United Beat Atletico to Win Snapdragon Cup as Tielemans Sits Out | OneFootball

Manchester United beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Stockholm, with Youri Tielemans absent from the matchday squad – meaning the Belgian midfielder was not involved as United claimed the Snapdragon Cup.

What Happened Against Atletico

Michael Carrick took his pre-season win record to 66 per cent as United came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. The club had won one and lost one before heading to Sweden, and put on a strong second-half performance to secure victory.

A frustrating first half saw United fall behind to an accidental goal, as Arnau Ortiz’s cross went untouched and floated in at the far post. United created chances to equalise but were unable to convert before the break.

The second period told a different story. Shea Lacey won a spot-kick, which Bryan Mbeumo converted, before Jack Fletcher ripped down the right flank and played a low cross for Mbeumo to tap home and put United in front. The lead held, and United were confirmed as Snapdragon Cup winners.

The headline moment of the second half was the senior debut of 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, whose introduction drew the loudest cheer of the afternoon from the Stockholm crowd. Patrick Dorgu also featured, with multiple substitutions made by Carrick across the second period.

Tielemans Not Involved

Tielemans was not part of the matchday squad for the Atletico fixture. No official explanation for his absence has been reported in the available coverage of the match. His debut for the club therefore remains outstanding as United prepare for competitive action.