match of this pace. AP

Renan Lodi, 8 – Made up for a slow start to proceedings with a well-timed header to win the tie for the visitors. PA

Antoine Griezmann, 5 – Was absent throughout the course of the game and didn’t bring much to his team’s attack. AFP

Joao Felix, 7 – Provided a great cross for the winner to cancel out what was a fairly uninspiring yet gutsy performance. PA

SUB: Geoffrey Kondogbia, N/A – Spooned the ball over the bar and ultimately didn’t do a whole lot to assist his side in the last 10 minutes. Getty

SUB: Felipe, N/A – Barely got the chance to get going but managed to help Atletico edge over the finish line. Reuters

SUB: Angel Correa, N/A – Helped to kill some time in the final third in what proved to be a relatively brief cameo. AFP

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS:
David de Gea 6 Saved from De Paul on 14 minutes. Beaten by a good header from Lodi for Atletico’s opener. Nervously hit a ball out after 51 which invited a shot.
EPA — MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 6 Saved from De Paul on 14 minutes. Beaten by a good header from Lodi for Atletico’s opener. Nervously hit a ball out after 51 which invited a shot. EPA

Diogo Dalot 5 Bright, aggressive start down the right as United attacked. Shot blocked by Gimenez. Even better effort on target after 25. Spun a shot wide after 83.
PA — Diogo Dalot 5 Bright, aggressive start down the right as United attacked. Shot blocked by Gimenez. Even better effort on target after 25. Spun a shot wide after 83. PA

Harry Maguire 4 Exposed, pulled left and right by opponents. Nervy start to the second half when he overhit a cross, then twisted and played the ball back to De Gea. Some of the crowd cheered when he was substituted.
EPA — Harry Maguire 4 Exposed, pulled left and right by opponents. Nervy start to the second half when he overhit a cross, then twisted and played the ball back to De Gea. Some of the crowd cheered when he was substituted. EPA

Raphael Varane 7 Calm, but work cut out against foes who had a smarter game plan. Header was well saved by Oblak on 77, but it was an awful match for United to play in against a cynical team with a referee who did nothing for the home team.
Reuters — Raphael Varane 7 Calm, but work cut out against foes who had a smarter game plan. Header was well saved by Oblak on 77, but it was an awful match for United to play in against a cynical team with a referee who did nothing for the home team. Reuters

Alex Telles 5 Turned into his man and lost possession on 31. Ball came in for Atletico’s opener from his side, as it had for their disallowed goal. Suspect when defending.
Getty — Alex Telles 5 Turned into his man and lost possession on 31. Ball came in for Atletico’s opener from his side, as it had for their disallowed goal. Suspect when defending. Getty

Fred 7 Replicated a famous move by Real Madrid player Redondo at Old Trafford in a bright United start. Moved around, broke up play, energetic.
EPA — Fred 7 Replicated a famous move by Real Madrid player Redondo at Old Trafford in a bright United start. Moved around, broke up play, energetic. EPA

Scott McTominay 5 Atletico won the ball from him to set up their best first half attack. Tough against Koke who started many of Atletico’s attacks. Tough against better players.
PA — Scott McTominay 5 Atletico won the ball from him to set up their best first half attack. Tough against Koke who started many of Atletico’s attacks. Tough against better players. PA

Jadon Sancho 5 Blasted a cross over after 59. Not as effective as in recent games. Nowhere near. Ran into opponents too many times. Bought to shine in these games. Didn’t.
Reuters — Jadon Sancho 5 Blasted a cross over after 59. Not as effective as in recent games. Nowhere near. Ran into opponents too many times. Bought to shine in these games. Didn’t. Reuters

Bruno Fernandes 5 Crossed to Elanga after 12 and buzzed around behind Ronaldo. Fine shot on 45. Neat free-kick towards the far post on 66, then brought off. Still far from sharp.
Getty — Bruno Fernandes 5 Crossed to Elanga after 12 and buzzed around behind Ronaldo. Fine shot on 45. Neat free-kick towards the far post on 66, then brought off. Still far from sharp. Getty

