Man Utd 7-0 Barnsley: Rashford, Garnacho shine as Ten Hag's side demolish League One outfit

Rashford scores twice as United run riot against Barnsley

Manchester United thrashed League One side Barnsley 7-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with Marcus Rashford scoring twice and Facundo Garnacho impressing on his full debut.

Erik ten Hag's side were in control from the start and took the lead after just four minutes when Rashford finished off a fine team move.

Garnacho doubled the lead shortly after with a stunning solo effort, and the Argentine winger was involved in the build-up to Rashford's second goal.

Fred, Martial, Elanga and Amad also on target

Fred made it four before the break with a neat finish, and Anthony Martial added a fifth early in the second half.

Anthony Elanga and Amad Diallo completed the rout with goals in the closing stages.

Ten Hag praises his team's performance

"I am very pleased with the performance," said Ten Hag after the game.

"We played with intensity and quality, and we created many chances. We could have scored more goals, but I am happy with the overall performance."

Rashford and Garnacho star for United

Marcus Rashford was in fine form for United, scoring two goals and setting up another.

The England international has now scored six goals in his last seven appearances for United, and he looks to be back to his best form.

Facundo Garnacho also impressed on his full debut for United. The 18-year-old winger was a constant threat to the Barnsley defence, and he scored a wonderful solo goal.

United continue their pre-season preparations

The win over Barnsley was United's fourth in pre-season, and they will now face Atletico Madrid in Oslo on Saturday.

Ten Hag will be hoping for another good performance from his team as they continue their preparations for the new season.

Conclusion

Manchester United thrashed Barnsley 7-0 in a pre-season friendly at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with Marcus Rashford and Facundo Garnacho impressing.

Erik ten Hag's side were in control from the start and took the lead after just four minutes when Rashford finished off a fine team move.

Garnacho doubled the lead shortly after with a stunning solo effort, and the Argentine winger was involved in the build-up to Rashford's second goal.

Fred made it four before the break with a neat finish, and Anthony Martial added a fifth early in the second half.

Anthony Elanga and Amad Diallo completed the rout with goals in the closing stages.

Ten Hag was pleased with his team's performance and praised the performances of Rashford and Garnacho.

United will now face Atletico Madrid in Oslo on Saturday as they continue their preparations for the new season.