Manchester United win convincingly, Rosenborg suffer heavy defeat.
Manchester United beat Rosenborg 0-5 at Lerkendal Stadion, with goals from Lacey, Zirkzee, Devaney, Amass, and Williams. This dominant victory allowed Manchester United to leave Trondheim in high spirits, while Rosenborg suffered a heavy defeat at home.
- 0'The match has started.
Rosenborg hosts Manchester United.
- 12'Rosenborg controlled the game in the early stages.
After 12 minutes, Rosenborg had better possession with a 61-39 ratio, but the game hadn't clearly differentiated as both teams had 1-1 shots on target. Manchester United had the only shot on target, with a 0-1 record.
- 24'Manchester United completely controlled the game.
24th minuteManchester United completely dominated possession with a 0-100 ratio, pushing Rosenborg deep into defense. However, the pressure didn't create many opportunities, with only 1-2 shots on goal, of which 0-1 were on target.
- 31'S. Lacey puts Manchester United ahead.
In the 31st minute, S. Lacey scored, putting Manchester United ahead of Rosenborg. The goal came after a period where Manchester United controlled the game and created more scoring opportunities.
- 36'Manchester United completely dominated the game.
In the 36th minute, Manchester United completely dominated the game with possession.0 - 100, and also outperformed Rosenborg in finishing.1 - 5The home team is being forced to defend deep with only...0 - 2The shot was on target.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Harry Amass came on as a substitute for Luke Shaw.
In the 46th minute, Harry Amass came on to replace Luke Shaw. Manchester United were leading and controlling the game, and this substitution could help the team maintain their advantage.
- 46'Bakke came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Johan Johanessen Bakke came on as a substitute for Mads Bomholt when Manchester United were leading 0-1.
- 46'Aleksander Borgersen came on in the 46th minute.
In the 46th minute, Aleksander Borgersen came on to replace Iver Fossum, with Manchester United leading 0-1. The substitution took place at the start of the second half.
- 46'Emil Konradsen Ceide came on in the 46th minute.
In the 46th minute, Emil Konradsen Ceide came on to replace Jesper Reitan-Sunde. Manchester United were leading 0-1, and this substitution opened the second half with a new player on the pitch.
- 46'Tobias Solheim Dahl came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Tobias Solheim Dahl was brought on to replace Tomas Nemcik. Manchester United were leading 0-1 at the start of the second half.
- 46'David Duris came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, David Duris came on to replace Amin Chiakha. Manchester United were leading 0-1, and this substitution marked the beginning of adjustments after the break.
- 46'J. Kamason came on as a substitute for Harry Maguire.
In the 46th minute, J. Kamason came on as a substitute for Harry Maguire. Manchester United made the substitution at the start of the second half while leading Rosenborg.
- 46'Håkon Røsten came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Håkon Røsten came on as a substitute for Adrian Pereira. Manchester United were leading 0-1, and this substitution marked the start of the second half.
- 46'Sandberg came on, Wahlstedt left the match.
In the 46th minute, Rasmus Sandberg came on as a substitute for Leopold Wahlstedt. Manchester United were leading 0-1 at this point.
- 46'Elias Slordal came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Elias Slordal came on as a substitute for Ole Selnæs. Manchester United continued playing, leading 0-1.
- 46'Håkon Røsten came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Håkon Røsten came on as a substitute for Noah Sahsah. Manchester United were leading 0-1, and this substitution opened up a new dynamic for the second half.
- 48'Manchester United dominated the game.
By the 48th minute, Manchester United were completely in control with 0-100 possession, and also had a superior number of shots (2-5) and 0-2 shots on target. Rosenborg were trailing 0-1.
- 56'Joshua Zirkzee doubles his lead.
In the 56th minute, Joshua Zirkzee scored, doubling Manchester United's lead against Rosenborg. The visitors are now dominating the game with a 0-2 scoreline.
- 60'Mikkel Konradsen Ceide came on as a substitute.
In the 60th minute, Mikkel Konradsen Ceide came on as a substitute for Håkon Volden. With Rosenborg trailing Manchester United 0-3, this substitution provided Rosenborg with an additional option.
- 60'Aslak Witry replaces Jonas Mortensen
In the 60th minute, Aslak Witry came on to replace Jonas Mortensen. This was a notable substitution given that Manchester United held a two-goal advantage.
- 60'Manchester United dominated the game.
At the 60th minute, Manchester United were completely in control with possession.0 - 100, and also excel in finishing.4 - 7Rosenborg were on the defensive without a single shot on target, while Manchester United had.0 - 3corner kick.
- 61'D. Armer came on as a substitute for Leny Yoro.
In the 61st minute, D. Armer was brought on to replace Leny Yoro. A notable personnel change at a time when Manchester United held the advantage.
- 61'Toby Collyer came on as a substitute for Andrey Santos.
