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AC Milan twice came from behind to edge past Manchester United 4-2 in a high-scoring pre-season friendly in Wrocław, Poland, on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The dramatic encounter produced six goals in total, with Milan clawing back on two separate occasions to hand former United manager Rúben Amorim a rare victory over his old club.
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United raced into an early lead in the 2nd minute when Harry Maguire rose highest at the back post to head home a precise corner from Bruno Fernandes, putting the Red Devils 1-0 up.
Milan drew level in the 37th minute through Samuel Chukwueze, who finished at the far post after a breakdown in United’s defensive communication allowed Gonçalo Ramos to tee up the winger.
United reclaimed the lead in the 51st minute when Patrick Dorgu capitalized on a loose backpass from Milan’s Filippo Terracciano, curling a fine finish past goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani to make it 2-1.
Resilient Milan Fight Back
Milan responded swiftly, leveling the score again in the 57th minute as Alphadjo Cissé converted a Samuel Chukwueze cross at the far post following a quick move down the right flank.
New signing Gonçalo Ramos then put Milan ahead for the first time in the 68th minute, heading home another precise Chukwueze delivery from the right to make it 3-2 — capping a spell of composed Rossoneri possession in United’s half.
Former Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek added Milan’s fourth in the 71st minute after being sent through by Ramos, bending a finish past goalkeeper Senne Lammens to seal the 4-2 win.
The result leaves United with plenty to address just a week before the start of the Premier League season. Manager Michael Carrick, who has secured the club’s return to the UEFA Champions League, faces a considerably heavier fixture load than last season and has called for further squad reinforcements ahead of the new campaign.
United have already added four new signings, including two goalkeepers, along with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans — both of whom featured during the club’s pre-season tour of Ireland and Poland. Marcus Rashford, who returned to training following an extended World Cup break, also featured in the match after rejoining the squad’s preseason preparations in Ireland.
Manchester United will open their Premier League campaign away to newly promoted Hull City on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
