Manchester United continued their winning run in pre-season with a penalty shootout victory over Real Madrid in Santa Clara.
Jesse Lingard fired United ahead during the first half at the Levi's Stadium after superb work from Anthony Martial on the left wing.
Victor Lindelof's foul on Theo Hernandez allowed Casemiro to level the scores from the spot after the break.
But it was United who came out on top in a poor shootout, winning 2-1 after five penalties apiece.
On Anthony Martial, he said: “Obviously we want more consistency in his talent. I think today was positive for him, that’s why I left him on for 90 minutes, he was enjoying trying things and imp in these matches to try things, which he did so I think it’s goos for Anthony and his confidence.”
On Ander Herrera, who was replaced just six minutes after being introduced at half-time, he said: “At least very painful because for Ander to come out it must be very painful. I also always say to the players, no risk in friendlies. If you feel something, or if you feel something is coming, get out, because the result is not important.”
Manchester United and Real Madrid played out a 1-1 draw in their pre-season friendly.
After being the brighter of the two sides in the opening half, United took a lead into the break after Anthony Martial’s individual moment of brilliance allowed Jesse Lingard to tap home from close range.
Both sides made big changes at half-time, but while United brought on a host of internationals and big money talent - including £75million Romelu Lukaku and £89m Paul Pogba - Madrid changed to a side full of players from the B team and Under-19s.
However, Los Blancos were the more aggressive and considered side in the second period and deservedly levelled through Casemiro’s penalty, after Victor Lindelof had flattened Madrid new boy Theo Hernandez.
Casemiro faltered from the spot in the shootout, but was far from the only one as United won 2-1 with seven players failing to find the net.
Jesse Lingard fired United ahead during the first half at the Levi's Stadium after superb work from Anthony Martial on the left wing.
Victor Lindelof's foul on Theo Hernandez allowed Casemiro to level the scores from the spot after the break.
But it was United who came out on top in a poor shootout, winning 2-1 after five penalties apiece.
Mourinho speaks...
Jose has been speaking to the media after United’s win.On Anthony Martial, he said: “Obviously we want more consistency in his talent. I think today was positive for him, that’s why I left him on for 90 minutes, he was enjoying trying things and imp in these matches to try things, which he did so I think it’s goos for Anthony and his confidence.”
On Ander Herrera, who was replaced just six minutes after being introduced at half-time, he said: “At least very painful because for Ander to come out it must be very painful. I also always say to the players, no risk in friendlies. If you feel something, or if you feel something is coming, get out, because the result is not important.”
Manchester United and Real Madrid played out a 1-1 draw in their pre-season friendly.
After being the brighter of the two sides in the opening half, United took a lead into the break after Anthony Martial’s individual moment of brilliance allowed Jesse Lingard to tap home from close range.
Both sides made big changes at half-time, but while United brought on a host of internationals and big money talent - including £75million Romelu Lukaku and £89m Paul Pogba - Madrid changed to a side full of players from the B team and Under-19s.
However, Los Blancos were the more aggressive and considered side in the second period and deservedly levelled through Casemiro’s penalty, after Victor Lindelof had flattened Madrid new boy Theo Hernandez.
Casemiro faltered from the spot in the shootout, but was far from the only one as United won 2-1 with seven players failing to find the net.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Madrid (2-1 pens) recap as Red Devils claim shootout victory
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