In the 61st minute, Toby Collyer was brought on to replace Andrey Santos. Manchester United made the substitution after scoring two goals in the second half.
- 61'Jacob Devaney came on as a substitute for Mason Mount.
In the 61st minute, Jacob Devaney came on to replace Mason Mount. Manchester United made another substitution in the second half.
- 61'T. Fletcher came on in the 61st minute.
In the 61st minute, T. Fletcher came on to replace S. Lacey. This was a notable personnel change at a time when Manchester United had the advantage.
- 61'Jack Fletcher came on in the 61st minute.
In the 61st minute, Jack Fletcher was brought on to replace Ayden Heaven. Manchester United were now leading 0-2, making the substitution more noticeable.
- 61'Dan Gore came on as a substitute for Patrick Dorgu.
In the 61st minute, Dan Gore came on as a substitute for Patrick Dorgu. Manchester United were leading 0-2, creating a favorable foundation for the visitors to control the remainder of the match.
- 61'Chido Obi came on as a substitute for Zirkzee.
In the 61st minute, Chido Obi was brought on to replace Joshua Zirkzee. Manchester United made the substitution while leading 0-2.
- 61'E. Williams comes on, Bryan Mbeumo leaves the field.
In the 61st minute, E. Williams came on as a substitute for Bryan Mbeumo when Manchester United were leading 0-2. This substitution brought a new burst of energy to the remainder of the match.
- 63'Devaney increased the score to 0-3.
In the 63rd minute, Jacob Devaney scored, extending Manchester United's lead to 0-3 against Rosenborg. This was Manchester United's third goal of the match.
- 72'Harry Amass gives Manchester United a 0-4 lead.
In the 72nd minute, Harry Amass scored, extending Manchester United's lead to 0-4 against Rosenborg. This was Manchester United's fourth goal of the match.
- 72'Dermot Mee came on, Radek Vitek left the match.
In the 72nd minute, Dermot Mee came on as a substitute for Radek Vitek. Manchester United were completely dominating after scoring four goals, while Rosenborg were unable to create a balanced game.
- 72'Manchester United continue to dominate.
By the 72nd minute, Manchester United still completely controlled the game with a 0-100 possession ratio, and also had a superior number of shots (7-11) and shots on target (1-5). Rosenborg focused almost entirely on defending, trailing in corner kicks (1-4).
- 73'Ulrik Hald-Hernes came on in the 73rd minute.
In the 73rd minute, Ulrik Hald-Hernes was brought on to replace Johan Johanessen Bakke. The substitution came as Manchester United were scoring repeatedly and were in control of the game.
- 84'E. Williams helped Manchester United take a 0-5 lead.
In the 84th minute, E. Williams scored, extending Manchester United's lead to 0-5 against Rosenborg. The visitors completely dominated the game and continued to increase the pressure in the second half.
- 84'Manchester United completely dominated the game.
In the 84th minute, Manchester United completely dominated the game with 0-100 possession and 8-14 shots on goal. Rosenborg were almost entirely on the defensive, with their opponents also overwhelming them in shots on target (1-6) and corners (1-6).
- 88'Jacob Devaney received a yellow card in the 88th minute.
In the 88th minute, Jacob Devaney received a yellow card while Rosenborg were trailing Manchester United 0-5. This was a significant moment as the match was nearing its end.
- KTFinal score: Rosenborg 0-5 Manchester United
The match ended with a score of 0-5.
Updated at 00:50 on July 25, 2026
Match information
Rosenborg will face Manchester United at Lerkendal Stadion at 11:00 PM on July 24, 2026, in a Club Friendly match. This is a highly anticipated game as the two teams have met once before.
The advantage is currently leaning towards Rosenborg.
In their most recent encounter, Rosenborg emerged victorious against Manchester United. This result provides a noteworthy point of interest before kick-off, although it only reflects one previous encounter and is not sufficient to draw conclusions about the current balance of power between the two teams.
Manchester United will need to demonstrate better control of the game if they want to reverse the trend in their head-to-head encounters. Meanwhile, Rosenborg can enter the match with a certain degree of confidence, having beaten their opponent in their last meeting.
The match is unpredictable in the context of a friendly game.
The friendly nature of the match means that the approach of both teams may be prioritized over the mere result. The game at Lerkendal Stadion will therefore be an opportunity for Rosenborg to maintain their morale advantage, while Manchester United will seek a performance strong enough to respond to their previous unfavorable result.
There is no further data on recent form, absentee squads, or expected lineups for either team. Therefore, these factors cannot be used to make a more specific assessment of personnel and tactics.
Pre-match analysis
Rosenborg has the advantage from their last encounter, but Manchester United remains a capable opponent that can create a competitive match. The outcome will likely depend on the seriousness, organization, and effectiveness of each team at every moment. This is an open match, where historical advantages are only for reference.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
