Real Madrid 2 Man Utd 0 LIVE RESULT: Jude Bellingham scores as Erik ten Hag’s side fall short in Houston – reaction
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 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 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: 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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Bellingham on receiving MOTM
He added: “I look like I am enjoying it, I like to think. So far, so good. I am enjoying playing with this team, learning from so many great players.
“I am definitely not getting carried away just yet. There are big challenges to come this season.
“I was confident coming here because I knew how good the players were. I know the qualities I can bring and I feel like I have slotted in.
“There is a lot to aim for and rightly so. It is the biggest club with the best players.
“The expectations are high as they should be. It is about us going out there and matching that.
“The standards that are set and the way everyone applies themselves in training, the mentality day in day out. I enjoy that.”
Jude Bellingham reveals what Lisandro Martinez said to him after horror tackle
Bellingham declared: “The little tiff with Martinez is one of those things. He is a brilliant player.
“I came in at half-time and I was f’ing this and f’ing that. But when he came over to wish me all the best when he came off, I really respected it.
“I know what goes on the pitch stays on the pitch. I saw him at the end of the game and wished him well.
“I can respect that when two players are trying to win their team and can come together and be respectful after the game.
“He is a great competitor and a great player. Just like me, he wants to win. Sometimes it spills over.
“That is part of the game. I am really respectful. We can have that moment after the game.”
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.
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.
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.
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
Manchester United struggled to get by Real Madrid's defenseCredit: Getty 
United has now lost back-to-back gamesCredit: Getty 
What a bicycle kick from JoseluCredit: AFP
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.
Real Madrid 2 Manchester United 0
90. Just three minutes of added time.
It looks all but over after the second goal from Joselu.
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.
GOALLL!!! MADRID!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.