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Soccer Champions Tour Announces New U.S. Summer Series Featuring Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan, Arsenal, and Manchester United

Global soccer giants set to face off in major U.S. markets from July 22 – August 2 

Series backed by new Sixth Street portfolio company built to bring epic soccer matchups to local fans around the world.

Santa Clara, CA ( May 12, 2023) – Soccer Champions Tour today announced the launch and schedule for a new series of games featuring six of the world’s most iconic soccer clubs to be played this summer in major markets across the United States. Spain’s Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, Italy’s Juventus and AC Milan, and England’s Arsenal and Manchester United will compete in eight matches between Saturday, July 22, and Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  

The 2023 Soccer Champions Tour is the first time these six clubs, which hold among them 31 European trophies, have participated together in a U.S. series. The eight fixtures will take place in host market stadiums in Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Francisco. 

Highlights of the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour include Spanish giants Real Madrid and FC Barcelona meeting in Texas for the first time ever at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys; Manchester United and Real Madrid facing off for the first time since 2018; FC Barcelona and Arsenal competing in a rematch of the 2006 European final; and Italian rivals AC Milan and Juventus playing each other in California for the first time in their more than 120-year histories.  

Soccer Champions Tour was created by a newly formed company of global investment firm Sixth Street to support the continued global growth of top-tier sports franchises by organizing high-profile, competitive events for the millions of fans that live outside the domestic markets of the biggest clubs.  

“We are proud to be partnering with the world’s most storied clubs, which have the world’s strongest and most passionate supporters, to provide this rare opportunity for American fans to experience the game at the highest level,” said Alan Waxman, Co-Founder and CEO at Sixth Street. “While this year’s tour consists of men’s clubs, we look forward to expanding next summer to bring the world’s best women’s clubs to local audiences around the globe, and in the future to evolve this series into a format with real games of consequence.”  

In addition to men’s and women’s professional club matches, the tour also intends to organize elite youth academy competitions in the years to come. 

Soccer Champions Tour is working closely with global premium experiences company Legends to bring these marquee matchups and elevated in-game experiences to local fans of the game. 

Added Shervin Mirhashemi, CEO, Legends: “Legends is proud to bring fans of the beautiful game this unforgettable experience this summer and deliver a fan experience that will match the world-class soccer on the pitch. We can’t wait to see stadiums filled across the United States with fans cheering on some of the best clubs in the world as they compete in the Soccer Champions Tour.” 

The 2023 Soccer Champions Tour is being produced in partnership with AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. 

“AEG is excited about the partnership with Soccer Champions Tour and Legends to bring the most successful soccer clubs in the world to fans across the U.S.,” said Tom Braun, Sr. Vice President, Soccer & Business Operations and Business Development at AEG. “Every matchup in this series is of the highest caliber and we’re thrilled that American soccer fans will have the opportunity to see these epic games featuring legendary teams live and in person.” 

Soccer Champions Tour Schedule Saturday, July 22 FC Barcelona vs. Juventus at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA 

Sunday, July 23 Real Madrid vs. AC Milan at The Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA   Wednesday, July 26 Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA 

Wednesday, July 26 

Real Madrid vs. Manchester United at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX 

Thursday, July 27 

Juventus vs. AC Milan at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA 

Saturday, July 29 

FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX  

Tuesday, August 1 

AC Milan vs. FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV  

Wednesday, August 2 

Juventus vs. Real Madrid at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL  Exclusive pre-sale tickets will be available starting Tuesday, May 16, with the general on-sale ticket access beginning on Friday, May 19. For access to the pre-sale, all fans are invited to sign up at www.SoccerChampionsTour.com . All individual game and venue-specific information is also available at the tour website and fans can follow @TheSCTour on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter for updates.

The matches remain subject to approval by the relevant football authorities. 

AC Milan was founded in 1899 and it is one of the most iconic and successful clubs in football history. With an internationally recognized brand off the pitch, AC Milan is synonymous with style and elegance, embodied in the Rossoneri’s red and black jersey. On the pitch, AC Milan has the most international trophies of any Italian club with seven UEFA Champions League titles and five European Super Cups – also included in their trophy cabinet are 19 league titles (the latest of which was won at the end of last season). The club’s star players include Portuguese forward Rafael Leão, French left-back Theo Hernandez, Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, and Canadian-born center-back Fikayo Tomori. 

