Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday, with kick-off at 2pm UK time. Michael Carrick's side will be looking to build on a 5-0 thrashing of Rosenborg, while Atletico come into the match after a 4-1 win over Getafe in a training game.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Manchester United's starting XI: Heaton; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Santos, Mount; Amad, Lacey, Dorgu; Mbeumo. Subs: Bayindir, Mee, Vitek, Amass, Armer, Kamason, J. Fletcher, T. Fletcher, Thwaites, Gabriel, Williams, Zirkzee.
Atletico Madrid's starting XI: Oblak, Dominguez, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri, Koke, Obed Vargas, Castillo, Arnau Ortiz, Carlos Martin, Lookman.
Amad Returns for United
Amad Diallo is back in the squad after featuring for Ivory Coast at the World Cup. He returns to training this week and is expected to start on the right wing, with Bryan Mbeumo leading the line. According to the club's official website, Amad's return is a boost for Carrick, who has had to manage a squad with several absentees.
United's Pre-Season So Far
United began their pre-season with a 1-0 defeat to Wrexham in Helsinki on July 18. They followed that with an emphatic 5-0 win over Rosenborg in Trondheim last Friday. The mixed results have given Carrick plenty to ponder as the new season approaches.
Atletico's Form
Atletico Madrid registered a 4-1 win over fellow La Liga side Getafe in a training game in Majadahonda on Wednesday. A double from Ademola Lookman, plus a goal from Arnau Ortiz and a Obed Vargas penalty, sealed the win for Diego Simeone's side.
How to Watch
Supporters can watch the match live on Manchester United's official app and website but will need a MUTV subscription. In the UK, MUTV can be found on channel 418 on Sky and on channel 550 on Virgin Media.
Match Odds
Manchester United to win – 11/10, Atletico Madrid to win – 11/5, Draw – 5/2, according to Betfair.
United's Squad in Stockholm
The travelling squad includes Amad after his return from World Cup duty. Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee, Radek Vitek. Defenders: Harry Amass, Dan Armer, Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, Jaydan Kamason, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro. Midfielders: Jack Fletcher, Tyler Fletcher, Mason Mount, Andrey Santos, Jim Thwaites. Attackers: Amad, JJ Gabriel, Shea Lacey, Bryan Mbeumo, Ethan Williams, Joshua Zirkzee.
