Manchester United came back from behind in Stockholm, Sweden today against [Atletico Madrid](https://readmanutd.com/2026/08/01/man-utd-atletico-madrid-stockholm-preview/) in a tough pre-season fixture that will have given fans hope of a positive season ahead. Under Michael Carrick, Manchester United are playing with an identity for the first time in a long time. One that will excite the fans. With a busy season ahead, including the Champions League, it is also likely the Manager will be giving opportunities in Cup competitions to some of the future stars of Manchester United from the academy, as seen with the senior debut of 15-year-old JJ Gabriel today.
The match didn’t start easily for the Red Devils, with Arnau Ortiz putting Atlético ahead in the 5th minute. However, United leveled the score in the second half when [Bryan Mbeumo](https://readmanutd.com/2026/08/01/manchester-united-2-1-atletico-madrid-mbeumo-double-seals-snapdragon-cup/) converted a 53rd-minute penalty after Shea Lacey was brought down. Mbeumo then found the back of the net again in the 74th minute from a Jack Fletcher cross, securing the 2-1 victory and the Snapdragon Cup.
**Statistic**
**Manchester United**
**Atlético Madrid**
**Goals**
2
1
**Ball Possession**
53%
47%
**Total Shots**
13
10
**Total Passes**
507
444
**Shots Inside the Area**
10
4