With the start of the upcoming Premier League season in sight, Manchester United defeated French team Lens at Old Trafford to kick off a pair of preseason friendly. Erik ten Hag played well in this game, and Athletic Club won 3-1 thanks to a second-half comeback.
Manchester United vs Lens
United needed a win to boost their morale before the crucial match against Wolves on Monday week after their disappointing tour of the United States came to an end with errors-filled losses to Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.
For this game, Erik ten Hag selected a very good starting lineup, and Rasmus Hojlund, a recent addition, was introduced to the United supporters on the field before kickoff. Visit the matchday blog for Standard Sport to follow Man Utd vs. Lens LIVE!
Thank you for coming!
Manchester United defeated Lens at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Casemiro, Antony, and Marcus Rashford in the second half.
With a fantastic goal from the halfway line, Florian Sotaca surprised Andre Onana to give the French team an early lead.
Dublin, come!
The final preseason match for Manchester United will take place against Athletic Club on Sunday at 4 p.m. in Dublin.
Due to a minor injury, Rasmus Hojlund is not anticipated to play, which makes it uncertain when exactly he will make his competitive United debut.
Rasmus Hojlund entered the field for Man United.
Before the game began, Rasmus Hojlund was introduced on the Old Trafford field as a Manchester United player, which was arguably the day’s most significant event.
The five-year contract for the 20-year-old Danish striker, who cost £72 million, has been finalized.
Man United’s head in a salute of gratitude
After that triumph, Old Trafford was filled with jubilant cheers.
To wrap off their preseason schedule, the Red Devils will play Athletic Club in Dublin tomorrow.
ALL THE TIME! Lens Man Utd 3-1
Casemiro attempts a long free kick at the goalkeeper.
That is the permanent whistle, too! Lens was defeated 3-1 by Man U.
90 minutes Man Utd 3-1 Lens
added two minutes.
89 minutes, Man Utd 3, lens
Things are heading in that direction as Andre Onana makes a fantastic save to save a deflected effort that looped high off Lisandro Martinez.
79 minutes, Man Utd 3, lens
After flapping at a chipped cross and palming the ball straight into the air before flapping it away from a Lens attacker, Andre Onana truly gets away with one.
His only means of escape is a corner.
The final preseason match for Manchester United will take place against Athletic Club on Sunday at 4 p.m. in Dublin.
Due to a minor injury, Rasmus Hojlund is not anticipated to play, which makes it uncertain when exactly he will make his competitive United debut.
Rasmus Hojlund entered the field for Man United.
Before the game began, Rasmus Hojlund was introduced on the Old Trafford field as a Manchester United player, which was arguably the day’s most significant event.
The five-year contract for the 20-year-old Danish striker, who cost £72 million, has been finalized.
Man United’s head in a salute of gratitude
After that triumph, Old Trafford was filled with jubilant cheers.
To wrap off their preseason schedule, the Red Devils will play Athletic Club in Dublin tomorrow.
ALL THE TIME! Lens Man Utd 3-1
Casemiro attempts a long free kick at the goalkeeper.
That is the permanent whistle, too! Lens was defeated 3-1 by Man U.
90 minutes Man Utd 3-1 Lens
added two minutes.
89 minutes, Man Utd 3, lens
Things are heading in that direction as Andre Onana makes a fantastic save to save a deflected effort that looped high off Lisandro Martinez.
79 minutes, Man Utd 3, lens
After flapping at a chipped cross and palming the ball straight into the air before flapping it away from a Lens attacker, Andre Onana truly gets away with one.
His only means of escape is a corner.