Carlos Baleba debuts for Manchester United in draw against Tottenham

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Carlos Baleba debuts for Manchester United in draw against Tottenham
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Carlos Baleba made his Manchester United debut during a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on October 11, 2026. The match saw Bryan Mbeumo open the scoring for Tottenham, before Dominic Solanke levelled in stoppage time following a defensive lapse by Lisandro Martinez. Baleba came on in the second half, replacing Youri Tielemans, and impressed with his ability to recover the ball and create chances. His performance offers a rare point of optimism for United, who currently sit in 12th place in the Premier League. Baleba expressed gratitude to fans for their support via Instagram, while coach Michael Carrick praised his contributions and hinted at a likely start in the next match against Atletico Madrid.

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  • •Baleba debuted for Manchester United in a 1-1 draw at Tottenham.
  • •He replaced Tielemans in the second half and stood out positively.
  • •United remains in 12th place with just six points from six games.
  • •Baleba thanked fans on Instagram, calling his debut a dream come true.
  • •Michael Carrick praised Baleba and hinted he may start next match.
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  • 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Baleba fires message to Man United fans after eye-catching debut in Tottenham draw
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Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba has sent a message to the club’s supporters after making his debut during Saturday’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.Positive cameoBaleba f...

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