Atlético line-up shake-up: Simeone makes a surprise vs Manchester United
Simeone keeps Oblak and reshuffles the back line after Alavés as Atlético host Manchester United at the Metropolitano.
Atlético de Madrid have named the XI they will use to host Manchester United at the Metropolitano, with changes by Diego Pablo Simeone compared to the side that started in Vitoria against Alavés. As Mundo Deportivo reports, Oblak is in goal again.
In defense, Robin Le Normand and Pubill drop out, leaving Marcos Llorente, Cuti Romero, Hancko, and Grimaldo as the back four. In midfield, Giuliano and Álex Baena take the wide roles, while Barrios and Cardoso form the double pivot. Up front, the starters are Kang-in Lee and Julián Álvarez, while the coach holds Jonathan David and Alexander Sorloth in reserve.
Manchester United’s XI is: Lammens; Heaven, Yoro, Lisandro, Dalot; Tielemans, Santos; Baleba, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, and Mbeumo.
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