Barcelona scored the first goal and took the lead.

It's still early, and Manchester United have time.

Next, Manchester United also stepped up their attack.

They will be looking for an equaliser before half-time.

However, their offense ran into big trouble.

Barcelona's defense is very solid today, and from the beginning to the present, they have not given Manchester United any chance.

Alba, Mascherano, Pique, Roberto.

Such a defensive combination, the best in the world.

Pique is still Barcelona's anchor, and he is a good player at defending high-altitude balls.

Mascherano has a positive defensive coverage and a top-notch run.

Roberto, who was produced by his own academy, has good attack and defense, and has already become one of the best fullbacks in La Liga.

Alba is a rare left-footed player in Spain, with strong defensive and assist capabilities, and double-doubled assists last season.

With such a defensive line, Manchester United's forward line is under great pressure.

Jose Mourinho deployed a forward combination of Ibrahimovic and Marcus Rashford today, with Mkhitaryan behind him.

Coupled with the delivery of shells by Xia Xing and Pogba, it stands to reason that there is no problem.

But I just couldn't score.

Ibrahimovic, who used to play for Barcelona, was full of fighting spirit in this game.

But with Pique's close defence, he struggled to make a difference.

After all, he has just returned from injury, and his physical condition is not at its best.

And Rashford's speed advantage in front of Barcelona right-back Roberto is not very prominent.

Several shocks in a row, all of them were overturned.

United's most dangerous two shots even came from midfield.

Xia Xing and Pogba's long-range shots each were just a little away from breaking the net.

Manchester United were 1-0 down in the first half.

In the second half, the Reds changed 11 players.

But they still haven't been able to create many good chances.

In the 75th minute of the game, Messi relied on a counterattack opportunity and fired a low shot at the top of the penalty area to blast away the goal guarded by De Gea.

At 2-0, Barcelona extended their lead in the score.

It wasn't until the 89th minute of the game that Lukaku relied on a counter-attacking opportunity, received a direct pass from Nemanja Matic, walked past the Barcelona defense, and scored with a powerful shot.

1-2, Manchester United pulled a goal back.

But there is no time.

In the end, Manchester United lost by one goal in this game and lost their first International Champions Cup match.

Despite the loss, Mourinho did not criticize the player today.

He stayed in the dressing room for a long time, explaining to everyone what was wrong with today's game.

Especially the problem of coordination in the midfield.

Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney have aged this season, and their fitness and speed have declined further; Lukaku is a new signing, and the cooperation with his teammates is not high enough; Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are also not fully in shape.

The goal conceded by Manchester United in this game was not a special mistake, it was Barcelona's attack that was too good.

But United's forward line couldn't score and that's a big problem.

Seeing the players a little frustrated by the loss, Mourinho encouraged everyone.

'We're losing now because we don't lose in the league and in the Champions League. It's not important to win, it's the ultimate goal of a friendly to find the problem. Cheer up, I'm confident that if we meet Barcelona again this season, we will win! ”

Having lost their opening game, United continued to forge ahead.

Three days later, they arrive at the Santa Clara Stadium, where they will face Real Madrid for their second match.

Losing to Barcelona, the Manchester United players held their breath and wanted to make a big splash in this game.

The forward line, in particular, is gearing up.

But Mourinho didn't give them a chance to attack.

Mourinho's tactical arrangement in this game is to put the bus.

"Guys, get up today!"

In the face of the strong Real Madrid, Manchester United changed its previous strong posture and completely retreated in this game.

Up front, Lukaku is the only one left.

The midfield lined up Xia Xing, Nemanja Matic, Marouane Fellaini, Herrera and Schneiderlin.

Five players, all defensive giants!

Zidane on the opposite side looked big.

It's a friendly match, are you Manchester United playing like this?

Mourinho doesn't care.

I don't care if it's good or not, I just want to practice and see if we can hold a draw against the Champions League winners.

Or, grab a win!

Unlike Manchester United's defensive squad, Real Madrid has an all-main lineup.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema, the BBC combination all played.

Luka Modric, Tony Nicorose, Casemiro, and the classic midfielder three also came on.

On the defensive line, players such as Varane and Carvajal are also listed.

Such a Real Madrid is the strongest Real Madrid at the moment!

And from the first minute of the game, they pressed Manchester United to play.

This was also expected by all.

Cristiano Ronaldo's low shot after a pass! Slightly out of the way!

Benzema receives a header from a low cross! Punched out by De Gea!

Bale used his speed to break away from United's right side of the defence! A long-range shot! Sliding the door out!

In midfield, Luka Modric and Tonik Rose also had a long-range shot each and were very threatening.

But even with such an onslaught, Real Madrid still couldn't score.

Until the 44th minute of the game.

Just when everyone thought that the first half would end 0-0, Manchester United suddenly made a move!

Nemanja Matic's break at the back made Casemiro's through ball change direction!

The ball fell to Xia Xing's feet!

Xia Xing did not hesitate and made a long pass to Lukaku in front!

Romelu Lukaku wasn't too close to goal, but he was very fast with the ball!

After receiving the ball, stride the ball and go straight to the penalty area!

Varane pulled desperately, but couldn't stop it!

Carvajal assists and can't come back for the time being!

Lukaku rushed in!

In the box, a low shot goes straight to the far corner of the goal!

It's too close, and the door god Navas can't do anything!

The ball is in!

1 to 0!

Towards the end of the first half, Manchester United scored a goal with an effective counter-attack!

They were the first to break the deadlock!

Mourinho on the sidelines of the pitch threw punches hard with excitement!

That's great!

That's what I want to see!

Guys, just kick it like that!

Two minutes later, Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick burst into the wall and the referee's whistle blew.

The first half of the game was over.

With a one-goal lead, Mourinho hummed back to the dressing room.

Looking at all the players who had returned, Mourinho smiled and nodded.

"Guys, I'm happy with what you guys just did!

"Just kick it like that, no problem!

'We've changed a lot up front this season and it's going to take some time to get used to.

"So compared to Real Madrid, our attack is not superior.

"We have to admit that,

"But that doesn't mean we can't win against them!

"As long as we continue to defend as we did in the first half and keep defending,

"They're going to have a flaw!

"Especially the two wings, they rushed up, don't blame us for attacking them!

"In the second half, our tactics were the same!

"Defend yourself, don't leak!

"Seize the opportunity to attack quickly, and show no mercy!" (End of chapter)