Manchester United Beat Leeds United on Penalties After Draw
Manchester United (MU) defeated Leeds United 5-4 on penalties in a 2026/27 pre-season friendly.
Manchester United secured a 5-4 victory over Leeds United in a pre-season friendly match held at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. The game ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, prompting both teams to compete in a penalty shootout. Manchester United took the lead in the 16th minute through Joshua Zirkzee, with the goal coming from a pass from Bryan Mbeumo.
Leeds United equalized in the 29th minute when Dan James passed the ball to Brenden Aaronson, who scored from a penalty area. Despite multiple attempts, Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes missed a chance to extend the lead in the shootout, but ultimately, Noussair Mazraoui's successful penalty secured the win for Manchester United, 5-4.
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