Manchester United came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday, lifting the Snapdragon Cup thanks to a second-half brace from new signing Bryan Mbeumo.
How the Match Unfolded
Atletico Madrid made the brighter start and took a fifth-minute lead when Arnau Ortiz curled a fine effort into the far corner, catching United’s defence flat-footed early on.
Michael Carrick’s side went in 1-0 down at the break but grew into the game after the restart. Teenager Shea Lacey won a penalty after being fouled in the box, and Bryan Mbeumo stepped up to level things in the 53rd minute.
The former Brentford forward then completed his brace with a well-taken finish from open play in the 74th minute, sealing a 2-1 comeback win for the Red Devils.
Match Result
- Manchester United 2-1 Atletico Madrid
- Goals: Ortiz 5′ (Atletico) — Mbeumo 53′ (pen), 74′ (Man Utd)
- Venue: Strawberry Arena, Stockholm
- Competition: Snapdragon Cup (pre-season friendly)
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Context
The win is a welcome one for United, who had lost to Wrexham to open their pre-season before bouncing back with a 5-0 win over Rosenborg. Saturday’s victory over a strong Atletico Madrid side marks their toughest test of the summer so far as they continue their Scandinavian tour ahead of the new season.
