Manchester United vs Atletico player ratings as Michael Carrick’s men beat the Spanish side 2-1 to win the Snapdragon Cup.A fast start to the game by Man Utd was undone in the fifth minute when Ortiz’s speculative cross evaded everybody and nestled into the far corner to give Atletico a 1-0 lead.United were finally rewarded in the second half when Shea Lacey’s tricky feet won a penalty, converted by Bryan Mbeumo.Mbeumo was at it again, as Jack Fletcher stole the ball and crossed for him to give United a well-deserved lead which turned out to be the winner.What is your INSTANT reaction to Manchester United’s performance vs Atletico?A very impressive performance, lots to like from Michael Carrick's side!Tom Heaton – 6Was caught outside his goal once but wasn’t punished. Helpless for the goal but doesn’t look great.Leny Yoro – 7.5Looks increasingly at home at RB, even looking dangerous on the overlap.Harry Maguire – 5Not the best game for him as the team pressed high, leaving him running towards his own goal.More United NewsAyden Heaven – 8Relished the front-footed defensive style that worried Maguire. Rolls-Royce centre-back.Luke Shaw – 5An average display where more was needed from him in attack; suspect defensively.Mason Mount – 9Brilliant again. Buzzed everywhere, stitched the defence with the attack, and played like a seasoned defensive midfielder. Undroppable as it stands.Andrey Santos – 7He holds his position as Mount flies forward, and his passing from deep is a huge asset.Amad – 7.5Looks to have picked up from where he left off at the World Cup. The confidence to run with the ball is back.Shea Lacey – 8.5Didn’t look like an academy youngster in a senior team. Learned in real-time and improved massively. Won the penalty that led to the equaliser.Patrick Dorgu – 6.5A willing runner to stretch the defence but wasteful in the final third.WHO was Manchester United’s top performer vs Atletico?🔥Mason Mount topped our player ratings, but who was your standout?Bryan Mbeumo – 8Missed a huge chance off a header which glanced wide. Converted the penalty with aplomb and scored the second.SubstitutesJack Fletcher – 7.5Pressed hard to win the ball back and assist Mbeumo’s second goal.Dan Armer – 7Defended with confidence. Carrick seems to like him. Didn’t concede with him on the pitch.Joshua Zirkzee – 7Brilliant when he came on. Showed immense physicality to fashion chances for himself and his team in a surprisingly athletic display.Harry Amass – 7Upgrade on Shaw’s performance as he overlapped with purpose and kept his flank secure.Ethan Williams – 6.5Tried to cut inside and carry the ball forward.JJ Gabriel – 7First minutes for Man Utd were a “welcome to senior football” class for him as he was clattered, but he didn’t shrink and kept taking his man on.Jim Thwaites – 7Overcame one nervy moment to get into his rhythm of being a tempo-setter.
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