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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.

Stay up to date with all the action from NRG Stadium in Houston...

  • 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.

  • 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 defense
    Erik ten Hag will need to draw up a plan at halftime to crack Madrid's defenseCredit: Getty
    Marcus Rashford started for Manchester United tonight
    Marcus Rashford started for Manchester United tonightCredit: Getty
    What a crowd from NRG Stadium
    What a crowd from NRG StadiumCredit: Getty
  • Halftime: Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    Real Madrid head to the half with the 1-0 lead.

    Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock with a beautiful chip for the only first-half goal.

    Los Blancos have controlled in every way possible tonight.

    Erik ten Hag and United will have to regroup at the half.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    45. Just one minute of added time.

    It's been a great first half for Los Blancos.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    41. Quick yellow card for Lisandro Martínez off a bad challenge.

    Bellingham got up and shoved Martínez in response.

    Chippy play there.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    40. We're just five minutes away from the first-half whistle.

    The last few possession haven't gone anywhere from either side.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    35. United came just inches away from tying this one.

    Rashford made a run in the box and put it just wide of the Madrid net.

    It was United's best chance of the evening so far.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    32. The Madrid defense has looked strong to start.

    Their offense has looked even better -- with Bellingham leading the charge.

    Los Blancos are dominating all aspects of this one.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    28. United are struggling to get off consecutive passes.

    Madrid look the more fearsome team on the counter, as well.

    It's been all Los Blancos nearly a half hour in.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    23. It's a Real Madrid dominated crowd at NRG Stadium in Houston.

    Madrid has had multiple chances breaking down United through the wings.

    Los Blancos have also controlled in the possession game.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    19. Real Madrid could've notched their second tally of the night.

    Carvajal received a beautiful pass, then set up Vini Jr. in the box, who whiffed on the shot.

    United's defense has looked very vulnerable.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    17. Casemiro is holding his head for United.

    He took a collision off a header.

    The Brazilian already created a fabulous chance for United early.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    12. It's loud at NRG Stadium in Houston.

    What a crowd to watch two of the best European clubs in the world.

    Real Madrid nearly broke through for a second, but it was a nice job from United to block the threat.

    Madrid has looked the better side to start.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    7. United nearly get the equalizer right away.

    Garnacho received a great ball from Casemiro but skied the shot.

    Rapid pace to start this one.

  • Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 0

    5. Jude Bellingham receives a long-ball over-the-top which gashes the United defense.

    Bellingham did the rest by chipping Onana.

    Classy finish.

  • Real Madrid Manchester United just minutes away

    and are just minutes away from the opening kick.

    Stay with us at The US Sun for all the action.

  • Christian Eriksen speaks on new signing

    midfielder Christian Eriksen spoke about new signing Mason Mount's arrival.

    Mount arrived from rival Chelsea over the summer.

    Eriksen : "I mean I think everyone knows his qualities and he’s definitely a player that will add to our team in a very positive way. I definitely hope he will bring that [experience] and I'm sure he will.

    "Like you said, he's been in finals and he's won them. So that's what you want to be as a footballer. Now the aim is he can win something with us as well."

    Mount signed a five-year contract with United.

  • Last night for United…

    Last night suffered a crushing pre-season loss to .

    and side picked apart United, despite losing leading goalscorer in the process.

    In the second half, Daniel Gore picked up a red card for Manchester, sealing the victory for the Red Dragons.

    Marc Jurado netted the Red Devils' only goal of the evening last night in .

    Look for United to round back into form tonight against .

  • Where are Manchester United and Real Madrid playing?

    Tonight's friendly between and is at NRG Stadium in .

    NRG Stadium is home to the .

    It can hold up to 72,220 fans.

    Expect a packed house tonight.

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