Manchester United defeated Real Betis in their penultimate pre-season friendly of their United States tour., defeating the Spanish side 3-2 in San Diego. The win won't matter as much, though, as manager Erik Ten Hag lost yet another key player to injury.
The Red Devils found themselves behind early, as Iker Losada found the back of the net in the 15th minute, but the Premier League side responded nearly immediately. Just three minutes later, winger Amad Diallo was taken down in the box, earning them a penalty that Marcus Rashford stepped up and scored to level the match.
Amad found himself in the mix again just six minutes later, doubling United's lead with an absolutely brilliant effort, before Rashford fed midfielder Casemiro in the box to make it 3-1 in the 31st minute, putting the cherry on top of a brilliant first half.
Rashford's excellent 45 minutes turned dark after the break, however, as he found himself on the end of a nasty tackle early in the second half that prompted his removal from the match in the 64th minute. Erik ten Hag will be praying the injury is not serious after both Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund were forced off in United's previous game against Arsenal.
Two minutes later, Betis did pull a goal back, with Diego Llorente scoring from a looping header. It was too little, too late, though, as United ended up securing their second win from four pre-season matches.
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