Manchester United Held to Goalless Draw by Leeds in Preseason Opener

Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Leeds United in their opening preseason friendly of the 2025/26 campaign, played in Stockholm on Saturday.

The match marked the debut of £62.5m signing Matheus Cunha, who joined from Wolves earlier this summer. However, the Brazilian forward had a quiet outing and was substituted at half-time, as manager Ruben Amorim rotated the entire XI during the break.

🧊 A Slow Start, But It’s Only Preseason

Despite dominating possession for long spells, United couldn’t break down a disciplined Leeds side, with their best chance coming from a goal-line scramble late in the game that was eventually cleared by the Championship winners.

Leeds, meanwhile, will be pleased with the result — holding a Premier League side to a draw as they gear up for their return to top-flight football.

🧠 Opinion: No Need for Panic — But Room for Urgency

Preseason friendlies are never about the scoreline — but Ruben Amorim will certainly expect more cohesion and firepower in the coming matches. The Cunha debut might not have exploded the way fans hoped, but the Brazilian deserves patience as he finds his feet in red.

With West Ham up next, it’s a chance for United to test their attacking tweaks and let new signings start building chemistry with core players.

📣 United fans, what did you make of Cunha’s debut and Amorim’s approach?
Leeds fans — can you carry this form into the Premier League?
Let’s hear your take 👇🏽💬

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