Overview
- Martínez came on late for Luke Shaw in the 2-1 victory, with reports differing on the exact minute of his entry and indicating a brief cameo of about ten minutes.
- The outing was his first official action in roughly 300 days following a left ACL rupture sustained on February 2, 2025.
- The comeback arrived against the same opponent as his injury, providing a measured step in his reintegration to competitive play.
- Manchester United overturned an early Jean-Philippe Mateta goal with finishes from Oliver Zirkzee and Mason Mount at Selhurst Park.
- United hailed his return on its official X account and he has recently trained with Argentina without playing as he targets national-team consideration for 2026.