Real Betis was defeated by Manchester United in the penultimate pre-season exhibition of their United States tour, scoring 3-2 in San Diego.
Manager Erik Ten Hag will lose another critical player to injury, rendering the victory less significant.
Iker Losada scored in the 15th minute, putting the Red Devils in a precarious position. However, the Premier League team promptly responded.
Marcus Rashford scored a penalty to tie the match just three minutes after winger Amad Diallo was taken down in the area.
Amad again found himself in the mix six minutes later, doubling United's lead with an utterly brilliant effort.
In the 31st minute, Rashford fed midfielder Casemiro in the box to make it 3-1, putting the cherry on top of a brilliant first half.
Rashford's outstanding 45 minutes were overshadowed by a brutal tackle in the opening minutes of the second half, which resulted in his elimination from the match in the 64th minute.
Erik ten Hag will be hoping that the injury is not severe, as both Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund were substituted during United's most recent match against Arsenal.
Two minutes later, Diego Llorente scored a goal for Betis with a soaring header. However, it was too late, as United ultimately achieved their second victory in four preseason encounters.
Amad's exceptional preseason performance was sustained by a remarkable first half. He single-handedly ignited the Red Devils' attacking momentum by winning a penalty and scoring a vicious, driven effort.
He was genuinely electrifying, causing chaos until his substitution in the second half.
The Ivory Coast international was the focal point of every United attack threat, and he shone brightly on a night when Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, and Bruno Fernandes were all absent while Rashford sustained an injury.
This match provided supporters with a glimpse of what Amad can accomplish on the right side of the pitch, and the 2024-25 campaign has the potential to be his true breakout season at United.
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