Premier League heavyweights Manchester United will lock horns with La Liga outfit Real Betis in their penultimate pre-season 2024 friendly at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California.
The Manchester United vs Real Betis pre-season friendly will start at 7:30 AM IST on Thursday, August 1. Live streaming of the match will be available in India.
Under manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United will aim to bounce back after succumbing to a narrow 1-2 defeat against Arsenal in their opening match of the US tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 27 (July 28 IST).
Rasmus Højlund gave United an early lead in the first half before the Gunners rode on goals from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli to secure victory in the US.
The Red Devils have had a below-par pre-season 2024 after they lost to Norwegian football club Rosenborg 0-1 at Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim, Norway.
However, United later beat Scottish Premiership side Rangers 2-0 in their second pre-season friendly at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
Meanwhile, United will once again miss the services of their several key stars including the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho, Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw and Facundo Pellistri as they are all on holiday after their participation in either the European Championships and Copa America.
Furthermore, Hojlund and new signing Leny Yoro were both forced off with injuries in their game against Arsenal.
On the other hand, Real Betis have played two friendlies as they continue their preparations for the 2024-25 season.
Led by veteran manager Manuel Pellegrini, Real Betis began their pre-season 2024 with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Austria Salzburg.
Betis later lost to Liverpool 0-1 in their opening game of their US tour at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Just like United, Betis will also miss Ayoze Perez, Johnny Cardoso and German Pezzella due to their previous international commitments, while Juan Miranda and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli are participating at the Olympics.
Manchester United vs Real Betis head-to-head
Manchester United thrashed Real Betis 5-1 in their only competitive meeting in a two-legged tie in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League in March 2023.
Earlier in December 2022, Betis rode on Nabil Fekir’s solitary goal to pip United 1-0 in a club friendly.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Real Betis pre-season friendly 2024 live in India
There will be no live telecast of the Manchester United vs Real Betis pre-season friendly 2024 on any TV channel in India.
Live streaming of the Manchester United vs Real Betis pre-season friendly 2024 will be available on ManUtd.com and the United App.
Manchester United vs Real Betis squads for pre-season friendly 2024
Manchester United squad
Goalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek
Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans, Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Leny Yoro
Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon
Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley
Real Betis squad
Goalkeepers: Rui Silva, Adrian, Fran Vieites
Defenders: Diego Llorente, Héctor Bellerín, Marc Batra, Romain Perraud, Ismael Sierra, Youssouf Sabaly, Lucas Alcázar, Nobel Mendy
Midfielders: Iker Losada, Johnny Cardoso, Marc Roca, Nabil Fekir, Pablo Fornals, Rodri, Mateo Flores, Sergi Altimira, William Carvalho
Forwards: Aitor Ruibal, Assane Diao, Pablo Garcia, Chimy Avila, Juanmi, Marcos Fernández
Photo Credit: Imago
