Lisandro Martinez blasts club hierarchy after Champions League exit

Lisandro Martinez launched an extraordinary attack on the club's hierarchy following the 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, claiming players expect more from "people upstairs" to bring in new talent. His comments, made after a defeat that saw United finish with 10 men, reflect deep-seated frustration regarding squad investment.

• United conceded early, with Barrios scoring after just 47 seconds, putting them behind almost immediately in Madrid.
• Leny Yoro was controversially sent off in the second half, a decision Michael Carrick described as utterly bemusing, which effectively ended United's momentum.
• Martinez stated it's "easy to blame the coach and the players but you have to look at others," directly criticizing the board and technical director Jason Wilcox for a perceived lack of investment.
• Manager Carrick declined to comment directly on Martinez's "emotional" post-match interview, stating that "just after a defeat is not the time to talk."
• Bruno Fernandes had a disappointing outing and looked affected by an ongoing issue, missing a key chance to equalise before the second goal.