Manchester United can temporarily break into the top 4 of the English Premier League if they can muster a victory against Wolves on Saturday.

It’s do or die for both teams at Old Trafford as they prepare for their UEFA Champions League last-16 second leg clash.

Manchester United and Atletico Madrid played out to a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano.

With the away goal rule abolished, it means neither side has an advantage ahead of the second leg on Tuesday night.

Cristian Ronaldo returned from injury to score a brilliant hat-trick against Spurs, and he is determined to enjoy more success against Atletico.

Ronaldo has scored 25 times against Atletico, more than he has against any other club throughout his career.

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What time does Man United vs Atletico start?

The game kicks off at 11pm Kenyan time at Old Trafford.

Man United vs Atletico team news

Ronaldo is raring to go after his weekend show and will lead the line supported by Anthony Elanga, who scored in the first leg and Jadon Sancho.

Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay could potentially return to the line-up for this match.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be replaced by Diogo Dalot at right back as Marcus Rashford could also start on the bench.

For the visitors, Yannick Carrasco will miss the game through suspension.

He joins a long list of absentees including Thomas Lemar, Mattheus Cunha, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Mario Hermoso and Daniel Wass who are injured.

Angel Correa and Joao Felix, the scorer in the first leg, are set to start up front.

Man United vs Atletico head to head

They have only played one game prior to this and it ended in a 1-1 draw.

Man United vs Atletico current form

The hosts have only won two games in their last five, losing once and sharing the spoils in the remaining two.

Meanwhile, Atletico are unbeaten in that run – winning four games.

Man United vs Atletico prediction

There is too much on the line for these sides and are both expected to get their name on the scoresheet. Another draw is a likely outcome though.

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