Real Madrid vs Manchester United
Club Friendlies
Date: 27 July 2023, Thursday
Kick-off at 01:30 UK / 02:30 CET
Venue: NRG Stadium (Houston).
Since April 1957, the two teams have faced off against each other in a total of 10 matches.
The two clubs will face off in the European Super Cup in February, marking the 60th anniversary of their first meeting. During this period, Manchester United has won two of the 10 meetings with Real Madrid.
The first meeting between Manchester United and Real Madrid happened during the 1956-57 European Cup season. The Whites emerged victorious in the first match, which was played at the Bernabéu, with a score of 3-1. The return leg at Old Trafford ended in a 2-2 tie. The two clubs then faced off again in 1968, with the English team prevailing.
In 2000, the two clubs faced off again in the quarterfinals of the European Cup. The match featured a memorable moment when a back-heel by Manchester United’s Antonio Redondo caught the attention of the crowd. In 2003, the two teams faced off again and won through to the semi-final stage. The last time these two teams faced each other was in the 2012 season of the Champions League. The match ended in a tie after both teams had finished with a score of 1-1.
Real Madrid vs Manchester United Head to head :
- Five years have passed since these two clubs last faced each other. In a friendly match played on US soil, the two sides faced off.
- Back then, Manchester United came out on top with a 2-1 victory after goals from Ander Herrera and Alexis Sanchez.
- Over the past eight meetings, we have witnessed goals at both ends of the field.
Real Madrid vs Manchester United Prediction :
In the past, the matches between Manchester United and Real Madrid have featured goal-fests. With that in mind, we expect another similar occurrence when the two teams face off in Houston.
The value is quite high with the odds of 1.83 being used for both teams to score and the Over 2.5 goals. We also like the odds of 2.62 offered for Vinicius Junior, who scored a goal during the second half of the match against AC Milan.
Real Madrid vs Manchester United starting lineup :
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Kroos; Valverde, Modric; Bellingham; Joselu, Vinicius
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mount; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; Rashford
