RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 3 sourcesManchester United continue their pre-season tour of Scandinavia as they take on fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid in Stockholm.
United bounced back from their surprise opening defeat to Wrexham with a rampant 5-0 win over Norwegian outfit Rosenborg.
They now face their biggest test of pre-season so far, with Atletico coming into the clash off their 4-1 triumph of their LaLiga rivals Getafe, which saw Ademola Lookman bag a brace.
It kicks off a run of exciting friendlies for Michael Carrick’s side, who will also face Paris Saint-Germain, fierce rivals Leeds and AC Milan before their Premier League curtain-raiser at Hull City.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Man United vs Atletico Madrid?
Manchester United’s pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid kicks off at 2pm BST on Saturday 1 August at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
How can I watch it?
Fans can watch the match on MUTV, with an annual subscription costing £29.99.
Team news
Man United look set to be without Benjamin Sesko along with Manuel Ugarte and Matthijs de Ligt due to injury, but there is a boost in the form of Amad Diallo’s return. New boy Andrey Santos is likely to start again while there is a slim chance of a debut for Youri Tielemans, who has finally arrived at Carrington off the back of the World Cup.
Atletico are without their Argentine and Spanish stars that featured in the World Cup final - all those other than Marcos Llorente, who is already back for the squad despite his involvement for La Roja .
Predicted line-ups
Man United XI: Heaton; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Mount, Santos; Mbeumo, Lacey, Dorgu; Zirkzee.
Atletico Madrid XI: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Koke, Hjulmand, Martin; Mendoza; Lookman, Cubo.
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