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PSG v Manchester United: Confirmed Team News for Pre-Season Friendly

Both clubs used the match to rotate squads, assess fitness and preview new signings before the domestic season begins.

  • Manchester United faced Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden, in a high-profile pre-season friendly. Manager Michael Carrick's squad tested themselves against the reigning European champions.
  • United entered seeking momentum after a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid, while PSG aimed to recover from a 3-0 defeat to RCD Mallorca ahead of their UEFA Super Cup fixture on August 12.
  • Ibrahim Mbaye tapped in a clinical cross to break the deadlock for PSG early on. Bryan Mbeumo responded with a precise left-footed strike from the center of the box, leveling the score at 1-1 by halftime.
  • Both managers rotated squads at halftime to assess fitness; United introduced Dermot Mee for Tom Heaton in goal, while PSG substituted Quentin Ndjantou for Adam Ayari to evaluate player readiness.
  • PSG faces Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg, while Manchester United prepares for their Premier League opener against Hull City in two weeks.
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An eternal wait for the stars, that's what it's like to cover major international clubs – and vastly different worlds within a stone's throw. That's how the "super match" between Manchester United and PSG was – time by time, according to GP's Adam Fröberg.

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Before competing in the Europe Super Cup and the Champions' Trophy next week, Paris Saint-Germain faced the Red Devils on Saturday (17h) in Gothenburg (Sweden).

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