Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Mbeumo brace leads Man Utd comeback win
Bryan Mbeumo scored twice to overturn an early deficit and seal a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid.
B. Mbeumo
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Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Man Utd 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Scorers
Bryan Mbeumo (2), Arnau Ortiz (og)
Venue
Strawberry Arena, Solna
What happened. Manchester United came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring a brace after Arnau Ortiz's early own goal.
- Mbeumo scored from the penalty spot and then netted the winner.
- 15-year-old JJ Gabriel made his first senior appearance.
- Michael Carrick's side controlled much of the first half but trailed at the break.
United continue their pre-season preparations after this win in Sweden.
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