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Manchester United return to Champions League action this evening as they travel to Atletico Madrid in their last 16 tie first leg.

Following their 2-0 triumph over Brighton and Hove Albion, United secured a vital 4-2 victory against fierce rivals Leeds to make sure they were in the best possible form for their return to the Champions League.

Atletico are in indifferent form ahead of this one. Last time out they beat Osasuna 3-0 but have lost two of their last five matches. The La Liga giants find themselves fifth in their domestic division, 15 points behind leaders and city rivals Real Madrid.

Diego Simeone will not be able to count on his captain tonight as the Argentine confirmed Koke would miss the match due to injury. As for United, they will be without Edinson Cavani once more due to a groin injury.

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United will need to break the bank if they are to sign Christopher Nkunku this summer, according to a report.

Bild claim the RB Leizpig star will not leave the club for anything less than €75million and that it could take an even higher figure to actually secure his signature.

Manchester United have made their way over to Spain as they prepare for their Champions League encounter with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

United will be looking to claim an advantage in the first-leg of their last-16 tie against the La Liga champions as they aim for a quarter-final spot.

Before jumping on the plane there was still time for United’s players to be put through their paces in training at Carrington, with pictures showing the squad making their final preparations before heading to the Spanish capital.

Here's what we spotted.

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