Following a 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid, Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez expressed significant frustration with the club's current state. Goals from Pablo Barrios and Ademola Lookman secured the victory for the Spanish side, extending Manchester United’s difficult start to the season.

In post-match comments, Martínez shifted the focus away from the immediate performance of the players and the coaching staff, instead pointing toward the club's hierarchy. When asked to evaluate the team's performance, Martínez described it as "really poor" and suggested that the result was a "mirror" of the club's internal situation. By gesturing upward, he indicated that the responsibility for the team's struggles lies with those in executive positions, specifically citing a perceived lack of investment as a primary concern.

Martínez acknowledged the need for professional restraint in his public comments, noting that he had to "control" himself, but emphasized that the club's current trajectory is a systemic issue. While the coaching staff and players have faced significant scrutiny for the team's recent results, Martínez’s remarks represent a rare public critique of the club's management structure from within the dressing room. The club has not yet issued an official response to the defender's comments.