Manchester United suffer defeat against Barcelona in pre-season friendly

 Manchester United's pre-season preparations took a hit as they suffered a 3-0 defeat against Barcelona in a friendly match held in Spain on Sunday.

Barcelona dominates from start to finish

Barcelona dominated the game from start to finish, with Memphis Depay scoring the opening goal in the 18th minute. The Catalan side continued to create chances and doubled their lead through Gerard Pique in the 53rd minute. Martin Braithwaite added a third goal in the dying minutes of the game to seal the win for Barcelona.

United's lackluster performance

Manchester United struggled to create any clear-cut chances throughout the game and were unable to mount a comeback after conceding the second goal. Despite the introduction of some of their star players such as Jadon Sancho and Bruno Fernandes in the second half, United failed to make an impact.

Concerns for United ahead of new season

The defeat against Barcelona will be a cause for concern for United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who will be looking to improve on last season's second-place finish in the Premier League. The Norwegian will be hoping that his team can find their form before the start of the new season.

Barcelona's impressive performance

Barcelona, on the other hand, will be pleased with their performance ahead of the new La Liga season. The Catalan side has undergone significant changes in the summer transfer window, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, and Sergio Aguero all leaving the club. However, their new signings have shown promise, and the team looks set to mount a serious challenge for the league title.

Conclusion

The defeat against Barcelona is a setback for Manchester United, but it is still early days in the pre-season. The team will need to work on their performance ahead of the new Premier League season. Meanwhile, Barcelona's impressive display will give them confidence going into the new La Liga season.

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