REAL MADRID continued their tour of the USA with a huge shutout against Manchester United.
Jude Bellingham slotted in the first of the night for Madrid after receiving a phenomenal over-the-top pass, gashing the United defense. Bellingham put in a cheeky chip over Andre Onana for the quality finish and early lead.
In the second half, Joselu put on the finishing touches with a wonderful bicycle kick.
The Red Devils’ are now 1-2 in their last three pre-season matches after they were beat by Wrexham, who unfortunately saw Paul Mullin get rushed to hospital last night.
Meanwhile Real Madrid are now 2-0, with wins over AC Milan and now United.
- Final result: Real Madrid 2 Manchester United 0
- Live stream/TV: MUTV and ESPN+
- Real Madrid XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Alaba, Bellingham, Vini Jr., Modric, Rodrygo, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Fran Garcia, Rudiger.
- Man Utd XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount, Garnacho, Rashford.
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Who does Manchester United play next?
Manchester United will next play German side Dortmund this Sunday, July 30.
This will be yet another high-profile matchup for the English side.
Kick-off is set for 9pm ET.
Sights from Houston
Here are some more pictures from tonight’s match at NRG Stadium
Manchester United struggled to get by Real Madrid’s defenseCredit: Getty United has now lost back-to-back gamesCredit: Getty What a bicycle kick from JoseluCredit: AFP Who does Real Madrid play next?
Real Madrid next plays Barcelona this Saturday, July 29.
El Clásico never dissapoints!
Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm ET.
Final score: Real Madrid 2 Manchester United 0
What a showing from Real Madrid!
United will taste defeat for the first time this pre-season.
It was a great game from Madrid’s first side, who took a 1-0 lead into the half.
Joselu put on the finishing touches in the second half with a beautiful bicycle kick.
Madrid has looked great through their first two pre-season games.
Real Madrid 2 Manchester United 0
90. Just three minutes of added time.
It looks all but over after the second goal from Joselu.
Real Madrid 2 Manchester United 0
88. Bicycle kick from Joselu!
What a cross, what a finish!
That looks to be the finishing touch on United.
GOALLL!!! MADRID!!!!
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85. A fan has hopped onto the field!
There’s been a stoppage of play.
It looks like security are on top of it.
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81. United are pushing but can’t string together a menacing attack.
They’ve gotten caught on the counter, as expected when throwing men forward.
The English side has just a few minutes to tie this game up.
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77. Both defenses have held up this half.
Madrid are content with the result and are in no hurry.
United has just over 10 minutes to find the equalizer.
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
73. There are 67,801 fans in attendance at NRG Stadium tonight.
It’s a near sold-out venue in Houston.
You can certainly hear it!
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71. Just over 20 minutes left to play in tonight’s match.
Vini Jr. is checking out for Madrid.
He draws a big reaction from the crowd.
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67. It’s been a back-and-forth second-half.
After the first 45 minutes were controlled by Madrid, United have responded well.
All it takes is one shot for United to tie this one up.
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63. Scott McTominay nearly scored for United.
McTominay broke through the Madrid defense but put a shot directly at the keeper.
On the other end, Madrid quickly countered.
It was a great save from United to keep the game 1-0.
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59. Nacho was laying on the ground for Madrid but is just fine.
Both teams are piling on the subs.
Just a half hour left to play in tonight’s clash.
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56. Manchester United are hitting stride.
Garnacho put a wonderful curler on net that needed to be punched away.
It’s been a great few minutes for the English side.
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
52. United nearly found the back of the net.
A pass across the box went past the keeper but was quickly cleared.
Madrid’s defense showed a sign of weakness there.
It’s still anyone’s game.
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50. Madrid have already had a few counter opportunities in the second half.
United’s defense will need to thwart this strong Los Blancos attack.
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
46. The second half has kicked off.
Both teams are making multiple substitutions.
Just 45 minutes left of play in tonight’s friendly.
Scenes from Houston
Here are some first half flicks from Houston.
Erik ten Hag will need to draw up a plan at halftime to crack Madrid’s defenseCredit: Getty Marcus Rashford started for Manchester United tonightCredit: Getty What a crowd from NRG StadiumCredit: Getty Halftime: Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
Real Madrid head to the half with the 1-0 lead.
Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock with a beautiful chip for the only first-half goal.
Los Blancos have controlled in every way possible tonight.
Erik ten Hag and United will have to regroup at the half.
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
45. Just one minute of added time.
It’s been a great first half for Los Blancos.
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41. Quick yellow card for Lisandro Martínez off a bad challenge.
Bellingham got up and shoved Martínez in response.
Chippy play there.
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40. We’re just five minutes away from the first-half whistle.
The last few possession haven’t gone anywhere from either side.
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35. United came just inches away from tying this one.
Rashford made a run in the box and put it just wide of the Madrid net.
It was United’s best chance of the evening so far.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
