Manchester United battled to defeat Real Betis and take home the Snapdragon 2024 Friendly Cup.
In the summer friendly matches of 2024, Manchester United took against Real Betis.
Both sides entered the game with a strong offensive mentality. Both sides were constantly creating perilous scenarios.
Goalie Tom Heaton erred in the 15th minute, allowing the ball to bounce out before sending it back to Rodri’s position following a rather easy shot by Rodri. Rosada received the pass from the Spanish player and sent it into the Man Utd goal.
Manchester United swiftly took back control of the match after falling behind. After Diallo was fouled in the penalty area in the eighteenth minute, the team was given a penalty. With a successful penalty kick, Rashford tied the score at one.
United continued their winning streak with two more goals. Amass skilfully transferred the ball to Diallo in the twenty-fourth minute. With a superb finish in the penalty area, the Ivorian player made it 2-1.
In just seven minutes, coach Ten Hag’s team’s lead had increased to 3-1. After a corner kick, Rashford found Casemiro, who finished near the goal. This was also the first half’s final score.
As the second half began, the match was still moving quickly. Man United, though, was unable to seize their chances.
Conversely, in the 61st minute, Real Betis cut the score to 2-3. Diego Llorente leaped high to head the ball into the Manchester United net following a cross from the right side. Both sides engaged in close play in the last minutes of the game, with a narrow 1-goal difference between them. But there were no more goals scored.
Man Utd ultimately defeated Real Betis 3-2. In their summer tour of 2024, Erik ten Hag’s squad has won two and lost one thus far.