Manchester United and Athletic Club Draw in Pre-Season Friendly

Manchester Unitedand Athletic Club played to a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The Red Devils took the lead in the 25th minute through Facundo Pellistri, but Iker Muniain equalized for Athletic in the 66th minute.

It was a largely second-string United side that took to the field, with Erik ten Hag's first-team having already secured a victory over Lens at Old Trafford on Friday.

Despite the draw, there were some positive signs for United, with Pellistri impressing in particular. The Uruguayan winger, who is on loan from Alavés, scored a fine goal and was a constant threat throughout.

United will now turn their attention to the Premier League season, which kicks off next weekend against Wolves.

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Here is a more detailed account of the match:

Manchester United started the match brightly and took the lead in the 25th minute through Pellistri. The Uruguayan winger cut inside from the right and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.

Athletic responded well and created a number of chances, but they were unable to find an equaliser until the 66th minute. Muniain fired a powerful shot into the bottom corner from outside the box to level the scores.

Neither side was able to find a winner in the closing stages, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Here are some of the key takeaways from the match:

• Facundo Pellistri was the standout performer for United. The Uruguayan winger was a constant threat and scored a fine goal.
• Erik ten Hag will be pleased with the performance of his second-string side. They were well-organized and created a number of chances.
• Athletic Club showed that they will be a tough side to beat this season. They were organized and dangerous in attack.

Overall, it was a good match that ended in a fair result. Both sides will be looking to build on their performances ahead of the start of the new season.