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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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.
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.
GOALLLL!!!! REAL MADRID!!!
Real Madrid 0 Manchester United 0
3. Kobbie Mainoo is down for United.
It looks to be a problem with his ankle.
He's being helped off the pitch.
Real Madrid 0 Manchester United 0
1. Real Madrid are in their green and white, while Los Blancos will wear their usual white kits.
Rodrygo just drew the first foul of the game for Madrid.
Free kick for the Spanish side.
Kick-off: Real Madrid 0 Manchester United 0
The game is underway!
Real Madrid and Manchester United are now live.
Formations
Real Madrid are playing a 4-4-2 formation.
Manchester United will run a 4-3-3.
Taking the pitch
Both teams are taking the pitch.
National anthems are up next.
Real Madrid Manchester United just minutes away
and are just minutes away from the opening kick.
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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.