1. Manchester United 5 talking points – Cristiano Ronaldo returns
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed his return with the comment – “Sunday the king returns”, as reported by United Radar. There had been speculations about his departure until the veteran striker cancelled all the rumors. He will feature in a fixture against Rayo Vallecano.
It remains to be seen how the no.7 will fit in the system of Erik ten Hag. His abilities cannot be questioned as the Portuguese enjoyed success working under different managers, across four clubs and leagues.
2. Eriksen and Martinez to feature in the weekend
Our latest arrivals Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen will feature for the first time in a friendly match against Atletico Madrid in Oslo. The pair featured in a behind-closed-door match against Wrexham, with the latter scoring a freekick. In addition, another new signing Tyrell Malacia will also feature alongside Ronaldo after the Portuguese confirmed his return.
3. United face Atletico Madrid
The Red Devils will go head-to-head with Spanish side for the first time since the clubs featured in the UEFA Champions League last-16. The pair drew the first-leg in Madrid when Antony Elanga equalised from Ronaldo’s assist.
United lost by a goal to nil at Old Trafford in the second-leg. The Red Devils will look forward for a revenge on Saturday.
4. Old Trafford is buzzing!
The 75 000 seater stadium will be packed on Sunday. United will once again play in frond of the Old Trafford crowd for the first time since the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the last game of the 2021/22 season.
5. Premier League return close
The Red Devils will now turn attention on the first game of the Premier League. The Reds will go head-to-head with Brighton and there are questions of which players will feature in the starting XI.
