Bryan Mbeumo fires Man Utd to victory over Atletico Madrid
Bryan Mbeumo fires Man Utd to victory over Atletico Madrid
Uche AmakoSat, August 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM UTC
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Bryan Mbeumo scored twice in the second half for Manchester United - Ash Donelon/Getty ImagesManchester United 2 Atletico Madrid 1
Manchester United claimed their second win of pre-season after fighting back from a goal down to beat Atletico Madrid.
Michael Carrick named a strong team with youngster Shea Lacey starting in the No 10 position. But they fell behind in the sixth minute when Arnau Ortiz’s cross into the box evaded everyone, including United keeper Tom Heaton and the ball dropped into his net.
The Premier League side were the better team in the first half, with sharp pressing and incisive passing from the likes of Mason Mount and Andrey Santos.
United got the equaliser their performance deserved when the impressive Shea Lacey showed his skill in the box and was fouled. From the resulting penalty, Bryan Mbeumo sent the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot.
In the 72nd minute, Mbeumo got his second of the afternoon after he bundled the ball home after the United press forced Atletico into a mistake.
The Spanish side threatened an equaliser and hit the post twice in the closing stages but United held on to win.
03:50pm
FULL TIME: Man Utd 2 Atletico Madrid 1
And it is. All over in Stockholm as United come back from behind to win. A really good performance by Michael Carrick’s side.
03:49pm
90+2mins: Man Utd 2 Atletico Madrid 1
Iker Luque shoots from distance. It looks good but flies over the bar. And that should be the final effort of the match...
03:47pm
90mins: Man Utd 2 Atletico Madrid 1
Three mins added on!
03:42pm
84mins: Man Utd 2 Atletico Madrid 1
Mendoza and Hjulmand both hit the post in quick succession. Heaton was beaten on both occasions. United were a bit fortunate there.
03:40pm
83mins: Man Utd 2 Atletico Madrid 1
Now that they are behind, Atletico are starting to have a bit more possession and play on the front foot.
03:38pm
81mins: Man Utd 2 Atletico Madrid 1
United subs:
OFF: Mbeumo, SantosON: Gabriel, Thwaites
03:34pm
73mins: Man Utd 2 Atletico Madrid 1 GOAL
A slow second half comes alive as United take the lead. A slack pass in defence by Atletico is pounced upon by Fletcher. He runs to the byline, cuts the ball back to the unmarked Mbeumo, who taps in.
03:33pm
72mins: Man Utd 1 Atletico Madrid 1
United subs:
OFF: Shaw, Dorgu, Lacey, MaguireON: Armer, Amass, Zirkzee, Williams
03:31pm
69mins: Man Utd 1 Atletico Madrid 1
Big save from Heaton to deny Atletico at the near post after Yoro was beaten by a lovely pass from Lemar.
03:25pm
68mins: Man Utd 1 Atletico Madrid 1
The energy and intensity of the first half has largely disappeared in this half. Neither keeper has been worked.
03:21pm
65mins: Man Utd 1 Atletico Madrid 1
Atletico subs:
OFF: Domínguez, Hancko, Ruggeri, Arnau, Castillo, Carlos Martín, Lookman.ON: Boñar, Solà, D. Martínez, Lemar, Romeo, Iker Luque, Sergio Esteban.
03:20pm
63mins: Man Utd 1 Atletico Madrid 1
Another player, who has been tidy for United is Santos in midfield. He’s controlled the middle of the park, been safe in possession but also willing to fire a pass into the forwards.
03:17pm
60mins: Man Utd 1 Atletico Madrid 1
Seven changes coming for Atletico. Typical pre-season move.
03:10pm
53mins: Man Utd 1 Atletico Madrid 1 GOAL
Mbeumo takes responsibility, waits for the keeper to dive and strokes the ball into the bottom left corner.
03:09pm
52mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1 PENALTY
Dancing feet from Lacey in the box and Castillo brings him down. The referee rightly points to the spot.
03:06pm
50mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Heaven is booked for a late tackle after Atletico threatened a counter-attack.
03:04pm
48mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Amad can be very pleased after his first minutes of pre-season. He was very lively.
03:03pm
46mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Atletico subs:
OFF: Oblak, Le Normand, Koke, Obed VargasON: Esquivel, Giménez, Mendoza, Hjulmand
03:01pm
SECOND HALF: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
J. Fletcher coming for United in place of Amad.
Atletico make three changes. I’ll get them to you shortly!
02:46pm
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HALF TIME: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
No time added on, so that is the end of the half. An intriguing 45 mins. United will feel they don’t deserve to be losing.
02:45pm
44mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
United fail to clear the ball and it falls to Arnau Ortiz, who forces a good save from Heaton. That would have been harsh on United.
02:43pm
42mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Lookman has been very quiet for Atletico. Yoro has marked him out of the game but in truth, Atletico have given him nothing to work with.
