Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has admitted he feels sorry for Erik ten Hag and believes the Dutchman has joined the club under "false pretences".
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Erik ten Hag has specifically requested that Manchester United play two games in two days to round off their pre-season preparations.
United have now finished their tour of Thailand and Australia, and after 18 days, 13 goals, three wins and one draw - the numbers don't make for bad reading. The only blip on the radar came during a second-half display against Aston Villa where the Reds gave away a two goal lead to draw 2-2.
A 93rd minute Calum Chambers header was all that separated United and the perfect pre-season tour but as with all pre-season tours, it is the performances, not the results that matter the most. Ten Hag's side now turn their attention to Spanish opposition as they play two matches with just a 27 hour rest between games.
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We've got all the details covered ahead of United's pre-season finale this weekend.
Who are Manchester United playing?
United will face two La Liga teams as they come up against Atletico Madrid, followed by Rayo Vallecano.
Diego Simeone's side will be United's hardest test this summer as they are set to face a full strength side that finished third in the Spanish league last season. Rayo Vallecano should not present as big an obstacle as Simeone's team and the aim will be for the Reds to finish on a high ahead of their Premier League campaign.
When and where are the matches taking place?
United play Atletico first on Saturday 30 July with a 12:45 BST kick-off, with the game against Rayo Vallecano being played the very next day on Sunday 31 July at 16:00 BST.
The match against Atletico is not taking place in either Manchester or Spain. The host stadium for the Madrid game is the Ullevaal Stadium in
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