They have gone in their unbeaten pre-season tour and the Dutchman has lauded the backline for adapting well to the new formation he introduced.
The 20-times English champions have produced encouraging displays in the States, also beating Roma and Inter Milan, as they prepare for the start of the season under the 62-year-old coach.
United have played their tour matches with three centre backs and it will probably be the former Netherlands coach's preferred formation this season.
"It's amazing that they have picked up a new system like that, because it's not new for (Juan) Mata, for example – he plays in his position. Neither for (Wayne) Rooney, (Danny) Welbeck nor the two midfielders," Van Gaal said in the post-match press conference.
"The greatest impact with this new system is on the back line. But we only conceded one chance in the first half and two in the second."
Two first-half goals from Ashley Young and an 80th minute strike from substitute Javier Hernandez ensured United's victory in front of 109,318 people, the largest crowd to watch a soccer match in the United States.
Real's only goal came in the 27th minute when Gareth Bale converted from the spot after he was fouled in the box by Michael Keane.
Van Gaal said Keane and fellow defender Tyler Blackett would grow better with experience.
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