MANCHESTER UNITED lost their first match since Cristiano Ronaldo left the club last month in a friendly with Spanish side Cadiz.
Carlos Garcia put the Spanish side ahead in a nightmare start for Erik Ten Hag’s men, then Choco Lozano made it two.
But Anthony Martial pulled one back with a penalty before 17-year-old Kobbie Mainoo made it 2-2.
The La Liga side, however, won out thanks to Ruben Sobrino and Tomas Alarcon’s goals.
- RESULT: Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
- Man Utd XI: Dubravka, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka, Williams, Mengi, Iqbal, McTominay, Van De Beek, Elanga, Garnacho, Martial
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ten Hag gives honest appraisal
Speaking with MUTV after the game, the Man Utd manager spoke about the game in general.
‘More negatives than positives’ was the real take-away point from the interview.
No doubt he will be looking to have side looking a lot sharper than today where they were 2-0 down within the first 18 minutes.
Sadly we did not get the real burning question answered, who was this playing with his lips on the bench?
Credit: Reuters Real test ahead for the weekend
Erik ten Hag will take his squad into what was thought to be the tougher of the two games of their mini-tour of Spain.
Real Betis currently sit sixth in La Liga, on the same points as the two teams above them with only goal difference separating the trio.
They will certainly offer a tough game for this United squad which, due to the World Cup in Qatar, is a very experimental side.
Pirates lay to siege to United
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum.
That may well be the first words out of the mouth of Sergio González Soriano when he hooks up with his mates for his night out.
The Pirates have had a confidence boosting win to take into their La Liga campaign.
Credit: @Cadiz_CF
FT: Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
Well, we have seen some things that are positive today.
We have also seen a manager in blue denim jeans on the touchline which is a first for me.
And poor Charlie Savage will have to go through that fourth goal again and again no doubt as Robbie tells him what he should have done.
FT: Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
The referee brings this friendly to a close.
Plenty of goals for the neutral, plenty of reasons for a few drinks tonight for the Cadiz manager.
ten Hag hates friendlies even more now.
Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
90. Sam Murray does well out on the left.
He flights the ball into the box but Gil collects well.
We are into the final few seconds of the game now.
Two additional minutes will be added.
Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
88. Cadiz are passing the ball around well.
Making the United youngsters put in a real shift.
The hosts seem happy to hold onto their win now.
Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
86. United are trying to press forward.
Holding onto the ball still seems to be an issue.
McNeill pushes forward on the edge of the box.
Credit: Getty Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
84. Despite this only being a friendly, Cadiz can take a lot from this into their battle to stay in La Liga.
The balanced Spanish side have troubled United since that early goal.
Savage is shoved in the back and wins a free kick.
Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
82. Sergio Gonzalez will be happy with what he has seen here tonight from his Cadiz team.
He will enjoy his night out more after this win.
Messages ping in to his phone from friends asking why he is so late arriving at the pub.
Simple reply, leaving work soon.
Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
80. It does go to show you something this game, Cadiz only had one player go to the World Cup.
As a result they look a far more settled side.
This is something we could see in the Premier League, with sides dominating who have had less involvement in Qatar.
Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
78. Look away Robbie Savage.
Son Charlie misplaces a pass, gifting the ball to Cadiz and they capitalise.
Good weighted pass into Tomás Alarcón and he smashes the ball passed Dubravka.
Credit: Getty Goal – Tomás Alarcón (Cadiz)
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
76. We have a break in play as Shola Shoretire receives treatment.
He looks okay to continue after getting a knock to the head.
Play resumes.
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
74. Since the pep talk from the manager, United have come to life more in an attacking sense.
Garcia comes on for Genar Fornes replaces him.
We almost into the last quarter of the game now.
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
72. Garcia is able to continue albeit walking a little gingerly.
United have a free kick in a dangerous position.
Isak Hansen whips the ball in but cannot find a teammate and it goes it harmlessly for a goal kick.
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
70. We have a short break as the Cadiz centre back has some treatment.
It give ten Hag a chance to get some messages to his players.
And for them to take some fluids on board.
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
68. We have to remember this run out is all about getting back to where they were before the break.
You can train all you want and play in-house friendlies between your sides but it is no substitute for real game time.
ten Hag will learn far more about his players from this.
Credit: Getty Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
66. United started the second half like a firework, pinning Cadiz back with wave after wave of attack.
At the moment it is looking like a spent Catherine wheel still spinning around empty of flare.
All a good learning curve for the young side.
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
64. Sobrino is causing problems for United in defence.
He is making runs into the channels and dragging players out of position.
United cannot hold onto the ball for more than two of three passes at the moment.
Perez crosses and Sobrino tries to glance his header in at the near post but it goes harmlessly over the bar.
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
62. This will be a good test for these United youngsters.
Cadiz have a lot of their starting line-up playing this second half.
They need to try and focus on keeping possession for a bit.
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
60. The fans are really getting their money’s worth with the goals today.
You can often be forgiven for expecting these friendlies to play out like a Tommy Fury exhibition boxing match.
Luckily for us, both teams are landing punches in this one.
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
58. The ball is drilled into the back post from the right flank.
Sabrino is unmarked on the back post as he volleys it home.
United appeal for offside but the replay shows it was a perfectly timed run by the Cadiz striker.
Credit: Getty Goal – Ruben Sobrino (Cadiz)
Cadiz 2-2 Man Utd
56. Cadiz are starting to dominate possession more now.
They seemed stunned by the start United made.
Cadiz are knocking on the door here.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