02:37pm
35mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Apart from the move that led to Atletico’s goal, they have barely been in United’s half. They are struggling to beat United’s press and keep the ball. United are losing but they are working very hard and playing well.
02:31pm
29mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Great pressing by United leads to Amad winning the ball back. Yoro finds Lacey, who spins and goes down the right. He whips in a cross and Mbeumo rises to attack it but heads wide. Probably should have done better.
Amad Diallo has started well - Ash Donelon/Getty Images
02:26pm
25mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
It is probably an easy comparison but Lacey has a bit of Phil Foden about him with his movement and touch. He looks promising.
02:25pm
22mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Carlos Martín goes down after a coming together with Heaven. The United defender got his arm across and made minimal contact with Martín’s face but the referee falls for the play-acting and calls a foul.
02:20pm
18mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
An aggressive press from United as they look to deny time to Atletico. They are pushing for that equaliser.
02:17pm
15mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Amad, Mount and Mbeumo all want it. Amad takes it and his low strike is deflected and looks certain to beat Oblak but the keeper reacts quickly to make the stop.
02:16pm
14mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Santos punches a pass through the lines, Mbeumo combines with Mount and the attacker is brought to the ground on the edge of the box...
02:12pm
10mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1
Nearly a quick reply by United. Amad sets the ball for Mount to cross into the box. The midfielder’s ball goes to the far post, where Shaw meets it with a thumping volley but Oblak stands his ground and palms the ball over the bar.
From the resulting corner, Yoro should do better with his header but his effort goes wide.
02:07pm
6mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 1 GOAL
Early goal for Atletico. They take a short corner, Arnau Ortiz whips in a dangerous ball that beats everyone and drops in at the far post. Heaton never moved.
02:05pm
2mins: Man Utd 0 Atletico Madrid 0
United dominating possession in the opening stages with Atletico happy to sit off and let the Premier League side have it. Even in pre-season, Diego Simeone has his side set up well to defend.
02:01pm
KICK OFF: Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid
United get the match started.
02:00pm
United return to venue with happy memories
The visit to the Strawberry Arena means United are back at the stadium where they won the 2017 Europa League.
01:54pm
Uefa tells Gianni Infantino: resign or we will vote to oust you
Gianni Infantino is facing an ultimatum from Uefa: resign or face an emergency no-confidence vote.
It is understood all 55 of Uefa’s member nations would opt to oust Infantino in a vote of no-confidence if he refuses to step down. Uefa can trigger such a vote with just 43 member nations.
European football’s governing body announced a loss of confidence on Saturday morning and has demanded change after Infantino was forced to scrap his £15bn plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
Uefa’s statement followed widespread opposition and a revolt within Fifa’s ranks that staff are calling “kill the monster”.
The Football Association backed Uefa’s stance, saying: “We fully support Uefa’s position. It is time for a full and robust review of Fifa’s leadership and governance to ensure that the global game is run transparently, for the benefit of all 211 member nations and with the long-term stewardship of football at its heart.”
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01:49pm
Rashford set for return to Old Trafford
01:44pm
Atletico’s starting XI
Atletico: Oblak, Domínguez, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri, Koke, Obed Vargas, Castillo, Arnau Ortiz, Carlos Martín, Lookman
01:39pm
Man Utd’s starting XI
United: Heaton; Yoro, Maguire (c), Heaven, Shaw; Santos, Mount; Amad, Lacey, Dorgu; Mbeumo.Substitutes: Bayindir, Mee, Vitek, Amass, Armer, Kamason, J. Fletcher, T. Fletcher, Thwaites, Gabriel, Williams, Zirkzee.
01:33pm
Man Utd continue preparations for the new season
Good afternoon and welcome to pre-season coverage of Manchester United against Atletico Madrid.
Michael Carrick’s squad continue their preparations for the new season with a trip to the Swedish capital, Stockholm, where they face Diego Simeone’s La Liga side.
Last week, United cruised to a 5-0 victory over Rosenborg but today will be their first real test. They are slowly starting to get players back but the likes of captain Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans will not be involved.
“I think we’re in a good place. I think there’s four weeks to go to the start and we’re gradually getting some boys back from the World Cup as we progress,” Carrick said.
“But I think a little bit of patience and time and trying to keep ahead and as I said, keeping everyone fit but moving forward is a really good direction to go in. And as it stands right now, I think we’re in a pretty good place. So, the boys will get better as we go.”
One player who will be looking to impress is Mason Mount. He has had an injury-hit spell at Old Trafford but is fit and ready to go for the season. He is also growing into a leadership role at the club.
He told BBC Radio Manchester: “You have different types of leaders, you have ones that are very vocal. I always want to see myself as one that leads by example and never stops working on the pitch.
“I’ve been captain previously years ago. I love the role especially with a lot of younger players on the pitch being able to speak to them and make them feel comfortable in the game and off the pitch as well. It’s a role that I really like and loved having it [the captain’s armband] in the second half.”
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