We flew back to the UK after wins over Yokohama F. Marinos and Bayern Munich followed by defeat to Diego Simeone’s team in the concluding clash.
The final friendly game was delayed by 40 minutes due to wet weather conditions – but, when it kicked off, it was anything but a damp squib as both sides contributed to a highly competitive encounter.
Second-half strikes from Memphis Depay and Yannick Carrasco, on 66 and 74 minutes, put Atletico in a strong position as the clock ticked down although hopes were raised of a fightback when Ruben Dias headed home on 85 minutes.
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But the La Liga side held on for victory in front of 64,185 fans at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Now attention turns to the Community Shield, as we face Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday.
Watch highlights from the fixture by clicking the video above...
