An early lapse in defence allowed Madrid to take the early lead, and it was a major setback for United. Players who struggled Raphael Varane Raphael Varane was one of two United players facing their former club, and he seemed to forget which shirt he was wearing in the first half as he let Madrid players past him with ease. As the most experienced member of the United defence, it will worry Ten Hag, who sees the Frenchman and Lisandro Martinez as his main centre-back pairing. Cutting in from the wing, and dazzling players with stepovers, Garnacho's energy is similar to Cristiano Ronaldo when he was a teenager at United. Very few players will go on to have a career like Ronaldo, but Garnacho's belief shows it could be his proper breakthrough season.

Source: Express July 27, 2023 11:56 UTC