Manchester United Plunges to Worst Start in 40 Years After Madrid Defeat
· Sports · Al Jazeera, BBC Sport
Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League in Madrid, marking their third loss in five winless matches across all competitions. The club sits in 12th place in the Premier League table with only six points from six matches, representing their lowest points tally at this stage since 1986. Manager Michael Carrick remains under severe pressure following a string of poor results that includes opening-day losses and draws against relegation-threatened sides. Centre-back Lisandro Martinez publicly criticized the club's board for failing to provide adequate support to the squad during a turbulent campaign. The exact internal response from the club leadership to Martinez's remarks has not been made public.
Why it matters
The club's historic slump threatens its commercial standing and revenue stability, leaving millions of global supporters facing another trophyless season.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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