Wednesday’s friendly match between Manchester United and La Liga team Cádiz ended in a 4-2 loss for United, despite the fact that they rallied from two goals behind to briefly tie the score. Carlos Garcia and Anthony Lozano scored for the home team in the opening 14 minutes, but United responded with goals from Anthony Martial in the 21st minute from the penalty spot and Kobbie Mainoo in the third minute following his halftime substitution.
Rubén Sobrino converted a cross in the 57th minute, and Tomás Alarcón added a fourth in the 77th to give Cádiz, who are currently ranked 19th in LaLiga, the victory. At halftime, both teams made significant substitutions: United changed all 10 of its outfield players, while Cadiz made nine changes. The hosts were the ones that adjusted best and ultimately prevailed.
Erik ten Hag’s team will play Real Betis on Saturday in Spain before returning to competitive play on December 21 at home against Burnley in the Carabao Cup round of three days following the World Cup championship. The competition was designed to keep participants sharp before the start of club football immediately following the winter tournament in Qatar in 2022.
Seven players, including Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony Elanga, and Martial, started for Man United in the Premier League so far this season. At halftime, both teams made significant substitutions: United changed all 10 of its outfield players, while Cadiz made nine changes.
The hosts were the ones that adjusted best and ultimately prevailed. Erik ten Hag’s team will play Real Betis on Saturday in Spain before returning to competitive play on December 21 at home against Burnley in the Carabao Cup round of three days following the World Cup championship. United began their comeback when 19-year-old midfielder Zidane Iqbal was fouled in the box and Martial converted the ensuing penalty with a Panenka after swiftly falling down by two goals.
Then, Main, a 17-year-old midfielder who has yet to play in a competitive first-team match, equalized for the visitors with a deflected shot from the edge of the box. At halftime, both teams made significant substitutions: United changed all 10 of its outfield players, while Cadiz made nine changes. The hosts were the ones that adjusted best and ultimately prevailed.
Erik ten Hag’s team will play Real Betis on Saturday in Spain before returning to competitive play on December 21 at home against Burnley in the Carabao Cup round of three days following the World Cup championship.