Manchester United step up their pre-season preparations with a tough test against Atletico Madrid this afternoon.
The Red Devils are currently in Sweden as part of their tour and will be keen to keep momentum in their favour following a win over Rosenborg last time out.
Both sides are still missing players after a busy summer of World Cup action, but it will remain a good indicator for Michael Carrick and Diego Simeone of where their players are at.
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Manchester United team news
Manchester United starting XI: Heaton, Maguire, Mount, Dorgu, Yoro, Amad, Santos, Mbeumo, Shaw, Heaven, Lacey
Manchester United substitutes: Bayindir, Mee, Vitek, Amass, Armer, Kamason, Fletcher, Fletcher, Thwaites, Gabriel, Williams, Zirkzee
Atletico Madrid team news
Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak, Dominguez, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri, Koke, Vargas, Castillo, Oriz, Martin, Lookman
Atletico Madrid substitutes: To follow
How to watch Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid
The match kicks off at 2pm BST on Saturday, August 1, at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm.
The game is expected to be available through Manchester United’s official pre-season broadcast platform MUTV, with additional international coverage depending on local broadcasters.
The stats for Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid
- Manchester United responded to their opening pre-season defeat by beating Rosenborg 5-0 in Norway
- The Red Devils have scored five goals in their last outing after failing to find the net against Wrexham
- Shea Lacey scored and impressed against Rosenborg, strengthening his case for more first-team minutes
- Atletico Madrid opened pre-season with a convincing 4-1 win over Getafe
- Diego Simeone’s side finished fourth in La Liga last season, 25 points behind champions Barcelona
- Atletico have strengthened their squad this summer with the arrivals of Morten Hjulmand, Lee Kang-in and Alejandro Grimaldo
- Manchester United have won two of their previous four meetings with Atletico Madrid, with one draw and one defeat
- Both clubs are missing a number of senior internationals following the 2026 World Cup, although several players are beginning to return to training
Prediction for Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid
Both sides remain without a host of key players, but Manchester United looked far sharper in their victory over Rosenborg.
Atletico will provide a much sterner examination, although Carrick’s side could edge another positive result before stepping up the quality of their opposition later this month.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Atletico Madrid
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