Commonly referred to as the Gunners, Arsenal is a London-based club founded in 1886 and is among the top clubs in the Premier League this season. The club has won 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups. Arsenal played in the first English League match to be broadcast live on radio in 1927 against Sheffield United. Ten years later, Arsenal played a split squad exhibition match which was the first football match in the world to be televised live. English wingers Bukayo Saka and Reiss Nelson, Brazilian center-back Gabriel Magalhaes, and Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus lead Arsenal’s star-studded squad. 

FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona, founded in 1899 and colloquially known as Barça, competes in La Liga and is one of the most successful European clubs in history. The club maintains a philosophy deeply rooted in its local Catalan identity and is collectively owned by more than 146,000 members. Due to its special personality, FC Barcelona is recognized as being ‘more than a club’. The team’s distinctive style of play is projected around the world by the best players and coaches in combination with the club’s famous reliance on homegrown talent. The club has won 73 major domestic titles, including 26 La Liga titles and 31 Copa Del Rey titles, as well as five Champions League titles and three FIFA Club World Cups. Barcelona is led by manager and club legend Xavi Hernández and has a roster of international talent including Spaniard midfielders Gavi and Pedri and Polish forward Robert Lewandowski.  Juventus

Founded in 1897 in Turin, Italy, Juventus is one of Italy’s oldest and most decorated soccer teams with more Italian league championships than any other team. Also known as Juve, the club competes in Serie A, the top tier of the Italian soccer leagues, and is the first European club to win all three major UEFA competitions. The club’s current roster includes Brazilian defender Danilo, French midfielder Paul Pogba and Italian forward Federico Chiesa. Manchester United  

Based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and often referred to as the Red Devils or simply, United, Manchester United is one of the most widely supported soccer teams in the world. United is a winner of a record 20 league titles and have won every major trophy in England and Europe. They hold the record for the largest crowd at a soccer match in U.S. history with 109,318 fans for a 2014 match against Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium. Manchester United’s squad includes Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes, Portuguese right-back Diogo Dalot, English left-back Luke Shaw, Argentine center-back Lisandro Martinez, and Brazilian defensive midfielder Casemiro. 

Real Madrid CF 

Real Madrid C.F. is a sports organization with over 121 years of history and was named “Best Club of the 20th Century” by FIFA. It is the club with the most European Cups in both football (14) and basketball (10). Real Madrid has millions of fans in all corners of the world, with more than 456 million followers on social media, and is for the fourth year in a row the most valuable football club in Europe according to The European Elite 2022 report. This past season, Real Madrid won La Liga (35) and the Spanish Super Cup (12) under the direction of Carlo Ancelotti. With stars like Karim Benzema, Luka Modrić, Thibaut Courtois, Vinicius Júnior, and Toni Kroos among others, in 2022 Real Madrid won the Champions League for the fourteenth time.   

The Venues 

Allegiant Stadium 

Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and home to the Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium is an award-winning global events destination. A state-of-the-art, multipurpose venue with a capacity of 65,000, Allegiant Stadium has hosted world-class music artists such as Garth Brooks, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Taylor Swift and BTS with more legendary concerts to come. The fully enclosed stadium is also home to the UNLV Rebels football team and has hosted premier sporting events such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, Pac-12 Championship Game, Las Vegas Bowl, and WWE SummerSlam. The venue also hosted the NFL Pro Bowl in both 2022 and 2023 and has been selected to host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. Allegiant Stadium is committed to giving back to the community through numerous diversity, inclusion, and community outreach initiatives.  

AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium is the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venue in the world. The stadium features two monumental arches, the world’s largest HDTV video board cluster, an expansive retractable roof, and the largest retractable end zone doors in the world. Features of the stadium include seating for 80,000 and expandability for up to 100,000. In addition to being the home of the Dallas Cowboys since opening in 2009, the stadium has hosted Super Bowl XLV, the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, the annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, the 2014 NCAA Men’s Final Four, the 2015 inaugural College Football Playoff Championship Game, the 2015 50th Anniversary Academy of Country Music Awards show, and WrestleMania.  

