What happened in the first leg?
United were second best for much of the first leg but somehow left Madrid with parity. Diego Simeone’s side made a turbo-charged start and were ahead just seven minutes in thanks to João Félix’s thumping header. Šime Vrsaljko hit the bar as looked to capitalise on their dominance, but United clung on and were level late on thanks to 19-year-old substitute Anthony Elanga’s cool finish. Antoine Griezmann was then denied by the woodwork to compound the hosts’ frustrations.
Predicted line-ups
Manchester United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Varane, Shaw; Fred, McTominay; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; RonaldoInformation Guide Nigeria
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaAtlético: Oblak; Savić, Giménez, Reinildo; Llorente, Herrera, Koke, De Paul, Lodi; João Félix, Griezmann
Away goals rule abolished
There has been a rule change for 2021/22: ties level after the second leg will go to extra time and a penalty shoot-out if required, irrespective of the number of away goals a team has scored.
Form guide
Manchester United
Since first leg: WLD
Where they stand: 5th in Premier League
Atlético
Since first leg: WWW
Where they stand: 4th in Spanish Liga
Expert predictions
Richard Martin, Manchester United reporter
Confidence is low after losing to Manchester City and a run of two wins in their last eight games in all competitions. However, the derby defeat notwithstanding, interim boss Ralf Rangnick has improved the defence and the team have got better at controlling games. If everyone is fit and with a forceful atmosphere behind them, United have the star power and know-how to overcome Atlético.
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Joseph Walker, Atlético reporter
Atleti could, perhaps should, have been out of sight before United grabbed a late equaliser in the first meeting, meaning they need to get a result at Old Trafford. They will be buoyed with just how quiet they kept arch-nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo in the first leg, and will need to do so again in order to secure a place in the quarter-finals – despite having not been at their watertight best at the back this term so far.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaWhat the coaches say
Ralf Rangnick, Manchester United manager: “Atlético don’t mind the opposition having the ball. They have had less than 50% possession in their last league games. We are aware of that. It would be important to score the first goal ourselves. It’s very important not to concede first. We are aware of that: we want to try not to concede at all if possible, but it will be important to score the first goal ourselves.”
Diego Simeone, Atlético coach: “I imagine a dynamic game, at times alternating in pressure – what usually happens in a stadium like this. We will also have our counterattack to take advantage of any mistakes they make. They have a counterattack too, which is one of their best weapons.”
When is the Champions League quarter-final draw?
The 2021/22 UEFA Champions League quarter-final, semi-final and final draws take place on Friday 18 March.
The draw will begin at midday CET at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
The draws are open, so there is no seeding or country protection. Any team can be drawn against any other team.
The 2022 Champions League final takes place at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday 28 May.JAMB Result
Source: UEFA official site
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