Ayden Heaven shines despite Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Manchester United fell to a 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League match. The hosts scored within the first minute and extended their lead in the 79th minute with Ademola Lookman's goal. Ayden Heaven, playing out of position at left-back due to injuries, received praise for his performance, achieving 85% passing accuracy and making several key passes. With United's next fixture against Leeds United approaching, questions remain about Heaven’s continued selection.
- •Manchester United lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid.
- •Atletico scored their first goal less than a minute into the match.
- •Ayden Heaven played left-back and recorded 85% passing accuracy.
- •Heaven had six duels won and four passes into the final third.
- •United's next match is against Leeds United on Sunday.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — 6 duels, 4 final-third passes: United poor, but one unlikely Red ‘comes out with credit’ despite ‘difficult’ task
"Ayden Heaven has been praised for his showing against Atletico Madrid, despite Manchester United falling to a 2-0 defeat last night.The hosts opening the scoring inside the first 60 seconds of action ...
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