Manchester United made it back-to-back pre-season wins by coming from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Stockholm and lift the Snapdragon Cup.
Atletico edged in front early when Arnau Ortiz's delivery from the left evaded everyone in a crowded penalty box and crept in at Tom Heaton's far post. Michael Carrick's team were the better side for long spells and got the equaliser their pressure deserved when Shea Lacey won a penalty, which Bryan Mbeumo converted.
Mbeumo double seals it
Jack Fletcher provided the assist for Mbeumo's second goal after the break, and the forward's brace secured the win for United.
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Player ratings
Here is how every United player rated in Stockholm:
- Tom Heaton, 7 – Would have been disappointed with the goal conceded but made one excellent stop before the interval and handled reliably after the restart.
- Leny Yoro, 7 – Should have won the aerial duel for the opener but recovered well, combined effectively with Amad and defended solidly on the flank.
- Harry Maguire, 6 – Caught off guard by Ortiz's delivery but moved aside; there was late confusion with Heaton in a mixed display.
- Ayden Heaven, 7 – Produced a magnificent defence-splitting pass to release Dorgu down the left, a moment that showcased his quality in possession.
- Luke Shaw, 6 – Outpaced too comfortably in advanced areas as Atletico found joy down his side; a reminder that reinforcements remain needed.
- Andrey Santos, 7 – One risky blind back-pass nearly gave the ball away, but he showed for it regularly and his distribution was sound.
- Mason Mount, 8 – Pressed brilliantly once more, proving tenacious in midfield and combining that with crisp touches; the standout performer.
- Amad, 7 – Outstanding press created an opening for Mbeumo, and he showed lovely assured touches in his first pre-season appearance.
- Shea Lacey, 8 – Delivered a delightful right-footed cross for Mbeumo and produced tidy footwork, never better than when nutmegging his marker to win the penalty.
- Patrick Dorgu, 6 – Grafted tirelessly down the left but mistimed a run and wasted a promising opportunity after another clever Heaven ball.
- Bryan Mbeumo, 8 – Directed a first-half header wide but calmly converted the penalty and was perfectly positioned for his second; a solid choice centrally.
Substitutes
- Jack Fletcher, 7 – Came on for Amad on the right, put in a decent shift and harried effectively to win the ball back for Mbeumo's second.
- Dan Armer, 6 – Valuable experience after replacing Maguire.
- Harry Amass, 6 – Wasn't afforded much opportunity to impress.
- Ethan Williams, 7 – Tidy combination play centrally.
- Joshua Zirkzee, 6 – His first touch sent a pass into touch, but he improved later.
- JJ Gabriel, 7 – Showed sharp movement and glimpses of his ability.
