MAN UTD are facing Rayo Vallecano in Erik ten Hag’s first home game RIGHT NOW – and Cristiano Ronaldo has STARTED at Old Trafford.
The fixture is also the Red Devils’ last of their summer before the Premier League starts next week.
Today’s big friendly is Ronaldo’s first appearance this summer after missing the tour of Thailand and Australia.
- Start time: 4pm BST
- TV/Live stream: MUTV
- Man Utd XI: Heaton, Martinez, Varane, Telles, Garner, Laird, Eriksen, Van De Beek, Chong, Garnacho, Ronaldo
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50. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Well, well, well.
Amad Diallo does what Ronaldo couldn’t as he opens the scoring for Manchester United.
Diego Lopez saved the initial effort from the edge of the box, but spills it into the path of Amad, who smashed it home.
48. Manchester United 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
Goal for Manchester United! Amad Diallo!
46. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
We are back underway here at Old Trafford.
Amad Diallo has replaced Cristiano Ronaldo at half time, as the Portuguese strikers cameo comes to an end.
Half Time. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
It looks like Vallecano will be happy to go into this one at half time with the scoreline as it is.
0-0 is a fair result as it stands.
42. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Garnacho has been the outstanding performer in this one so far, as he drives down the left hand side and picks out Chong.
But he fires over again…
40. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Vallecano have certainly held their own so far at Old Trafford.
United have definitely been the better team, but fair play to the team that would be considered underdogs here.
38. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Garnacho does really well down the left hand side once again.
He beats his man and keeps his balance before cutting it back, but the United attack breaks down.
36. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Martinez has dealt with everything that has come his way so far with the minimum of fuss.
It is early days but he already looks a solid signing for United.
34. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
We’ve seen a few nice attacks so far from both teams, but we are yet to see a goal here.
Tom Heaton made the best save of the game inside 10 seconds.
30. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
So close for Eriksen!
Chong smashes a volley from outside the box, which is blocked, but then Eriksen bends an effort just wide of the left hand side.
So close from the Danish international.
28. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Ethan Laird is fouled as a red blanket of smoke emerges from the away end.
The Vallecano fans have let off a flare, of course.
26. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Vallecano are holding some good possession here, but eventually the flag goes up for offside.
24. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
The ball falls to Falcao in the box and no one closes him down, but his shot on the half volley is blocked.
22. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
The ball comes in at the near post towards Radamel Falcao, but Martinez does well to put it out for a corner.
Van de Beek then breaks on the counter attack, but he can’t find the pass across to Ronaldo.
There is a yellow card for Garner.
20. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
United have been on top for the majority of this opening 20 minutes.
The keeper accidentally gives the ball straight to Tahith Chong, but he cannot beat his man and get a shot off.
16. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Garner loses the ball in the box, but Vallecano cannot make the most of it as the cut back in the box is cut out.
14. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Garner and Chong combine really well before finding Ronaldo, but the superstar is dispossessed.
Garnacho then creates a good chance for Chong who looks to find the corner, but it is a weak effort.
12. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Garnacho cuts in on his right foot and has a go from the edge of the box, but it is blocked.
He is some young player, is Garnacho.
10. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Varane’s pass is cut out and it falls to Falcao who looks to play a through ball but it is really well stopped by Garner who tracked back.
8. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Garnacho looks really bright for United early on, he loves to get the crowd on their feet.
6. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Martinez does really well to bring the ball down and play it out nicely from the back for United.
4. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Both teams have started sharply at Old Trafford.
Vallecano are going to be no easy win for United today and they are making it known.
2. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Garnacho looks to linkup with Eriksen and Ronaldo on the left hand side, but the ball is cut out.
0. Manchester United 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
A long ball goes over the top and Tom Heaton is forced into a good save within ten seconds!
Good save!
The boys are out!
The players are out on the pitch and looking smart in that gorgeous Man United home shirt.
Kick off is coming to you in just two minutes!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
