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Manchester United faces Atletico Madrid in pre-season friendly

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Manchester United faces Atletico Madrid in pre-season friendly
Summary

Manchester United faces Atletico Madrid at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on August 1, 2026. This match marks a key pre-season test for United, who look to build cohesion after a mixed start, including a 5-0 win over Rosenborg. Atletico Madrid boasts depth despite missing several World Cup players, having recently secured a 4-1 victory against Getafe. Both teams prepare for their respective league debuts later this month, with United hosting Hull City on August 22 and Atletico traveling to Malaga on August 19.

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Status Watch
  • •Kick-off scheduled for 14:00 BST
  • •Manchester United is missing several World Cup participants
  • •Atletico Madrid also has key absentees due to the World Cup
  • •New signings Tielemans and Hjulmand are expected to debut soon
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  • 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news
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Manchester United face Atletico Madrid at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday afternoon in their third pre-season fixture of the summer.Michael Carrick has resisted the temptation to rotate ...

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Manchester United face Atletico Madrid at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday afternoon in their most demanding pre-season test so far, as both clubs continue preparations for the new campai...

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