Atletico Madrid and Manchester United will face off on Tuesday's Champions League clash at the Estadio Metropolitano in contrasting form. Atletico edged Deportivo Alaves 2-1 late on, with Cristian Romer's header sealing the win in a match that also saw the visitors receive a red card.

Manchester United, by contrast, were held to a 1-1 home draw by Tottenham Hotspur after Bryan Mbeumo's opening goal was cancelled out in stoppage time. Atletico Madrid will go into Tuesday's clash with momentum behind them, while Manchester United will try to prevent their domestic struggles from spilling over into Europe. Both sides have plenty at stake, but the implications of the result differ.

Contrasting Form

Manchester United have shown they can create danger going forward, but their recent results have offered less reassurance than Atletico’s. Instagram/manutd

Los Rojiblancos can use home advantage to strengthen their European campaign and build on their recent progress. United, meanwhile, are under pressure to deliver a response, although the match is not a must-win for either team. A draw would give both sides a platform to move forward, but it would likely be more valuable to the visitors than to an Atletico side expected to take control on home turf.

Atletico's win over Alaves helped maintain their position near the top of the domestic standings and extended their unbeaten run following an opening-day loss to Liverpool. Diego Simeone's side also have the confidence that comes with a settled manager and a strong recent run, and they will aim to carry that form into Europe.

Failing to win would not mean elimination or derail their campaign, but it would represent a missed opportunity in a fixture they have reason to approach with confidence. Their lineup is therefore likely to reflect an attacking intent rather than a desire to settle for a point.

United's draw with Tottenham, however, added to the frustration of a difficult run and increased the scrutiny on Michael Carrick, though he is not yet facing the threat of dismissal. The visitors have shown they can create danger going forward, but their recent results have offered less reassurance than Atletico's.

Carrick's team must now demonstrate that their controlled style can hold up against a stronger opponent. If they fail to do so, pressure on the manager could intensify, even though their European campaign would remain alive.

When and Where

The Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United UEFA Champions League match will be played at Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The match begins at 8 PM BST, 3 PM ET and 12:30 AM IST (Oct. 14) and 3 AM SGT (Oct. 14).

How to Live Stream

United States: The Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United UEFA Champions League match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network TUDN in the USA.

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