REAL MADRID continued their tour of the USA with a huge shutout against Manchester United.
Jude Bellingham slotted in the first of the night for Madrid after receiving a phenomenal over-the-top pass, gashing the United defense. Bellingham put in a cheeky chip over Andre Onana for the quality finish and early lead.
In the second half, Joselu put on the finishing touches with a wonderful bicycle kick.
The Red Devils' are now 1-2 in their last three pre-season matches after they were beat by Wrexham, who unfortunately saw Paul Mullin get rushed to hospital last night.
Meanwhile Real Madrid are now 2-0, with wins over AC Milan and now United.
- Final result: Real Madrid 2 Manchester United 0
- Live stream/TV: MUTV and ESPN+
- Real Madrid XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Alaba, Bellingham, Vini Jr., Modric, Rodrygo, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Fran Garcia, Rudiger.
- Man Utd XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount, Garnacho, Rashford.
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- By Connor Greaves
Maguire BOOED during Real Madrid clash
Harry Maguire was repeatedly booed during Manchester United’s pre-season friendly with Real Madrid last night.
United fell to a 2-0 defeat by Madrid after £115million new signing Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for the Spanish side after six minutes.
United, wearing their controversial new away shirt, then huffed and puffed in search of an equaliser before new Madrid signing and former Stoke City man Joselu put the game to bed with an 89th minute goal.
But it was another night to forget for Maguire.
The defender came on in the 62nd minute for Raphael Varane as Erik Ten Hag rotated his pre-season team.
And despite not really putting a foot wrong, Maguire was welcomed onto the pitch to boos throughout the United game at the NRG Stadium in Houston Texas.
He was then booed every time he had possession as he looked to play out from the back.
- By Connor Greaves
Who do Manchester United play next?
Manchester United will next play German side Dortmund this Sunday, July 30.
This will be yet another high-profile matchup for the English side.
Kick-off is set for 2am BST on Monday, July 31st in the UK.
- By Connor Greaves
Kobbie Mainoo limps off
Manchester United suffered a nightmare opening in a friendly against Real Madrid, losing starlet Kobbie Mainoo to an injury TWO minutes after kick-off.
And it immediately got worse for the Red Devils as while they were temporarily down to 10 men, Jude Bellingham opened the scoring.
Mainoo got hurt in a particularly unfortunate manner.
Casemiro fouled Rodrygo as he charged past his fellow Brazilian and charged at Andre Onana's goal.
As the Real Madrid star lost balance, he fell to the ground while also taking down Mainoo.
The 18-year-old midfielder needed medical attention after the collision.
He then limped off the field with the help of United trainers.
- By Connor Greaves
Manchester United pre-season fixtures
- July 12: Man Utd 2-2 Leeds (Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo)
- July 19: Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
- July 22: Arsenal 0-2 Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey)
- July 26: Man Utd 1-3 Wrexham (Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego) – 3.30am
- July 27: Real Madrid 2-0 Man Utd (NRG Stadium, Houston) – 1.30am
- July 31: Man Utd vs Borussia Dortmund (Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas) – 2am
- August 5: Man Utd vs Lens (Old Trafford) – 12:45pm
- August 6: Man Utd vs Atletic Club (Aviva Stadium) – 4pm
Real Madrid fans react
Real Madrid fans are reacting to the win over Manchester United on Twitter.
One tweeted: "Owned United that was too easy."
A second said: "Real Madrid is the best club in Europe."
Another added: "No Benzema, no problem."
And a fourth said: "Hala Madrid."
Madrid will next play this Saturday, July 29
Who does Manchester United play next?
Manchester United will next play German side Dortmund this Sunday, July 30.
This will be yet another high-profile matchup for the English side.
Kick-off is set for 9pm ET.
Sights from Houston
Here are some more pictures from tonight's match at NRG Stadium
Who does Real Madrid play next?
Real Madrid next plays Barcelona this Saturday, July 29.
El Clásico never dissapoints!
Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm ET.
Final score: Real Madrid 2 Manchester United 0
What a showing from Real Madrid!
United will taste defeat for the first time this pre-season.
It was a great game from Madrid's first side, who took a 1-0 lead into the half.
Joselu put on the finishing touches in the second half with a beautiful bicycle kick.
Madrid has looked great through their first two pre-season games.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 2 Manchester United 0
90. Just three minutes of added time.
It looks all but over after the second goal from Joselu.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 2 Manchester United 0
88. Bicycle kick from Joselu!
What a cross, what a finish!
That looks to be the finishing touch on United.
- By Jordan Kligman
GOALLL!!! MADRID!!!!
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
85. A fan has hopped onto the field!
There's been a stoppage of play.
It looks like security are on top of it.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
81. United are pushing but can't string together a menacing attack.
They've gotten caught on the counter, as expected when throwing men forward.
The English side has just a few minutes to tie this game up.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
77. Both defenses have held up this half.
Madrid are content with the result and are in no hurry.
United has just over 10 minutes to find the equalizer.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
73. There are 67,801 fans in attendance at NRG Stadium tonight.
It's a near sold-out venue in Houston.
You can certainly hear it!
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
71. Just over 20 minutes left to play in tonight's match.
Vini Jr. is checking out for Madrid.
He draws a big reaction from the crowd.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
67. It's been a back-and-forth second-half.
After the first 45 minutes were controlled by Madrid, United have responded well.
All it takes is one shot for United to tie this one up.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
63. Scott McTominay nearly scored for United.
McTominay broke through the Madrid defense but put a shot directly at the keeper.
On the other end, Madrid quickly countered.
It was a great save from United to keep the game 1-0.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
59. Nacho was laying on the ground for Madrid but is just fine.
Both teams are piling on the subs.
Just a half hour left to play in tonight's clash.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
56. Manchester United are hitting stride.
Garnacho put a wonderful curler on net that needed to be punched away.
It's been a great few minutes for the English side.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
52. United nearly found the back of the net.
A pass across the box went past the keeper but was quickly cleared.
Madrid's defense showed a sign of weakness there.
It's still anyone's game.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
50. Madrid have already had a few counter opportunities in the second half.
United's defense will need to thwart this strong Los Blancos attack.
- By Jordan Kligman
Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0
46. The second half has kicked off.
Both teams are making multiple substitutions.
Just 45 minutes left of play in tonight's friendly.
- By Jordan Kligman
Scenes from Houston
Here are some first half flicks from Houston.
Erik ten Hag will need to draw up a plan at halftime to crack Madrid's defenseCredit: Getty Marcus Rashford started for Manchester United tonightCredit: Getty What a crowd from NRG StadiumCredit: Getty
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