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Scores own goal Sunday Martinez had an own goal, four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fulham.

Impact Martinez opened the scoring Sunday, but he did it on the wrong end of the pitch. Senne Lammens parried a Fulham shot straight into Martinez, and the ball directed into the back of the net to give the home side the lead in the 63rd minute. It's a tough stat to go on Martinez's sheet, but it can hardly be characterized as his fault. Martinez desperately tried to get the goal back on the attack, recording a season-high four shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Fulham takes the lead over Manchester United👀

Fulham takes the lead over Manchester United👀

SEPTEMBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Lisandro Martínez Does Not Forget Jamie Carragher's Criticism and Gets His Revenge After Manchester United Victory Lisandro Martínez responded to Jamie Carragher with irony after Manchester United’s Champions League win over Sabah.

SEPTEMBER 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Nets rare goal Martinez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 4-0 win versus Sabah FK.

Impact Martinez got on a ball in the box and finished with his only shot, making the most of Thursday's absolute rout. It was never going to be a competitive match, but still a goal and assist for Martinez is about as good of an outcome as he could have hoped for. Martinez should maintain a big role moving forward, though goals aren't likely to continue.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup with 90 minutes Martinez had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town.

Impact Martinez returned to the Manchester United starting lineup having been an unused substitute in the game against Hull. He played the full 90 minutes and had one shot from distance which didn't find the target.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

On bench in return Martinez (thigh) is back in United's squad for Saturday's final friendly against AC Milan, making the bench, the club posted.

Impact Martinez had missed the previous match against Leeds United, with coach Michael Carrick saying at the time he wasn't quite ready and was being held back specifically for this fixture. He was heavily involved in Argentina's World Cup run before suffering the thigh injury that sidelined him, contributing a goal and an assist over seven matches, and if fully fit by the start of the season, he figures to reclaim his undisputed role in the Red Devils' back line.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Named in squad vs. Milan Martinez (thigh) is back in Manchester United's squad to face AC Milan, the club announced.

Impact Martinez's return to the squad comes after he missed Wednesday's match against Leeds, with coach Michael Carrick saying at the time the player wasn't quite ready and was being preserved specifically for this fixture. He was heavily involved in Argentina's World Cup run before suffering the thigh injury, contributing through passes and decisive actions on both ends of the field, and scoring a goal and an assist over seven matches. If fully fit by the start of the season, he'll be a strong candidate to feature at the expense of Ayden Heaven. Martinez is expected to build up his match fitness in this final preseason test.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting return in Milan friendly Martinez (thigh) didn't play in Wednesday's clash against Leeds, with coach Michael Carrick saying "Marcus [Rashford], Licha [Martinez] and Kobbie [Mainoo] aren't quite ready yet,"...

Impact Martinez is expected to see action in the final preparation game before the EPL opener versus Hull City, but it remains to be seen when he'll be back in the initial lineup. He was heavily involved in Argentina's World Cup run before suffering the injury, and he was a key piece of his nation's defense, contributing through passes and decisive actions on both ends of the field, and scoring one goal and one assist over seven matches. If he's fully fit by the start of the new season, he'll be a strong candidate to feature at the expense of Ayden Heaven.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to face Leeds Martinez is unlikely to feature against Leeds United at Croke Park on Wednesday after only completing a handful of training sessions but is likely to play at least 30 minutes again...

Impact Martinez was forced off in the first half of the World Cup final against Spain with an apparent thigh injury, though it was later confirmed to be nothing serious. He reported for Manchester United duty in Ireland on Monday night but has only managed a handful of training sessions since, which makes him unlikely to be involved when United face Leeds United. The plan instead points to easing him in with at least half an hour of action in the friendly against AC Milan on Saturday, ahead of the season opener, a sensible buildup given he is expected to be a key figure in United's backline after starting every league match under head coach Michael Carrick.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Arrives in Ireland for preseason Martinez has arrived in Ireland to prepare for the new 2026/27 Premier League season with Manchester United, according to the club.

Impact Martinez was recently spotted doing individual training while on holiday in Ibiza, an encouraging early sign after his thigh injury cut short Argentina's World Cup semifinal against Spain. He had started all seven of the tournament's matches, recording two clean sheets, seven interceptions, 13 tackles and 36 clearances along with a goal and an assist, and his arrival with the squad now shifts focus to building back toward full fitness after already battling back from an ACL injury that wrecked his previous campaign, with United's season opener against Hull City set for August 22.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doing individual work on holiday Martinez (thigh) has been spotted doing individual training while on holiday in Ibiza, according to Manchester United Forever.

