Lisandro Martínez has attempted to clarify his explosive comments made in the immediate aftermath of Manchester United’s Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid, insisting he believes the way forward is to “keep working together, with ambition and commitment.”
In two postgame interviews, Martínez admitted frustration at what he felt was insufficient recruitment during the summer transfer window to build on what was a strong end to the 2025–26 campaign that brought a return to the Champions League.