Manchester United will face Spanish side Atletico Madrid in a pre-season friendly at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
The match represents the toughest test of their Scandinavian tour.
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Manager Michael Carrick's squad comes into the game after a convincing 5-0 victory over Norwegian club Rosenborg.
That result helped the team bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Wrexham in their opening summer fixture.
Atletico's Form and Key Players
Atletico Madrid also enters the match in good form, having beaten LaLiga rivals Getafe 4-1. Ademola Lookman scored twice in that game, according to match reports.
The Stockholm fixture is the first of several high-profile friendlies for Manchester United ahead of their Premier League opener against Hull City.
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Upcoming opponents include Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds United, and AC Milan.
New signing Youri Tielemans, who joined for £35 million, and first-choice goalkeeper Senne Lammens are expected to rejoin the squad for the remaining pre-season matches.
The match kicks off at 2 p. m.
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BST and will be broadcast on MUTV.
