Manchester United secured a 2-1 pre-season friendly victory over Atlético Madrid in Stockholm, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring both goals in the second half to come from behind. The win earned the Red Devils the Snapdragon Cup, marking a strong start to their summer preparations (si.com).
The match, played at the Friends Arena, saw Manchester United dominate possession and create several chances, with three left-wingers—Bryan Mbeumo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Marcus Rashford—playing key roles in the victory (manchestereveningnews.co.uk). Mbeumo, in particular, impressed with his two goals, earning an 8/10 rating from the media (dailystar.co.uk).
Despite the positive result, some fans expressed concerns over the club’s transfer strategy, citing the absence of key players during the match. Altay Bayindir, listed on the bench, was seen in the stands, raising questions about his future at the club (thesun.co.uk).
The friendly also saw the release of the full squad by manager Michael Carrick, with the team focusing on fitness and team cohesion ahead of the new season (dailypost.ng).
