Lisandro Martinez apologizes after criticizing Manchester United spending
New: The Argentina defender still wants bigger ambition and a stronger squad after MU’s 0-2 loss to Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologized after comments criticizing the club’s spending sparked debate. In an Instagram Story on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, Martinez said he spoke in anger and frustration after MU lost 0-2 to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in a Champions League match. But he did not retract the substance of his message: United need greater ambition and everything required to compete again at the highest level. Martinez also stressed that responsibility does not rest only with management. He said the players, including himself, must first deliver results on the pitch. The scrutiny grew after he publicly called on the club to increase investment and sign new players.