Match Report: Man Utd Beaten 2-0 by Real Madrid in Houston
Bellingham Scores First Real Madrid Goal
Joselu Adds Late Second as Los Blancos Dominate
Houston, Texas - July 27, 2023 - Real Madrid continued their impressive preseason form with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Manchester United in Houston.
The match saw Jude Bellingham, the highly-touted English midfielder, score his first goal for Real Madrid since his summer switch from Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old found the back of the net in the 25th minute, firing a low drive into the bottom corner from the edge of the area.
Real Madrid doubled their lead in the 89th minute through Joselu, who slotted home from close range after a clever assist from Karim Benzema. The Spanish striker had only entered the pitch as a substitute moments earlier.
Manchester United struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the game, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho particularly quiet. The Red Devils' best opportunity came in the second half when Bruno Fernandes rattled the crossbar with a free-kick.
Overall, it was a dominant performance from Real Madrid, who controlled possession and created the better chances. The victory will be a boost to new manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is looking to build a team capable of challenging for major honors this season.
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