Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund put on a show in the world's entertainment capital but the Reds lost the final game of Tour 2023 by the odd goal in five.
Erik ten Hag's side were superior for most of the first half and led through Diogo Dalot's eye-catching goal, but a blink-and-you'll-miss-it double from Donyell Malen turned the scoreline and the mood at the awe-inspiring Allegiant Arena in Las Vegas.
Substitute Antony did restore parity shortly after the break, but Youssoufa Moukoko struck 20 minutes from time to make it 3-2 and leave United ruing several missed chances and defensive errors.
While Dortmund finished second in the Bundesliga last season, United were third in the Premier League under Erik ten Hag. Sabitzer helped them to that finish with 11 appearances, seven of them starts, but his place in their midfield has now nominally gone to Mason Mount, who has joined from Chelsea. After beating Lyon and Arsenal in pre-season, the Red Devils have suffered consecutive defeats to Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham and Real Madrid. Sancho only got the final half-hour against Real but could be restored to the starting line-up here.
United started well and took the lead midway through the first half when Van de Beek's lay-off was collected by Dalot on the edge of the box and the Portuguese full-back guided a controlled effort into the corner.
The game, however, began to turn in Dortmund's favour after the 30-minute mark. Youngster Omari Forson was involved in a scuffle with Julian Ryerson and Karim Adeyemi and was substituted shortly afterwards.
The 19-year-old was given encouragement by McTominay and Christian Eriksen as he walked off but got a lecture from Ten Hag on the touchline that lasted nearly a minute.
Having narrowly avoided going 3-1 down, United pulled it back to 2-2 when Mats Hummels gave the ball away inside his own penalty area and Antony passed a cool finish into the far corner.
Ten Hag brought on his first-choice stars after 60 minutes but rather than giving United the impetus to win the game, Dortmund soon took advantage of another calamity in defence.
This time Aaron Wan-Bissaka needlessly gave the ball away and Marco Reus crossed for Moukoko to beat Onana and seal victory for the Bundesliga side.
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