Manchester United will go up against Real Madrid at NRG Stadium, playing their second friendly within a span of 24 hours.
Key Takeaways
- Manchester United have their all players available for this match
- Real Madrid won their last match against AC Milan after trailing 0-2 at halftime
- Manchester United come into this game 24 hours after losing 3-1 to Wrexham
Real Madrid had a really difficult season last season. Although, they played good football throughout but failed to win any major trophy. Now with the departure of Karim Benzema and Marcos Asensio, this pre-season is really crucial for Real Madrid to define tactics going forward.
Manchester United Form
Manchester United has been playing a good brand of football lately but there are still many loopholes to fill in their squad. The introduction of Andre Onana will not only fill the void in the sticks but most importantly, will give United the much needed balance from the back for the build-up.
United have shown encouraging signs in attack in pre-season matches but they still don't know about their striker. With injury to Martial, they have tried Sancho at the center and Rashford but the questions over this position still remains a big one to answer.
Losing to Wrexham 3-1 going into this game won't have been the ideal preparation. However, United fielded a complete youth team for that match and should put out a much stronger side here.
Real Madrid Form
In the coming preseason matches, Real Madrid will have a lot of work to do after losing their main man Karim Benzema in this window. Although they've brought in Jude Bellingham this time around, it is likely that Carlos Ancelotti will have to adopt a different style of play.
In the last game, Real Madrid were trailing 0-2 against AC Milan, but Madrid showcased an instrumental comeback in the end to win 3-2 in the end. Manchester United will be a good test for Real Madrid to see whether their new combinations are working or not.
Head-to-Head
Both Manchester United and Real Madrid are historical clubs in world football. Their meetings are always exciting. In the last five meetings, both sides have won two games each.
Team News
Since Manchester United rested their first team squad for the last match against Wrexham, they will now be ready to play at full capacity. However, they have three injuries in their camp. Amad Diallo will not be able to play due to a knock from Arsenal. Anthony Martial and Tyrell Malacia are also out due to injuries.
Real Madrid have no injuries in their camp.
Key Players
The position of Jadon Sancho at Manchester United has been in doubt since he joined the team. Although he has not yet established himself in the team, he has made a great comeback. If he gets back into his old groove, which everyone saw at Borussia Dortmund, Sancho can be a real asset to United.
During the last season, Rodrygo played 35 matches for Real Madrid, scoring nine goals and contributing eight assists in the league. Since Asensio and Benzema are gone, Rodrygo and Vinicius will play a bigger role in scoring goals. He has been an integral part of the team, but 2023/24 could be his breakout year.
How to watch on TV or Online
Manchester United vs Real Madrid will be streamed live on MUTV.
Final Thoughts
In spite of the fact that it will be a friendly match, Manchester United vs Real Madrid is always going to be a big game. It is expected that both teams will try out new combinations with tactics and that this match will be neck-and-neck.
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