Manchester United vs Lens LIVE Score Updates: Manchester United completed a comprehensive victory over French club RC Lens in their penultimate pre-season friendly on Saturday (August 5) ahead of the 2023-24 season. The Premier League giants won 3-1 at Old Trafford to register a fantastic result.
Florian Sotoca scored a stunning goal to give Lens the lead. But United scored three goals within seven minutes to win it. Marcus Rashford, Antony and Casemiro scored the goals for the Red Devils. Erik ten Hag's team will face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday (August 6), as they are set to play two matches in consecutive days.

That's it. It is done at Old Trafford. Man United win 3-1 and get back to winning ways in pre-season. Florian Sotoca scored a stunning goal to give Lens the lead. But United scored three goals within seven minutes to win it. Marcus Rashford, Antony and Casemiro scored the goals for the Red Devils.
Andre Onana makes a superb save there. The United keeper was wrong-footed, but runs towards the ball and tips it over. Referee has added 2 minutes at the end of 90 minutes.
The RC Lens fans are having an absolute party. Their team is losing, but they don't care. The Lens faithful soaking every second of their trip to Manchester.
Five minutes to go in Old Trafford. It is looking like the Red Devils are back in winning ways after three consecutive defeats.
Marcus Rashford shows elite skill to skip past defenders. The United forward then takes a shot on his left foot but it is blocked. Perhaps one touch too many for the United player.
Lens players trying to press high and induce mistakes from Man United defenders, but the Red Devils play away from the press superbly. Andre Onana's rollicking class with the ball on his feet has been a massive upgrade and it is showing already.
Antony goes off for Manchester United. Omari Forson, who was substituted in the first half against Dortmund, comes on.
We are just ten minutes away. Man United boss Erik ten Hag will be happy with the way his team has played in this match. They played well but couldn't get the goals, but have found the net in the second half with ease. Andre Onana has also made some brilliant saves.
Luke Shaw chips one up for Marcus Rashford. The United attacker was about to pull the trigger but it is taken off his feet by a Lens defender to stop further damage. Bruno Fernandes also makes a rasping effort but Samba punches it away.
Good defending there by Diogo Dalot as he intercepts a dangerous ball to deny Lens. United lead 3-1 after 74 minutes.
The Red Devils have settled down a bit. Lens, in the mean time, are coming forward with purpose as they eye to half the deficit.
Alejandro Garnacho is OFF and Jadon Sancho is ON. The Argentine is leaving the pitch with arousing applauds from the Old Trafford crowd.
Raphael Varane is injured and down. The French centre back is hobbling but looks like he will be able to carry on. United lead 3-1 after 65 minutes. Erik ten Hag is in discussion with Jadon Sancho and the England international looks set to come on.
Casemiro scores to make it 3-1 for Manchester United. The Red Devils have scored three goals in the last seven minutes and are on top of RC Lens at the moment.
GOOOOAL! ⚽️@MarcusRashford's header hits @Casemiro and beats Brice Samba to make it 3-1 🙌#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 5, 2023
Goaaaaal!! Casemiro scores. Excellent cross from Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford's header takes a touch of Casemiro and goes in. United are blowing away Lens in the second half.
Antony finished in style to give Manchester United the lead.
WHAT A MOVE! ⚡️@Antony00 fires United ahead 😍#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 5, 2023
Goaaaaal!! Manchester United have turn things around. Antony gives them the lead. Excellent play by Rashford and Garnacho, and the latter finds Antony, who puts it past Samba with his left foot. United take the lead.
Here is the highlights of the goal scored by Marcus Rashford which has brought Man United on level terms.
GOOOOOAL! 🎯@MarcusRashford levels 🔥#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 5, 2023
Goaaaal!! Marcus Rashford has scord for Manchester United. Decent ball from Antony and even better finish from Rashford. The ball took a deflection and goes in. United are level within four minutes of restart.
The 2nd half starts at Old Trafford. It looks like Erik ten Hag has made no changes in the second half. RC Lens are also unchanged.
We are back at Old Trafford for the 2nd half. Despite all the dominance, United find themselves behind at the break and Erik ten Hag won't be happy with that. Al to play for as we get ready for the final 45 minutes.
There may be changes for Manchester United in the 2nd half. But we hope Alejandro Garnacho will stay on. The Argentine has been magnificent for them, and he was excellent today as well.
Manchester United had 71 % possession in the first half. But RC Lens had the more shots on target with 3, compared to the Red Devils' 1.
That's it at Half Time. Man United find themselves behind at the break with the solitary goal from Florian Sotoca. In the final act of the first half, Antony finds Bruno Fernandes, whose cross from the byline is headed away by Lens defense.
Antony cuts back on his left side and Lens clear out, but it goes only as far as Luke Shaw who gives it a go with his left foot. The shot travels through host of legs and ends up on target, but Samba is behind it for Lens.
Another long ball towards Marcus Rashford but Lens keeper Samba collects it comfortably. It is still Lens leading with just five minutes to play. United are huffing and puffing but have failed to find a final pass so far in the 1st half.
Bruno Fernandes takes the free-kick which hits the head of a Lens player in the wall. United have 10 minutes to find an equalizer before the break. Alejandro Garnacho dazzles again and his ball finds Antony, whose shot is just blocked.
Marcus Rashford and Casemiro link up excellently and the Brazilian is then fouled.
In case you missed it, have a look at the Florian Sotoca goal which gave Lens the nod ahead in the match.
Le but exceptionnel de Florian Sotoca à Old Trafford ! 😍🔥⚽️ #MUFCRCL pic.twitter.com/svtXE8Pz8n
— La beauté du public lensois (@lbpubliclensois) August 5, 2023
Half an hour gone in the match. It is Lens leading with a superb Florian Sotoca goal. But the home team have looked dangerous, and Alejandro Garnacho in particular has been a menace. The Red Devils will be hoping to restore parity before the break.
Manchester United: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Fernandes, Casemiro, Mount; Antony, Rashford, Sancho
RC Lens: Samba; Machado, Medina, Danso, Haidara; Diouf, Fulgini; Cortes, Thomasson, Frankowski; Said
Manchester United and Lens are also facing each other for the first time in their history. The French club finished 2nd last season in the Ligue 1 and will be participating in the UEFA Champions League this season.
The Red Devils will be missing some of their key players for the match as Dean Henderson, Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo are all ruled out with injuries, while Anthony Martial, Alejandro Garnacho and Raphael Varane are doubtful for the match.