Camping World Stadium 

Camping World Stadium in Downtown Orlando has hosted a variety of world-class events, from the Electric Daisy Carnival to WrestleMania to the NFL Pro Bowl, alongside its signature annual events including the Florida Blue Florida Classic, the Cheez-It Bowl, the Citrus Bowl and the Florida Cup. The Orlando match at Camping World Stadium will be hosted by the Florida Cup, the Sunshine State’s largest annual international soccer and music event. Since 2015, the Florida Cup & FC Series has featured clubs from all over the world. Last year, Arsenal defeated Chelsea in the headline match at Camping World Stadium, setting the venue’s soccer attendance record.   

Dignity Health Sports Park 

Dignity Health Sports Park is southern California’s home of world-class competition and training facilities for amateur, Olympic, collegiate and professional athletes. Managed by AEG Facilities, the $150 million, privately financed facility was developed by AEG on a 125-acre site on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) in Carson, California. Dignity Health Sports Park features a 25,174-seat stadium for soccer, football and other athletic competitions and outdoor concerts; an 8,000-seat tennis stadium; a 2,000-seat facility for track & field and a 2,450-seat indoor Velodrome – the VELO Sports Center – for track cycling. Dignity Health Sports Park is home to Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy, the five-time MLS Cup Champions. Dignity Health Sports Park is also home of the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) High Performance Training Center and the national team training headquarters for the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF). Additionally, Dignity Health Sports Park is home to Galaxy Park, a newly imagined complex on the campus of the facility that features five 5v5 soccer fields, three futsal courts, eight Pickleball courts, four Padel courts, and is home to a number of other recreational activities.  

Levi’s Stadium 

Levi’s Stadium is a football stadium in Santa Clara, California which serves as the current home of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Levi’s Stadium is a multi-purpose facility with the flexibility to host a wide range of events, including domestic and international soccer, college football, motocross, concerts and various civic events, and is expandable for major events such as Super Bowl 50 which was hosted here in February of 2016. The $1.27 billion venue has 1.85 million square feet, seats approximately 68,500 and features 176 luxury suites and 9,000 club seats. 

NRG Stadium 

NRG Park is the premier sports, convention, tradeshow/consumer show and entertainment complex located in Harris County, specifically Houston’s South Main corridor district. Four major facilities – NRG Stadium, NRG Center, NRG Arena and NRG Astrodome – encompass 350 acres and provide 26,000 parking spaces. NRG Park is home to the NFL’s Houston Texans, the Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM, Super Bowl® XXXVIII & LI, WrestleMania® X-Seven & 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship South Regional 2008, 2010 & 2015, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Final Four 2011, 2016 & 2023 and hosts over 500 events annually. In partnership with Lone Star Sports and Entertainment, NRG Stadium is a top venue for international soccer matches, including the Copa de Lone Star, Copa America Centenario, the 2010 MLS All-Star Game featuring Manchester United, the 2006 FC Barcelona U.S. tour, the International Champions Cup, the 2003 and 2008 matches between the United States and Mexico, and the 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2019, 2021 and 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cups. 

The Rose Bowl Stadium 

The Rose Bowl Stadium, also known as America’s Stadium, is an American outdoor athletic venue located in Pasadena, California nestled in the scenic Arroyo Seco. The Rose Bowl Stadium opened its doors in October 1922 and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and a California Historic Civil Engineer Landmark. Today, the Stadium can host up to 89,077 spectators at full capacity, making it one of the largest football stadiums in the country. America’s Stadium is the 15 th largest stadium in the world, the 11 th largest stadium in the United States, and the 10 th largest NCAA stadium. 

SoFi Stadium 

SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, is located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in Inglewood, California. The 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium is the largest stadium in the NFL, as well as the first indoor-outdoor stadium. It seats approximately 70,000, expandable up to 100,000, with more than 260 luxury suites and more than 13,000 premium seats. SoFi Stadium was host to Super Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football National Championship in 2023, WrestleMania in 2023, and will host the World Cup in 2026 and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 2028. 

Media Assets 

Click HERE for Soccer Champions Tour assets, including logo, schedule graphic, and video. Additional details about the event, including media accreditation for the Soccer Champions Tour, will be announced at a later date. 

