Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result -Manchester United suffered a loss of 1-0 to Atletico Madrid in a friendly match that was played in Norway. During the match, Manchester United showed a look of the likely starting lineup that they will use when they begin their Premier League season the following week. After starting his managerial tenure with three victories and a tie during the preseason, Erik ten Hag suffered his first defeat with this result. Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result
Old Trafford will play host to the final preseason match for Manchester United on the upcoming Sunday, one week before the club’s first game of the regular season, which will be against Brighton and will also take place at Old Trafford. On the 31st of July, another Spanish team, Rayo Vallecano, will be the opponent for the last preseason encounter, and it is anticipated that Cristiano Ronaldo will play his first minutes in that match.
In spite of the fact that it was a cruel outcome for a positive United side that generated a handful of opportunities, the game in Oslo was decided by a late goal scored by Atletico’s Joao Felix three minutes from the end of regulation. David De Gea, the goalkeeper for Man United, had a relatively peaceful afternoon, but he was unable to save the blast from Felix, who was shielded by his teammate who was covering on the play.
A new member joins United. Christian Eriksen made his debut for Manchester United after participating in a scrimmage against Wrexham earlier in the week behind closed doors, while Lisandro Martinez did not see any playing time. Eriksen came off the bench to make his debut for Manchester United. After only a few minutes on the field, his quality was readily apparent as he was directly responsible for the creation of two scoring opportunities. After feeling ill the night before, Jadon Sancho did not play in the game.
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
Man United showed great effort throughout the game, especially when it came to regaining possession of the ball, and they did not cower in the face of the muscular play that Atletico Madrid displayed. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Elanga both had shots on goal, Harry Maguire was dangerous on a couple of corner kicks, and Facundo Pellistri even had a late shot on goal that was stopped. Facundo Pellistri had an attempt on goal late in the game that was blocked.
Fred received a direct red card for a stamp on Alvaro Morata in the game’s closing minute, which might lead to him being suspended for United’s next match against Brighton. This was the only setback for United in the match. Aside from that, the Brazilian central midfielder had a very strong performance. Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
In this encounter, Ten Hag encouraged his players to play for longer periods of time, and he only made four substitutions overall; the first ones didn’t come on until the 70th minute mark. At the 60-minute mark, Atletico Madrid substituted in ten new players, one of which, Felix, ended up becoming the game-winning scorer (complete lineups below).
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
Should Christian Eriksen get the nod in the starting lineup against Brighton?
The discussion regarding the starting lineup against Brighton will probably center around Eriksen and whether he should be there from the opening whistle given the impact his substitution had on the match against Atletico Madrid. The most interesting conversation surrounding the starting lineup will probably revolve around Eriksen. His ability to think coherently, together with his vision and ideas, unquestionably helped the United attack. Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
The Dane was a member of a double No. 8 center midfield pairing with Donny van de Beek, and the three of them played in front of Fred, who was tasked with the responsibility of filling the role of a deeper holding midfielder. The majority of Eriksen’s balls were floated into the left channel, and the precision with which he delivered them created header opportunities for Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire (on a corner kick).
If things don’t go well against Brighton, the injection that he can offer the squad off the bench could make him more vital than he was before as a spark. Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
Do Manchester United still require Ronaldo’s services?
In spite of their best efforts, Manchester United was unable to create a sufficient number of clear-cut opportunities to score against a defensively stout team like Atletico, and when they did, its players were unable to put the finishing touch on their chances. Anthony Martial had some early opportunities, but he was unable to get his feet under him or a shot on target. Rashford and Elanga were not lucid enough in the box on their tries, perhaps due to the fact that they had heavy legs. Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
Bruno Fernandes played a steady game with a few bright moments, but Manchester United needs him to be more than that in order for him to be a difference-maker with his passing, dribbling, and shooting. This did not occur when Atletico Madrid were playing, but it was not necessarily because of anything that Atletico Madrid were doing to prevent him from scoring.
It was necessary for Fernandes to seize control of the game and insist on getting the ball, but neither of those things happened in this final preseason match. His followers will be holding out hope that he is conserving his energy for the big game on Sunday. Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid result: Joao Felix hands Erik ten Hag first loss as Man Utd boss
Ten Hag is responsible for the Harry Maguire career resurrection.
Maguire appears to be a different player since Ten Hag has taken over, and there is little doubt that the switch to right central defender (he normally played at left center back the previous season) has suited him well. Furthermore, the choice to give him the captain’s armband was one that could only have been beneficial.
His newfound self-assurance shown through in the manner he played the position against Atletico Madrid. He made two crucial defensive plays in his own box and displayed the timing and presence for which he was renowned prior to the disastrous campaign that he had endured the previous year.
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Final: Manchester United 0, Atletico Madrid 1
