What happened. Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in a pre-season friendly match on 1 August 2026, with live commentary and video highlights available.

Preview and stats available before the match.
Match report to follow after the game.

Pre-season friendlies help teams build fitness and test new tactics ahead of the upcoming season.

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