Liverpool and Chelsea emerged victorious in their pre-season friendlies, while Manchester United narrowly edged Real Betis.
At the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Liverpool secured a 2-1 win over Arsenal. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 13th minute, showcasing his pace and finishing ability. Fabio Carvalho doubled the lead in the 34th minute with a clinical volley. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz pulled one back just before halftime, but Liverpool held on for the victory.
In San Diego, Manchester United overcame Real Betis 3-2. Iker Losada gave Betis an early lead, but Marcus Rashford equalized from the penalty spot. Amad Diallo and Casemiro added goals for United, while Diego Llorente scored a consolation for Betis.
Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory over Club America in Atlanta. Christopher Nkunku converted a penalty in the third minute, followed by a header from Marc Guiu in the 21st minute. Noni Madueke sealed the win with another penalty in the 79th minute.
In Chicago, AC Milan defeated Real Madrid 1-0. Samuel Chukwueze scored the lone goal in the 55th minute, giving Milan a morale-boosting victory over the European champions.
These pre-season matches provide valuable opportunities for teams to prepare for the upcoming season. They allow managers to experiment with tactics, assess player fitness, and build team chemistry. The results should not be taken as definitive, but they offer glimpses of the teams’ potential and areas for improvement.
