Manchester United faces Atletico Madrid in pre-season friendly
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
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.
- •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
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news
"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 ...
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:30 AMManchester United vs Atletico Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news
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 ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:30 AMManchester United vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news
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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