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Manchester United take on Atletico Madrid in a blockbuster pre-season clash as the start 2026/27 domestic season inches closer
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 20: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Head Coach Michael Carrick of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on July 20, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Michael Carrick's first full season in charge is edging closer(Image: Ash Donelon, Manchester United via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid:
Match date: Manchester United lock horns with Spanish titans Atletico Madrid in a high-profile pre-season friendly on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This clash serves as a major test for both clubs as they fine-tune their squads ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season.
Kick-off time: The match is scheduled to kick off at 2pm UK time (3pm local time in Sweden). Fans across the UK can enjoy a prime afternoon viewing window for this summer spectacle.
The venue: The pre-season fixture will take place at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The venue will host thousands of Scandinavian supporters eager to see two of Europe's biggest clubs face off on neutral ground.
TV channel: There is no traditional UK television broadcast on networks like Sky Sports or TNT Sports for this summer encounter. Instead, exclusive live television coverage in the UK will be provided via MUTV.
Live stream: Subscribers can stream the entire match live online through the MUTV app or on ManUtd.com. Access is available across desktop computers, mobile devices, tablets and smart TVs with an active MUTV subscription.
Man Utd's pre-season: The Red Devils have had a mixed start to their pre-season campaign. They kicked it off by losing 1-0 to Wrexham, but redeemed themselves by beating Rosenborg 5-0.
Head-to-head: United have faced Atletico Madrid four times competitively but have never beaten them, have lost twice and drawn twice. Their latest encounter came in the Champions League back in 2022, where Atletico secured a 2-1 aggregate victory.
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