About Sixth Street 

Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm with approximately $65 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm’s experience in global sports includes partnerships and investments with Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, the San Antonio Spurs, and the National Women’s Soccer League expansion club coming to the Bay Area in 2024. Sixth Street is also the majority investor in Legends in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees. Sixth Street uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 500 team members including over 180 investment professionals operating around the world. For more information, visit www.sixthstreet.com , or follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. 

About Legends 

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow @TheLegendsWay on Twitter and Instagram.  

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments: Facilities, which through its affiliation with ASM Global, owns, manages or consults with more than 300 preeminent arenas, stadiums, convention centers and performing arts venues around the world; Music through AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music and special events and world-renowned festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival; Real Estate, which develops world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like Crypto.com Arena, L.A. LIVE, Mercedes Platz in Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai and The O2 in London; Sports, as the world’s largest operator of high-profile sporting events and sports franchises including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy and Eisbären Berlin; Ticketing through AXS, a global platform delivering ticketing solutions for venues of all sizes, sports franchises and event organizers; and Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other strategic partnerships. Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 160 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com .  

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Spanish soccer giants, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, meet in Texas for the first time ever at AT&T Stadium, as a leg of the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour. Don’t miss your chance to see these storied rivals in action at AT&T Stadium on July 29, 2023.

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Champions League semifinalists Real Madrid and AC Milan will face off July 23 at the Rose Bowl in the first of three Southern California summer friendlies featuring five of Europe’s biggest soccer clubs.

The second game will see La Liga leader Barcelona play Arsenal at SoFi Stadium on July 26 while Italian rivals Juventus and Milan will meet July 27 at Dignity Health Sports Park. The games are part of an 11-day, eight-game series of exhibitions that will kick off July 22 in Santa Clara with Barcelona playing Juventus and will conclude Aug. 2 in Orlando with Juventus taking on Real Madrid.

The Soccer Champions Tour, being produced by in partnership between the global investment firm Sixth Street; Legends, a premium experiences company; and AEG, owner of the Galaxy , will also include England’s Manchester United , which faces Real Madrid on July 26 in Houston.

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“AEG is excited about the partnership with Soccer Champions Tour and Legends to bring the most successful soccer clubs in the world to fans across the U.S.,” said Tom Braun, the senior vice-president for soccer and business operations at AEG. Braun oversaw a five-game tour July that drew more than 93,000 fans to the Rose Bowl to see Real Madrid beat Juventus.

That was the largest crowd for a soccer match in the U.S. since July 2018.

Alex Waxman, co-founder and CEO of Sixth Street, said the company has plans to expand the tour to include women’s teams.

“While this year’s tour consists of men’s clubs, we look forward to expanding next summer to bring the world’s best women’s clubs to local audiences around the globe and to evolve this series into a format with real games of consequence.”

Presale tickets for the tour will go on sale on May 16 at SoccerChampionsTour.com with general on-sale access beginning on May 19 at the same website.

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Soccer Champions Tour

July 22: Barcelona-Juventus, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara

July 23: Real Madrid-AC Milan, Rose Bowl, Pasadena

July 26: Arsenal-Barcelona, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood; Real Madrid-Manchester United, NRG Stadium, Houston

July 27: Juventus-AC Milan, Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson

July 29: Barcelona-Real Madrid, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Aug. 1: AC Milan-Barcelona, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

Aug. 2: Juventus-Real Madrid, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.

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Another preseason Clasico, Barcelona-Real Madrid, coming to U.S. this summer

In what has become a burgeoning, money-making tradition , FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will bring their renowned rivalry to the United States for a second consecutive summer.

They'll play El Clasico, as its known, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 29, as part of the second-year Soccer Champions Tour.

It will be a preseason match, of course. The tour — which will also feature Manchester United , Arsenal , Juventus and AC Milan — is not a tournament like some of its predecessors were. It is essentially eight one-off games, smack-dab in the middle of the Women's World Cup, billed by organizers as a "summer series" that will span California, Las Vegas, Texas and Florida.

But the headliner is the game of all games, perhaps the world's most celebrated sporting rivalry, at the grandiose stadium of all grandiose stadiums, Jerry World, the 105,000-seat home of the Dallas Cowboys that aspires to host the 2026 World Cup final .

El Clasico comes to the U.S.

