Manchester United will continue their pre-season preparations for the 2026-27 Premier League season with a friendly match against Atletico Madrid at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday afternoon. The Red Devils are gearing up for their Premier League opener against Hull City on August 22, while Atletico will kick off their 2026-27 La Liga campaign against Malaga on August 19. After a disappointing start to their pre-season with a 1-0 loss to Wrexham on July 18, Manchester United bounced back impressively, securing a 5-0 victory over Rosenborg in their last match, showcasing strong performances from several players. Under Michael Carrick, the team will face Atletico, Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds United, and AC Milan in their remaining four friendlies before the Premier League match against newly-promoted Hull. Several key players are currently unavailable for Manchester United due to their involvement in the 2026 World Cup, but they are expected to return soon, aiming to participate in the latter part of pre-season. This summer, Man United has signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Karl Darlow, and they are looking to add three more players before the transfer window closes, indicating a busy period ahead for the club. Having finished third in the Premier League last season, the Red Devils aim to build on that success in the upcoming campaign, though they will face new challenges with their return to the Champions League. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, began their pre-season with a strong 4-1 victory over Getafe on Wednesday night and are set to play three more matches before their La Liga season kicks off.