Manchester United should be worried despite getting Atletico Madrid than PSG in the Champions League redraw

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Manchester United should be worried despite getting Atletico Madrid than PSG in the Champions League redraw

Manchester United should be worried despite getting Atletico Madrid than PSG in the Champions League redraw

December 27, 2021

Author 77baji

Following Monday's UEFA Champions League Round of 16 redraw, UEFA has received more queries in the last 24 hours than it has in the entire year of 2021. While Real Madrid and Liverpool would feel cheated after receiving more challenging opponents in the redraw, Manchester United supporters suddenly feel more at ease.

The Red Devils were drawn against PSG in the first round but were redrawn against Atletico Madrid in the second round. Even if the Spanish team is not as formidable as PSG, this will not be easy.

With Ralf Rangnick in charge, Manchester United has moved on from the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer period. On the other hand, the German coach has yet to have a meaningful impact on the team's performance.

There were glimpses of a pressing team in Ralf Rangnick's first game in command against Crystal Palace. On the other hand, Manchester United reverted to their old ways when they faced Young Boys and Norwich City.

As a result, it would be early to rejoice at being paired with Atletico Madrid, and the Red Devils are currently no better than Diego Simeone's side.

Despite having many talents, Manchester United does not play as a unit and does not appear to be solid at the back. Their organisation has improved slightly on the pitch, but they continue to give up too many chances.

Rangnick's team may have gotten away with sloppy play against Young Boys and Norwich City. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid is a far superior team that will swiftly punish the Red Devils if they make the same mistakes again.

Manchester United should play Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16 rather than PSG. On the other hand, the Spanish giants will not be taken lightly.

Los Rojiblancos, like the Red Devils, have been inconsistent this season and are striving to recreate the form that helped them win the title last season.

On the other hand, Atletico Madrid has enough talent to cause Manchester United problems. Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann, Koke, and Joao Felix are all players who can turn a game around.