When Barca and Madrid first brought their blood feud to the U.S. in 2017, the concept was ridiculed by some purists; but the exhibition game, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, was a roaring success. The Miami Clasico drew 1.7 million viewers on ESPN platforms and a sellout crowd willing to pay several hundreds of dollars apiece for tickets. Players competed, genuinely. A 3-2 Barcelona win thrilled everybody involved.

It felt, at the time, like a watershed moment for the International Champions Cup , the preseason event that grew to 18 teams and 27 games spread across nine countries late last decade. In early 2020, organizers were in negotiations to inaugurate Southern California’s SoFi Stadium with a second stateside Clasico that summer.

But then came COVID-19. The ICC canceled its 2020 programming, fizzled during the pandemic, and devolved into a legal dispute between its parent company, Relevent Sports, and its mastermind, the legendary soccer promoter Charlie Stillitano. The men's ICC has not been played since.

Relevent still runs a women’s ICC and other ventures. This summer, it is working with England 's Premier League and Spain 's La Liga on two separate North American tours. But in 2022, the Soccer Champions Tour swooped in for Barca and Madrid, and organized a Clasico at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Barca won, 1-0, in front of a boisterous, sellout crowd.)

In its second year, the Soccer Champions Tour has expanded to feature two clubs each from Spain, England and Italy . Sixth Street, a global investment firm that has partnered with both Barca and Real Madrid , is the company behind it. AEG is producing it. Legends is a key partner. And Stillitano, according to a source with knowledge of the tour's evolution, has been involved as a consultant.

Preseason tour schedules

The Soccer Champions Tour announced its full 2023 slate Friday:

Saturday, July 22: Barcelona vs. Juventus — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California

Sunday, July 23: Real Madrid vs. AC Milan — Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Wednesday, July 26: Arsenal vs. Barcelona — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Wednesday, July 26: Real Madrid vs. Manchester United — NRG Stadium, Houston

Thursday, July 27: Juventus vs. AC Milan — Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California

Saturday, July 29: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid — AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Tuesday, August 1: AC Milan vs Barcelona — Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

Wednesday, August 2: Juventus vs. Real Madrid — Camping World Stadium, Orlando

Kickoff times haven’t yet been determined. In their Friday news release, organizers said that “the matches remain subject to approval by the relevant football authorities,” but that is likely a formality.

Separately, Arsenal and Manchester United have organized a preseason friendly at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 22. United is also set to play Wrexham on July 25 in San Diego — presumably with a reserve team, because one day later, it is now scheduled to play Real Madrid in Houston. It then plays Borussia Dortmund on July 30 in Vegas .

Arsenal will also play the MLS All-Stars on July 19 in Washington, D.C.

The Premier League's own "summer series" will feature Chelsea , Newcastle, Aston Villa , Fulham , Brighton and Brentford, with games in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orlando, New Jersey and Maryland.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid to play in U.S. pre-season series

Manchester United , Arsenal , Barcelona , Real Madrid , Juventus and AC Milan will participate in a pre-season U.S. series ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

The Soccer Champions Tour will consist of eight matches across eight locations in the U.S. and will run between Saturday July 22, and Wednesday August 2.

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Santa Clara, Pasadena, Inglewood, Houston, Carson, Arlington, Las Vegas and Orlando are the eight chosen locations.

It is the first time the six European teams — who have won a combined 31 European titles — have participated in a U.S. series together.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Juventus are all playing three matches as part of the series while Manchester United and Arsenal are just playing one fixture each.

Manchester United will play Real Madrid at NRG Stadium in Houston while Arsenal will face Barcelona at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

United and Arsenal are already scheduled to meet at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 22 in a friendly independent of the Soccer Champions Tour and have other pre-season plans in the U.S.

United will also face Wrexham at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego  on July 25 and  Borussia Dortmund at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on July 30.

Arsenal meanwhile kick off their tour with a sold-out fixture against the MLS All-Stars team at Audi Field in Washington on July 19.

Tickets for the Soccer Champions Tour go on pre-sale on May 16 and general sale on May 19.

