The stakes were high with a place in the last eight on offer following the 1-1 draw in Madrid three weeks ago.
But what appeared to be advantage Ralf Rangnick’s side from the first leg was overturned by Diego Simeone’s Atletico with a 41st minute goal from Renan Lodi ultimately being the winner on a disappointing night for the Reds.
FIRST HALF - ATLETICO TAKE LEAD
Old Trafford was throbbing and it galvanised United as we dominated the chances at the start of this pulsating tie. The match was only three minutes old when Anthony Elanga got his head to a Diogo Dalot cross and sent an opportunity just over.