Impact Martinez had left the pitch in the 44th minute of Argentina's World Cup semifinal against Spain with an apparent thigh injury, ending his tournament after starting all seven of the team's matches, during which he recorded two clean sheets, seven interceptions, 13 tackles and 36 clearances, along with a goal and an assist. He battled back from the ACL injury that wrecked his previous campaign, returning around November to play a key role in United's third place finish last season, making his fitness heading into the new campaign worth monitoring given that recent history. This early individual work is an encouraging sign that his recovery is progressing well ahead of United's Aug. 22 season opener against Hull City. Martinez is expected to continue building up his fitness before officially rejoining the squad.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 23 • goal

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Argentina's Lisandro Martínez Departs World Cup Final vs. Spain Early Due To Injury

If Argentina is going to beat Spain in the 2206 FIFA World Cup Final, it'll have to do it without one of its top defenders.

JULY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Argentina's Lisandro Martínez Departs World Cup Final vs. Spain Early Due To Injury

Exits final with injury Martinez left the pitch in the 44th minute of Sunday's match against Spain due to an apparent thigh injury.

Impact Martinez would pick up a yellow in the 40th minute and would quickly exit the match after that, as he went to the ground holding his thigh with an apparent injury, leaving Nicolas Otamendi to take his spot. This will end his World Cup run, starting in all seven of his appearances, while recording two clean sheets, seven interceptions, 13 tackles and 36 clearances. He would also add a goal and an assist that would help them past Cape Verde in the round of 32. The major concern for the defender now is his health as they head into the Premier League season, as he is a starter for Manchester United and was already absent for a decent chunk of last season due to injury. He will now hope to use the next month to recover, with United kicking off league action Aug. 22 against Hull City.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Even though Messi was ready to go in the middle after losing the ball, Lisandro Martínez had other plans 🇦🇷

Even though Messi was ready to go in the middle after losing the ball, Lisandro Martínez had other plans 🇦🇷

JULY 17 • FOX SPORTS

Busy before sub Martinez registered four clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus England. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Martinez made four clearances and took a tactical yellow card before he was subbed off during the second half. The defender had plenty to do in the first half as England traded blows, but then was brought off with Argentina trailing in favor of an attacker. Martinez will be back on the pitch as Argentina prepare to take on Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Standout defensive display Martinez registered two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Switzerland.

Impact Martinez delivered the defensive performance of the match in Saturday's 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland, combining with Emiliano Martinez in the 32nd minute to stop Breel Embolo getting a shot away from inside the box after the Swiss striker was sent clear, then producing a world-class block to deny Embolo a certain equalizer moments after the restart, also registering one interception, four tackles (four won) and four clearances across his 120 minutes. His physical dominance heading into the England semi-final makes him one of the most important players in coach Lionel Scaloni's squad.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Four tackles in victory Martinez registered one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus Egypt.

Impact Martinez registered two interceptions, four tackles (four won) and seven clearances across his 90 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Egypt, initially beaten in the air by Yasser Ibrahim for Egypt's first goal when the Egyptian header rose above him to meet Marwan Attia's delivery, before recovering to make four successful tackles and keep Egypt's attack largely contained throughout the second half. The Manchester United centre-back's recovery from the opening concession was central to Argentina's defensive improvement after halftime, and his combination with Cristian Romero gives the world champions one of the most combative defensive partnerships remaining in the quarterfinals.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Egypt Goal Disallowed After VAR Spots Foul against Argentina's Lisandro Martínez Prior to Build-Up | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Egypt Goal Disallowed After VAR Spots Foul against Argentina's Lisandro Martínez Prior to Build-Up | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JULY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Alexi Lalas' Best XI in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 🚨

Alexi Lalas' Best XI in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 🚨

JULY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Lisandro Martínez spoke with @ngedra after Argentina's hard-fought win over Cape Verde 👏

Lisandro Martínez spoke with @ngedra after Argentina's hard-fought win over Cape Verde 👏

JULY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Argentina vs Cape Verde Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 32

Argentina vs Cape Verde Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 32

JULY 4 • FOX SPORTS