Soccer Champions Tour Schedule

Saturday, July 22

• Barcelona vs Juventus, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara

Sunday, July 23

• Real Madrid vs AC Milan, The Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena

Wednesday, July 26

• Arsenal vs FC Barcelona, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

  Wednesday, July 26

• Real Madrid vs Manchester United, NRG Stadium, Houston

  Thursday, July 27

• Juventus vs AC Milan, Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson

  Saturday, July 29

• Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, AT&T Stadium, Arlington

  Tuesday, August 1

• AC Milan vs, FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas 

Wednesday, August 2

• Juventus vs. Real Madrid at Camping World Stadium, Orlando

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Real Madrid has set the stage for a riveting pre-season spectacle as they gear up for their annual transatlantic tour in the summer of 2024. With fans in the United States eagerly anticipating their beloved team’s return.fggf.fd .d, the announcement of Real Madrid’s US tour has sent waves of excitement through the east coast of North America.

The tour, scheduled to take place in late July and early August, will see Real Madrid face off against three of Europe’s top clubs on American soil.

Kicking off the tour on July 31st, Real Madrid will square off against Italian giants AC Milan in at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Following their clash with AC Milan, Real Madrid will make their way to New Jersey for a showdown with arch-rivals Barcelona on A..,fugust 3rd at the prestigious MetLife Stadium.

The tour will culminate in its finale on August 6th as Real Madrid faces off against English heavyweights Chelsea at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

As is tradition, Managing Madrid will follow Real Madrid during pre-season and will host a podcast in each of those cities on the tour. More on that to follow as we get closer to the summer time.

This year's summer Clasico friendly will be held at MetLife stadium in New Jersey, August 3rd. pic.twitter.com/tSN1DN1YB5 — Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) March 19, 2024

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Real Madrid 2024 USA pre-season tour: Where is Real Madrid playing this summer in the US?

Los blancos confirmed a pre-season tour of the united states, but where are their games and when will they be played.

El Clásico is, once again, coming to the US . Real Madrid confirmed their plans to host a pre-season tour in the United States and will travel across the country showcasing the squad of the 14-time Champions League winners in what has become something of a tradition for the club. Carlo Ancelotti’s side have travelled to the US before, but this year will see them embark on their most exciting tour yet .

Madrid are currently fighting for the LaLiga title and the Champions League, but as soon as their season finishes, plans will be put into action to get the squad rested and recovered for the new season .

🇺🇸 Our USA SUMMER TOUR presented by @HP 1️⃣ 31/07 vs @ACMilan (Chicago) 2️⃣ 03/08 vs @FCBarcelona (New York) 3️⃣ 06/08 vs @ChelseaFC (Charlotte) ⚽ Soccer Champions Tour 24 pic.twitter.com/C5XaN9shPJ — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 19, 2024

AC Milan, 31 July, Soldier Field Stadium, Chicago

Madrid’s first match in the Soccer Champions Tour 2024 will be against legendary Italian side, AC Milan . Stefano Pioli’s side have been a force to be reckoned with in recent seasons, having seen players such as Christian Pulisic take a huge leap forward and propel them to second in Serie A.

Madrid played against AC Milan in a pre-season friendly in 2021 , where the two sides were held to a goalless draw in Austria. The game was David Alaba’s debut in the Madridista shirt. More recently, the two sides played in 2023, with the Spaniards coming away with a slim 3-2 win, thanks to a late Vinicius Jr goal.

Barcelona, 3 August, MetLife Stadium, New York

The second game to be played will be the big one. Barcelona and Real Madrid will play each other in a US El Clásico at the end of July in New York’s MetLife Stadium . The last time the world’s biggest fixture was brought stateside, it was a whitewash from the Catalans, who saw Dembelé, Fermín and Ferran scored to make it 3-0 in a game that saw Ancelotti’s side have a whopping 29 shots.

🤩🇺🇸 We're going back to the USA! 🙌 Introducing our 2024 USA Summer Tour, presented by @HP pic.twitter.com/anWi51fuHw — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 19, 2024

Chelsea, 6 August, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte

Real Madrid have plenty of recent history with Chelsea . They played back in the Champions League in the 21/22 season, with Los Blancos securing a memorable passage through to the semi-finals in extremis . Since then, the fortunes of both clubs have gone in opposite directions, with Real Madrid vying for the title while the London club struggling for form domestically and finding themselves in mid-table in the Premier League standings , behind the likes of Fulham and West Ham United.

A total of five teams will take part in the tournament . As well as the teams that Real Madrid will face in their part of the tour, Manchester City will also be involved , taking on both Barcelona and AC Milan.

