Real Madrid vs Manchester United – UEFA Super Cup – Preview

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Sreya

Real Madrid vs Manchester United – Real Madrid play Manchester United at Philip II Arena, Skopje in the UEFA Super Cup on 8th August.

Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League, defeating Juventus in a closely contested final while Manchester United became the UEFA Europa League champions to secure Champions League football for the upcoming season.

While Real Madrid have managed to keep hold of their stars, Manchester United have strengthened across the field and will pose a tough challenge to the Spanish club.

Team News

Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to feature and Gareth Bale is also a doubt after picking up an injury in the training. Manchester United will be without the suspended Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and the injured Ashley Young, Marcos Rojo and Luke Shaw.

Real Madrid Possible Starting Lineup: Keylor Navas, Daniel Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Marco Asensio, Karim Benzema, Isco.

Manchester United Possible Starting Lineup: David de Gea, Victor Lindelof, Chris Smalling, Daley Blind, Antonio Valencia, Ander Herrera, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Matteo Darmian, Marcus Rashford, Romelu Lukaku.

“Every time I’ve contested the UEFA Super Cup, it was as the Europa League winners. When I won the Champions League with Porto, I left Porto. When I won the Champions League with Inter, I left Inter.

So I’ve never contested the UEFA Super Cup as the strongest team. It’s the same story this time: I’m taking Manchester United to play against Real Madrid, the Champions League winners. Hopefully this time we can do it.”

– Jose Mourinho, Manchester United.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Real Madrid vs Manchester United H2H Stats, Real Madrid have won two and lost one of their previous four meetings with Manchester United in European competitions.

Real Madrid have won their last two UEFA Super Cup games, their last loss coming to Galatasaray back in 2000, while Manchester United are on the opposite spectrum, losing both of their previous two games in this competition.

A 2-1 win for Real Madrid is the most likely result.