Anthony Elanga 5 United’s first serious effort on goal after 12 and then shot wide. That was as good as it got for the Swede.
AFP — Anthony Elanga 5 United’s first serious effort on goal after 12 and then shot wide. That was as good as it got for the Swede. AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo 6 Charged up against a team he’s damaged more than any other in his career. Ran back to tackle on 37 and a roar went up. Worked around the area. Tired and couldn’t beat a man in a 76th minute attack.
Reuters — Cristiano Ronaldo 6 Charged up against a team he’s damaged more than any other in his career. Ran back to tackle on 37 and a roar went up. Worked around the area. Tired and couldn’t beat a man in a 76th minute attack. Reuters

SUBS: Marcus Rashford 5 On for Elanga on 66 in a triple substitution. Gave the ball away after 87 to allow Atleti to counter attack.
Getty — SUBS: Marcus Rashford 5 On for Elanga on 66 in a triple substitution. Gave the ball away after 87 to allow Atleti to counter attack. Getty

Nemanja Matic 6 On for McTominay on 66. Booked. Carried the ball forward but met a wall of blue shirts. Moved to defence as United threw men forward, with little effect.
Reuters — Nemanja Matic 6 On for McTominay on 66. Booked. Carried the ball forward but met a wall of blue shirts. Moved to defence as United threw men forward, with little effect. Reuters

Paul Pogba 5 On for Fernandes on 66. Couldn’t land a punch on the Spaniards.
Getty — Paul Pogba 5 On for Fernandes on 66. Couldn’t land a punch on the Spaniards. Getty

Edinson Cavani 5 On for Fred after 75. Bluster and effort with no end result, like the rest of the players.
Getty — Edinson Cavani 5 On for Fred after 75. Bluster and effort with no end result, like the rest of the players. Getty

Juan Mata 5 On for Maguire after 83. A rare sight. Tried to find pockets of space.
Getty — Juan Mata 5 On for Maguire after 83. A rare sight. Tried to find pockets of space. Getty

ATLETICO MADRID RATINGS: Jan Oblak, 9 – It was a man-of-the-match display from Madrid’s No 1 as his parade of world-class saves won the day for the visitors.
Getty — ATLETICO MADRID RATINGS: Jan Oblak, 9 – It was a man-of-the-match display from Madrid’s No 1 as his parade of world-class saves won the day for the visitors. Getty

Stefan Savic, 8 – His outstanding commitment was matched only by the timing he showed with his tackling. Getty

Jose Gimenez, 8 – Wonderful timing, consistent going forward rarely let anything get past him at Old Trafford. AFP

Reinildo Mandava, 8 – A string of sublime blocks and challenges served as proof of why Reinildo is so underrated. AFP

Hector Herrera, 7 – Overly eager at times but had solid enough distribution in the middle of the park. Getty

Marcos Llorente, 7 – Worked a lot harder in the second half to make up for a questionable first 45 minutes down the flank. AFP

Rodrigo De Paul, 8 – Played a lovely role in the goal, was physical from the first minute, regularly stole the ball and came close to scoring in the opening quarter-of-an-hour. AFP

Koke, 7 – Good passing, released the ball well and had the kind of movement required for a match of this pace. AP

Renan Lodi, 8 – Made up for a slow start to proceedings with a well-timed header to win the tie for the visitors. PA

Antoine Griezmann, 5 – Was absent throughout the course of the game and didn’t bring much to his team’s attack. AFP

Joao Felix, 7 – Provided a great cross for the winner to cancel out what was a fairly uninspiring yet gutsy performance. PA

SUB: Geoffrey Kondogbia, N/A – Spooned the ball over the bar and ultimately didn’t do a whole lot to assist his side in the last 10 minutes. Getty

SUB: Felipe, N/A – Barely got the chance to get going but managed to help Atletico edge over the finish line. Reuters

SUB: Angel Correa, N/A – Helped to kill some time in the final third in what proved to be a relatively brief cameo. AFP

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