‘Can’t wait’ - Manchester United fans go wild over two selections vs Real Madrid

Andre Onana makes his Manchester United debut in Thursday's friendly against Real Madrid while Kobbie Mainoo has also been given the nod by Erik ten Hag, with both decisions delighting supporters.

Onana first met up with the United squad to take part in his maiden training session on Friday but did not feature against Arsenal despite taking part in the warm-up. The £47.7m arrival has been brought in as Erik ten Hag’s No.1 and will play for the Reds for the first time.

Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are the starting centre backs while Aaron Wan-Bissaka has the job of containing Vinicius Jr, with Diogo Dalot yet to start at right-back this season. Luke Shaw completes the back four.

Casemiro comes in for his first ever pre-season start for United having signed during the season last August. He is joined by exciting 18-year-old Mainoo, who has excelled in games versus Leeds, Lyon and Arsenal this summer.

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Captain Bruno Fernandes and summer recruit Mason Mount are in midfield with Marcus Rashford starting up front. Alejandro Garnacho begins on the left meaning Antony is among the subs alongside Jadon Sancho.

Anthony Martial is yet to make his first appearance back from a hamstring tear and is not in the matchday squad. The striker missed the FA Cup final due to the injury and is yet to feature in pre-season at all. Amad's injury against Arsenal was not as bad as first feared and the Ivorian makes the bench.

The main talking points lie with Onana making his unofficial United debut and the vote of confidence in Mainoo. Many are