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“Getting Ready for What’s Coming” - Diego Leon Sends Message to Fans After Making Manchester United Debut in Pre-Season Friendly vs Leeds

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, JUL 19 – Manchester United gave debuts to two summer signings and managed 19 shots but failed to score against newly promoted Leeds in a match attended by over 45,000 fans, manager said more improvement needed.

  • During their opener in Sweden, United played to a 0-0 draw against Leeds at Strawberry Arena, marking the first pre-season match of the 2025-26 campaign.
  • Amid preseason tests, Amorim fielded summer signings Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon to boost physicality, aiming to improve squad depth and performance.
  • Fans reacted most strongly, as the biggest cheer greeted Leeds minority owner Will Ferrell on the big screen.
  • In his post-match remarks, Ruben Amorim said: `We have a lack of pace, especially in the middle of the park` and noted Manchester United pressed late but failed to score.
  • Next, United will travel to the U.S. to face West Ham at MetLife Stadium on July 26.
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sportsmole.co.uk broke the news in on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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