Atletico Madrid vs Man Utd: How to watch and latest team news

Everything you need to know ahead of Manchester United’s pre-season clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

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Manchester United will travel to the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo to take on Atletico Madrid in their fifth pre-season fixture on Saturday.

The match, which kicks-off at 12:45pm in the UK, will see the Red Devils try and continue their undefeated pre-season form under Erik ten Hag.

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United have won three of their four friendly fixtures so far, including a 4-0 drubbing of rivals Liverpool, and come into their clash against Atletico on the back of a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace last weekend.

Diego Simeone’s side are yet to begin their pre-season matches, but will take on third division club Numancia on Wednesday before travelling to Norway to face the Red Devils.

United are undefeated under Ten Hag during pre-season. Credit: Getty. United are undefeated under Ten Hag during pre-season. Credit: Getty.
United are undefeated under Ten Hag during pre-season. Credit: Getty.

With that being said, here’s all the key information ahead of United’s clash with Atletico on Saturday.

When is Atletico vs United?

The game takes place at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on Saturday 30 July and kicks off at 12:45pm, that’s 13:45pm local time.

Where to watch Atletico vs United?

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United will be showing the game live on their official platforms, including their TV channel MUTV.

The club will also stream the game on their website and app, provided you have an MUTV membership. Joining MUTV currently costs £7.99 per month or £29.99 for a year.

Team news

Ten Hag could hand non-competitive debuts to new summer signings Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez, providing the latter’s transfer is completed in time.

Christian Eriksen is weighing up his future. Picture: LISELOTTE SABROE/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty ImagesChristian Eriksen is weighing up his future. Picture: LISELOTTE SABROE/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images
Christian Eriksen is weighing up his future. Picture: LISELOTTE SABROE/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images

There has been no update on whether Phil Jones, who missed the club’s tour of Thailand and Australia due to having a specialist pre-season programme, will be available for selection, while Brandon Williams’ status is also unknown.

Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to feature for the Red Devils during pre-season, but could make an appearance in Norway, providing he joins up with the squad at Carrington.

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