The exciting playmaker - who is set to join United from Wolves after an agreement was reached between the clubs - showed notable anticipation and pace to intercept the ball high up the pitch before getting to the byline and keeping his composure to send a low pass across the goal, which Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior converted with a first-time finish on the stroke of half-time.
Matheus played 79 minutes in the same midfield as his new club team-mate Casemiro, who completed the entirety of the clash in Sao Paolo. Fellow Red Antony was an unused sub.