Manchester United 1-0 Lyon win 2 consecutive pre-season matches! The 35-year-old legend returns to make his debut with the Dutch midfielder's first goal from injury
On the evening of July 19, Beijing time, Premier League giants Manchester United ushered in the second pre-season warm-up game. In the end, Manchester United beat Ligue 1 powerhouse Lyon 1-0 thanks to a goal from substitute Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, winning two consecutive games in the pre-summer matches.
As in the last win over Leeds United, United fielded a number of first-team starters. Lisandro, Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mason Mount, Sancho and Anthony are all on the shelf. And Lyon also has Portuguese international Lopez, former France international Tolisso, Lacazette and other famous players.
In just three minutes, United created a great chance, with Hannibal stealing in front, Jadon Sancho on the side and Anthony's close-range shot saved by Lopez.
Just one minute later, United threatened again when Lyon made a mistake at the back and Amad stepped forward for a solo chance that deflected slightly off the far post.
In the 36th minute, Mason Mount took a direct free-kick and after hitting the wall, Lopez took the ball.
In the 42nd minute, Mount received the ball in front of the Amad penalty area and adjusted his long-range shot slightly higher.
In the second half, Manchester United made a drastic adjustment, and the team changed 10 players in addition to the starting goalkeeper. Veteran Evans, who signed a short-term contract with Manchester United, came on for the first time in eight years for the Red Devils.
In the 49th minute, United finally broke the deadlock. Donny van de Beek crossed from the wing and scored with a right-footed volley to give his team a 1-0 lead. It was also the second time that Donny van de Beek scored for the Red Devils after a long injury.
In the 67th minute, United had a chance to counter-attack when Fred split the ball and youngster Hansen Allen's shot from the left side of the box was saved.
In the 69th minute, Lyon counterattacked on the right flank, and the 35-year-old Evans made a precise tackle to destroy, and he still showed solidity, winning applause from Manchester United fans.
In the end, United managed to hold the score 1-0 until the end. They won the first two games of the pre-season warm-up and did not concede a single goal. At 5 a.m. on the 23rd, Manchester United will face another major Premier League giant, Arsenal.