MANCHESTER UNITED’S preparation for the new season takes another big step forward this midweek when they face Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid vs Man Utd preview

Manchester United send their first team to this game, with a youthful side playing Wrexham just 24 hours earlier.

Erik ten Hag’s side are yet to concede in their three pre-season games to date, racking up three wins in the process.

A good 2-0 win over Arsenal last time out set a solid bar for this team, with hopes high of a hugely exciting season ahead at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes is the new club captain and with other signings in the pipeline, optimism is high that they’ve really turned the corner under the Dutchman.

Real Madrid kickstarted their own pre-season with a 3-2 win over Milan, with Jude Bellingham making his first start in the midfield.

Joselu and Brahim Diaz led the line as the Euro giants begin life without Karim Benzema.

The sides last faced off in pre-season five years ago when Alexis Sanchez scored in a 2-1 United win. How times have changed!

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Real Madrid vs Man Utd betting tips

United stand

They’ve been impressive so far this season and we reckon United will continue that here.

With the fringe stars playing 24 hours earlier, Erik ten Hag will only have a strong side to select from and that could be too strong for Real.

Half time substitutions turned a 2-0 deficit to Milan into a win for Ancelotti’s men, so team selection could play a huge part.

But with United further ahead in preparations – and William Hill actually boosting this selection – we’re opting for United to win with goals!

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Man to back

He got the second 45 minutes against Arsenal, now Marcus Rashford should be ready to go.

A new contract under his belt and evident he’s the main man in attack, this promises to be a big year for the England man.

Scored for England in his last start and can open the scoring here.

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