Atletico took the lead through an excellent target command
Oscar de Marcos and Fernando Llorente, while United was recovered with a
wonderful goal from Wayne Rooney at a later date.
The server on the front foot most of the game, United had
put in some sword play at high intensity with a variety of techniques on the
screen.
Sir Alex Ferguson opted to go with Rooney as a lone striker
supported by Ryan Giggs in an attack role, Ashley Young has begun on the left
with Park Ji-Sung to the right and center-wide and midfielder Tom Cleverley
Michael Carrick.
Athletic lined with a similar team to impress at Old
Trafford, with Iker Muniain and Llorente main offensive threat for the server.