This match marks Manchester United’s second appearance in the United States this summer and their fourth pre-season friendly, following a record of two losses and one victory.
It is also the penultimate game in their pre-season schedule, with the Community Shield clash against Manchester City set for August 10.
In their last outing, a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, manager Erik ten Hag saw Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro pick up injuries, sidelining the club’s latest significant signing for some time.
For the match against Real Betis on August 1, 2024, the Manchester United lineup features Tom Heaton as the goalkeeper. The defense includes Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, and Harry Amass. The midfield trio consists of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Scott McTominay. Jadon Sancho and Amad occupy the wings, with Marcus Rashford likely to play as the striker in Hojlund’s absence.
The lineup against Aston Villa had a similar setup, featuring Heaton; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Amass; Casemiro, Eriksen, McTominay; Amad, Rashford, and Sancho. The bench includes players such as Onana, Mee, Evans, Fish, Murray, Collyer, Fletcher, Hannibal, Mather, Mount, Oyedele, Scanlon, Antony, and Wheatley.
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