Entering the friendly match with Lyon at Murrayfield, MU took the initiative to attack right after the opening whistle. In the 3rd minute, Antony received the ball from Martial and shot near the opponent's goal, but goalkeeper Lopes made an excellent save. Next, Amad Traoré, a player who had just returned from Sunderland, had two consecutive shots but still could not score.

Amad Traoré missed two scoring opportunities for MU at the beginning of the first half. Photo: Manutd.com

In the 10th minute, the opportunity came to the MU strikers again. Sancho had a neat control of the ball after Varane's pass. However, goalkeeper Lopes rushed out in time, making Sancho's pass too difficult for Mason Mount to get a shot.

In the second half, MU made 10 substitutions, keeping only goalkeeper Kovar, and this choice by coach Ten Hag immediately brought about results. In the 49th minute, MU opened the scoring after a beautiful volley from Van de Beek, a player who had just returned from injury.

The moment Van de Beek and his teammates celebrate their goal. Photo: Manutd.com

After taking the lead, MU continued to maintain great pressure on Lyon's goal. Many more opportunities were created, but the "Red Devils" strikers still could not take advantage.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the front line, Lyon's attack played even worse than in the first half. In the end, MU defeated Lyon with a score of 1-0 after 90 minutes of play. This was the second victory of coach Erik Ten Hag and his team in the friendly matches to prepare for the new Premier League season.

Starting lineup:

MU: Kovar; Wan-Bissaka, Varane (c), Martinez, Fernandez; Hannibal, Mount, Mainoo; Antony, Sancho, Amad.

Lyon: Lopes; Mata, Diomande, M.Sarr, Laaziri; Lepenant, Tolisso, El Arouch; Jeffinho, Lacazette (c), A.Sarr.

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