A Sidelined Lesson from the Snapdragon Cup The recent friendly match between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid may have been a mere warm up for the English Premier League season, but it offered a timely reminder of the subtle nuances that often get overlooked in high stakes competition.
The 2 1 victory, secured through two goals from Bryan Mbeumo, was no doubt a morale boost for Manchester United's pre season campaign.
The match saw Manchester United come from behind to claim victory against a strong Atletico Madrid side. The Spanish visitors took an early lead with Arnau Ortiz's cross shot finding the far post.