Manchester United 0:1 Atletico Madrid (Sat 30th July, 12:45 UK time)

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We have a little. The players are probably (wisely) conserving energy for the game in a couple of days.

I think we've been the better side in this game without creating many chances. Then again, you don't expect to be creating many chances against Simeone's Madrid.
Yeah just posted about that.
Playing Atletico should give us perspective. This was never going to be like our previous high scoring pre season games.
 

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Maguire did well in the end but those first few steps when turning and running back were glacial.
 

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Impressed with Fred and Mctom today. Both showing signs of improving under ETH, as have many in the squad to be fair.
 

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We need to remember this is Atletico. City in all their glory could only muster up 1 goal over 2 legs last season.

While I expected at least a goal, this ended 0-0 will not be surprising one bit. It would also still be considered an improvement for us :lol: baby steps.
This is Atletico 2 weeks behind in preparation. Not the same at all. We should be winning this game easily tbh. It's quite concerning that we aren't and have created so little
 

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Elanga sticks out like a sore thumb.

Poor on the ball, looks positionally lost off the ball.

Worrying going into the season as the second choice winger.
 

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The drop in quality from Sancho to Elanga is scary. We really need some attacking depth.
 

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Martial just looked to the bench asking to be subbed. Hope no injury
 

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We’re miles off the quality of athletico. They are so economical with the ball players like de Paul, llorente. Everyone knows their roles so well. There is no hope unless we majorly strengthen
 

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Only pre-season but I think we look solid. Dalot seems to have improved. Good stuff
 

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Scott is one of the most persistent foulers I’ve ever seen at United. Seems to rarely actually win the ball.
 

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What a nice linkup play by Dalot and Bruno.
That pass from Bruno was brillant.
I like our overall play....
Don't know why the atmosphere is so miserable in here.
 

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Intensity dropping quite a bit tbh. They're done after 60 mins. :lol:
 

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Looking knackered here now. Considering we wanted them to get a full 90... Not great?
 

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We haven’t been great second half in all honesty. Nothing coming off for us in attack.