Starting XI:

Senne Lammens: Didn’t have loads to do but spotted danger to make a vital clearance as Julian Alvarez threatened to race through on goal and thankful to the woodwork on two occasions. 7

Diogo Dalot: Slightly out of position on the transition for the opener – but at this level, the damage can be immense. First minute mistake and shaky for a bit afterwards but got better. 6

Leny Yoro: Moved into favoured role and was making a positive impression until VAR intervention ended his night early with a red card. 5

Lisandro Martinez: Vital interception to prevent a clear Atletico opportunity for a second goal near end of first half. 7

Ayden Heaven: Tried to keep Pablo Barrios’ first-minute shot out but ended up just sliding it into the net. Effectively United’s fourth-choice left-back but grew into the game and can be pleased with his effort. 7

Andrey Santos: Surprise start. Early passing not crisp or accurate enough but like many United players, got better as the game went on. Did well enough to question why he has been used so infrequently this season. 6

Carlos Baleba: (off 65, Mount): Not enough power on a far-post header, otherwise he might have marked his full debut with the equaliser. Played more advanced than Andrey Santos and pair dovetailed well. 6

Youri Tielemans: (off 65, Amad): Didn’t get on the ball too often and when he did in first half, had no-one in dangerous position to pass to. Excellent pass to create opportunity for Bruno Fernandes. 6

Bruno Fernandes: Started in an unfamiliar right-sided role but strangely indecisive at times. Fizzed early cross in at start of second half but Mbeumo didn’t make the run, then lifted shot over Oblak but just wide. Deflected shot went straight to keeper. Hit the bar after that. 5

Marcus Rashford (off 65, Zirkzee): Pace caused a problem for the Atletico defence but couldn’t apply the finish to Martinez’s lofted pass. Failure to track back in first half picked up by Wayne Rooney. Tracking back in second got him booked. 5

Bryan Mbeumo: Couldn’t take early chance to equalise and denied by Oblak with a second opportunity. 6

Subs:

Mason Mount (on 65, Baleba): Rare outing and tried to get on the ball. 6

Amad Diallo (on 65, Tielemans): Wanted to run at home defence but never really had the chance. 6

Joshua Zirkzee (on 65, Rashford): Tried to use unorthodox style to get through Atletico defence. 6

Harry Maguire (on 80, Heaven): Brought stability to an inexperienced defence. 7

Matheus Cunha (on 80, Fernandes): Showed aggression when he came on. Nearly scored in final minutes. 7

Subs not used: Darlow, Mee, De Ligt, Lacey, T Fletcher, Amass, Armer.