Manchester United player ratings vs Chelsea: Lisandro Martinez red costly as Carrick's side crumble at Stamford Bridge

Manchester United suffered a 2-0 loss against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League 2026/27 season. Michael Carrick's team dominated the first half but faltered significantly after the break. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring five minutes into the second half, and the game effectively ended in the 63rd minute when Lisandro Martinez received a second yellow card for a reckless tackle, allowing Cole Palmer to score the match-winning penalty.

This marked Manchester United's third consecutive defeat, leaving them 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone. Here are the player ratings for Manchester United:

Goalkeeper & Defence:

Senne Lammens - 7/10: Managed to make seven saves, including a crucial stop on Estevao's drive in the 85th minute, despite Morgan Rogers' delightful dink and a penalty conceded by Lisandro Martinez.

Leny Yoro - 6/10: Stepped up to win an early corner and thwarted a late Chelsea break aimed at Danny Welbeck. Earned a yellow card for a reckless challenge but was otherwise steady.

Lisandro Martinez - 2/10: An absolute disaster, earning a yellow card for repeatedly marking Rogers and a second yellow card for a reckless tackle that led to a penalty goal for Chelsea. Contributed to the team's collapse after the break.

Harry Maguire - 5/10: Won the header that led to Matheus Cunha's disallowed goal but was bookable in the 65th minute for his lack of aggression against Rogers.

Midfield:

Andrey Santos - 5/10: Worked hard to disrupt Chelsea's rhythm early on but failed to make an impact in the second half after being replaced by Ayden Heaven due to a red card.

Carlos Baleba - 5/10: Struggled to impose himself against Chelsea's defense, missing a chance early on and being replaced by Kobbie Mainoo in the 58th minute.

Bruno Fernandes - 5/10: Missed a great chance in the 19th minute but provided a corner that led to Matheus Cunha's disallowed goal. Faded badly after the break.

Attack:

Amad Diallo - 6/10: Lively attacker who forced a parry from the keeper from distance but failed to convert his chances. Had to be substituted due to a knock in the 77th minute.

Matheus Cunha - 5/10: Started on the left but was ruled offside for a potential goal and replaced by Mason Mount in the 66th minute. Had a heavy touch that allowed Penders to smother a through ball.

Bryan Mbeumo - 6/10: Led United's best counters, sweeping a superb pass behind the defense for Fernandes and threading through a promising break, but was bookable for not retreating at a free-kick. Scored a thunderous stoppage-time volley that hit the crossbar.

Substitutes & Manager:

Kobbie Mainoo - 5/10: Came on in the 58th minute, bookable for tripping Palmer 12 minutes later, but lacked pace and impact.

Ayden Heaven - 5/10: Introduced in the 66th minute to shore up the defense but had little chance to make an impact with the game already slipping away.

Mason Mount - 5/10: Booed on against his former club as Cunha's replacement in the 66th minute. Loose touch allowed Chelsea to score the winning penalty.