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Michael Carrick’s Red Devils come through tricky pre-season test

Michael Carrick took his pre-season win record to 66 per cent as Manchester United came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. The club had won one and lost one before heading to Sweden to face the La Liga giants, but put on a decent performance to ensure victory. A frustrating first half saw United go behind to an accidental goal as Arnau Ortiz’s cross went untouched and floated in at the far post. United had chances aplenty to equalise but squandered a number of presentable chances and trailed at the break.

The second period was another story entirely as Shea Lacey won a spot-kick, which Mbeumo duly converted before tapping home from Jack Fletcher’s cross to put his side in front. The lead held, and United became the triumphant holders of the coveted Snapdragon Cup.

There was more good news as the 15-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel came on in the second half to make his senior debut for the club. Catch up with the action as it happened below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis.