Renan Lodi’s first-half goal at Old Trafford ensured the Spanish champions progressed to the quarter-finals at our expense, with a 2-1 aggregate victory.
Varane's defence was only breached once, but it proved decisive, as the Brazilian left-back netted shortly before half-time, even if the Reds were largely untroubled by the Madrid side after they took the lead.
The France international came closest to getting United back into the tie, as his 77th-minute header was brilliantly saved by Atleti goalkeeper Jan Oblak and he finished the game wearing the captain’s armband, after skipper Harry Maguire was substituted for Juan Mata.