Manchester United to face Real Madrid in pre-season friendly in Houston
Manchester United have announced a pre-season friendly against Real Madrid in Houston on their pre-season tour of America this summer. The match will take place on July 26 at the NRG Stadium, one day after a United team comprising younger players is in action against Wrexham in San Diego. The other two tour games involving Erik ten Hag’s side are against Arsenal in the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 22 and Borussia Dortmund on July 30.
The last time United played Madrid in the US was in Michigan in 2014 in front of 109,318 fans, which is still the biggest crowd for a football match played in the country. United’s football director John Murtough said, « This is a huge game for our fans in the US, giving them a unique opportunity to witness first-hand one of the greatest fixtures in world football. »
Tickets for the match
Tickets for Real Madrid v Manchester United go on pre-sale to fans who have pre-registered and United season ticket holders, official members, and executive club members from May 17. They will go on general sale from May 19. The match is expected to be a sell-out, with fans eager to see two of the biggest clubs in world football go head-to-head.
Conclusion
Manchester United’s pre-season tour of America is always a highlight of the football calendar, and this year’s tour promises to be no different. With matches against Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, and Real Madrid, United fans in America will have the chance to see their team take on some of the best sides in Europe. The match against Real Madrid is sure to be a sell-out, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the clash between two of the biggest clubs in world football.
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