Man United vs. Rosenborg final score, result, highlights: Red Devils run riot in preseason friendly
Manchester United defeated Rosenborg 5-0 in a preseason friendly held in Norway. The match featured a mix of first-team regulars and youth players, with Joshua Zirkzee and Shea Lacey among the goalscorers.
Why it matters
Preseason results are critical for assessing squad depth and the integration of new signings before the competitive season begins.
Joe Wright Fri, July 24, 2026 at 5:58 PM UTC · 2 min read Man United vs. Rosenborg final score, result, highlights: Red Devils run riot in preseason friendly originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Manchester United enjoyed a hugely positive visit to Norway for preseason as they claimed victory over Rosenborg.
Michael Carrick's team were surprisingly beaten 1-0 by Wrexham in their first friendly of the summer, which took place the day before the 2026 World Cup final.
United are still not at full strength given many of their World Cup stars are now on a post-tournament break, but their performance on Friday was nonetheless very encouraging as a mixture of first-team regulars, new signings and youngsters put on a show at Lerkendal Stadion.
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