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Official: Real Madrid to face Barcelona, Juventus, Man United in pre-season friendlies
Real Madrid have confirmed that they will play the likes of Milan, Manchester United, Juventus and Barcelona during their pre-season tour of the United States this summer.
It has been made official that they will first square off against Milan, on July 23, in Los Angeles, followed by a fixture against Manchester United on July 26 in Houston.
Then there will be the much-awaited El Clasico, scheduled on July 29 in Dallas before the team travels to Orlando to take on Juventus on August 2.
It must be noted that the El Clasico will be held at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
The venue has a capacity of 80,000 spectators, and it acts as the headquarters of the NFL side Dallas Cowboys. Interestingly, this is a venue that a certain Barcelona side is quite familiar with, having played Manchester United in 2011 and Roma in 2018.
Here is Real Madrid’s schedule of their pre-season friendlies:
Real Madrid vs Milan (July 23, Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles)
Real Madrid vs Manchester United (July 26, NRG Stadium in Houston)
Real Madrid vs Barcelona (July 29, AT&T Stadium in Dallas)
Real Madrid vs Juventus (August 2, Camping World Stadium in Orlando)
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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 12, 2023
The aforementioned four matches against arguably the most demanding teams in Europe will be played in the span of 11 days.
Meanwhile, Madrid’s setting with Barcelona in pre-season friendlies on North American soil hangs in the favour of the Blaugrana, as they have won each of the last two matches.
Their first meeting was at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in 2017 which ended in a 3-2 win for Barcelona. Their most recent result was a 1-0 win for Xavi’s team at the Allegiant Las Vegas Stadium in 2022, with the goal coming from Raphinha.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
