Manchester United is set to face off against Atletico Madrid in a pre-season friendly match, as their tour of Scandinavia continues in Stockholm. After a surprising loss to Wrexham in their opening match, Manchester United came back strong with a 5-0 victory over Rosenborg. However, their upcoming match against Atletico Madrid poses a much tougher challenge, as the Spanish team is coming off a 4-1 win against Getafe, with Ademola Lookman scoring twice.
This friendly match against Atletico Madrid is part of a series of exciting fixtures for Michael Carrick’s side, including matches against Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds, and AC Milan, leading up to their Premier League opener against Hull City. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2pm BST on Saturday, 1 August, at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
Fans who want to watch the match can tune in to MUTV, with an annual subscription costing £29.99. Manchester United is dealing with some injury concerns, as Benjamin Sesko, Manuel Ugarte, and Matthijs de Ligt are expected to miss the game. However, there is positive news with the return of Amad Diallo. New signing Andrey Santos is likely to feature, while there is a possibility of Youri Tielemans making his debut for the club.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid will be without their Argentine and Spanish stars who played in the World Cup final, except for Marcos Llorente, who is set to feature. Predicted line-ups for the match include Manchester United’s XI featuring players like Heaton, Maguire, Shaw, and new signing Zirkzee, while Atletico Madrid’s XI is expected to include Oblak, Koke, and Lookman.
In summary, Manchester United’s pre-season match against Atletico Madrid promises to be an exciting encounter, giving both teams a chance to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the upcoming season. Fans can look forward to an intriguing battle between two top European sides as they vie for victory in Stockholm.