Brazil media react to Matheus Cunha display vs Croatia

There is always extra attention on Manchester United players during international breaks, especially when the spotlight shifts to South America and the pressure of representing Brazil.

With the World Cup approaching, every performance is being dissected as places in the final squad remain up for grabs.

United’s presence in the Brazil setup has been under focus.

And in the early hours of this morning, that spotlight once again fell on familiar faces.

Brazil secured a 3-1 win over Croatia in their final warm-up before the squad announcement, with goals from Danilo, Igor Thiago and Gabriel Martinelli sealing the result.

Matheus Cunha was one of the standout talking points, with the Brazilian outlet, UOL, clearly impressed by his display.

They said, “The new number 10 of the national team looked like he was playing for Real Madrid.”

It continues what has been a strong first season for the forward at Manchester United, having arrived from Wolves with huge expectations.

He has done exactly what United bought him for, and has improved more and more with every passing game.

This latest performance only strengthens his case to be included in Carlo Ancelotti’s final World Cup squad.

Casemiro delivered a more controlled display in the middle of the park, doing the less glamorous work.

The veteran has already re-established himself as a key figure again this season and would want it that way considering he is set to leave the club at the end of the campaign.

While Matheus Cunha grabbed the headlines, Casemiro’s presence ensured structure in the midfield.

There is a clear encouragement in seeing both players step up at the right time, particularly with the season entering a decisive phase under interim boss Michael Carrick.

Momentum is everything now, and if these performances carry back to club level, United could benefit.