Attention will soon switch to the competitive fixtures that follow, but for now Stockholm hands Carrick one last look at his group. Keep across every angle with our pre-season build-up<\/a> as United count down to the big kick-off.<\/p>\n
Manchester United round off their summer schedule against Atletico Madrid in Stockholm, with Michael Carrick\u2019s side using the pre-season friendly as a final tune-up before the 2026\u201327 campaign. The Red Devils travelled to Sweden for the fixture \u2014 one of the summer\u2019s higher-profile warm-ups \u2014 as preparations for a return to the Champions League step up at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
What to expect from United against Atletico Madrid<\/p>\n
Carrick will see the trip as a valuable test against elite opposition. Atletico offer exactly the kind of organised, physical challenge that stretches a side still finding its rhythm, and the United manager is expected to spread minutes across his squad. With captain Bruno Fernandes marshalling midfield and plenty of pre-season questions still to answer up front, the friendly is a chance to sharpen combinations before the Premier League returns. United finished third last season and, though it was a trophyless campaign, booked their place back among Europe\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n
Supporters can follow the action through the BBC\u2019s live coverage<\/a>, while talkSPORT\u2019s match preview<\/a> weighs up whether Carrick can secure another pre-season win. Results matter little at this stage; sharpness, fitness and shape are the real prizes in Sweden.<\/p>\n Attention will soon switch to the competitive fixtures that follow, but for now Stockholm hands Carrick one last look at his group. Keep across every angle with our pre-season build-up<\/a> as United count down to the big kick-off.<\/p>\n
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