Given the busy summer , Ancelotti’s team will have an extraordinarily short training camp , which will not take place in the usual UCLA training camp. The Euros take place between June 14 and July 14; the Olympic Games are from July 26 to August 11; the possible European Super Cup is set to be held on August 14, meaning the three matches instead of four will be played in a seven-day period .

Real Madrid's Ancelotti: I'll try out formation switch on U.S. tour

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Carlo Ancelotti has said he plans to trial a new formation during Real Madrid 's U.S. tour this month, as the coach looks to fit new arrivals like Jude Bellingham into the team ahead of the 2023-24 season.

A busy summer so far has seen midfielder Bellingham, forward Joselu , playmakers Arda Guler and Brahim Díaz and full-back Fran García join Madrid, while Karim Benzema , Marco Asensio , Eden Hazard and Mariano Díaz all departed as their contracts expired.

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"When I started coaching I had a clear idea, and I didn't adapt to the players I had," Ancelotti told a news conference on Friday, when asked if he'd consider a change of system.

"I had an experience at Parma, where [Roberto] Baggio wanted to play as a playmaker and I didn't change the system. He went to another team. And I was wrong."

Madrid's summer business means the squad is currently overloaded in midfield, with at least seven players -- Bellingham, Toni Kroos , Luka Modric , Eduardo Camavinga , Aurélien Tchouaméni , Federico Valverde and Dani Ceballos -- all competing for places.

Ancelotti has tended to favour a 4-3-3 formation throughout his time at Madrid, but there has been speculation that Bellingham's signing could signal a switch to a midfield diamond.

"At Juventus , with [Zinedine] Zidane, I started to understand that it's better to adapt to the players," Ancelotti said. "Players have to feel comfortable. I adapted and I'm still adapting.

"This year we might play a different system. The system we have played with has been very successful, but we can try a new style. We're going to try it on the tour. It's a good time to do so."

The Italian praised the impact of Bellingham, 20, in preseason training so far, after his €103 million ($115.9m) signing from Borussia Dortmund .

"He's different to the other midfielders we have," Ancelotti said. "We are very happy that he's with us. He raises the level at Real Madrid. He works hard, he's doing well and he will play on the tour."

Madrid will kick off their involvement in the Soccer Champions Tour when facing AC Milan in Pasadena, California, on July 23 before playing Manchester United in Houston on July 26, Barcelona in Arlington, Texas, on July 29 and Juventus in Orlando, Florida, on Aug. 2.

Barca were crowned LaLiga champions last season, finishing 10 points clear of second-placed Madrid.

"It doesn't matter where [the Clasico with Barcelona] is played, there are no friendlies in a game like this," Ancelotti said. "It's always a special match.

"We saw it last year in a fantastic atmosphere and I'm sure we'll see it this year in Dallas... There are no friendlies between Real Madrid and Barcelona and there never will be."

A tour of the United States has been Madrid's preferred preseason itinerary in recent years. Ancelotti praised the "fantastic" facilities at the University of California, Los Angeles, where Madrid will begin training next week.

"Football in the U.S. has to compete with very popular sports," he said. "The signing of [Lionel] Messi by Inter Miami could help its standing... I have a bad memory of the Rose Bowl [where Madrid will play Milan] because I lost the 1994 World Cup final against Brazil there. I'm sure there will be a good atmosphere."

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Bayern vs Real Madrid: Probable lineups for this 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League semifinal game

Bayern and Real Madrid are gearing up for the first leg of the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League semifinal. To ensure you’re up to speed and ready for this highly anticipated showdown, here are the potential lineups for both teams. Get ready for what guarantees to be an electrifying encounter you won’t want to overlook.

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This semifinal clash has been eagerly awaited, featuring two teams that have undeniably been at the forefront of contention for the season’s title. Real Madrid solidified their status as top contenders by ousting the reigning champions, Manchester City , after two very intense quarterfinal games.

Currently leading La Liga , the Spanish powerhouse is poised to dominate this season. In contrast, Bayern Munich ‘s sole focus now lies on the Champions League . While they are the underdogs against the “Merengues,” their singular pursuit of silverware makes them a force to be reckoned with.

Bayern Munich probable lineup

The Champions League is the only achievable goal for Bayern Munich this season, so they will be a tough team to beat.

Bayern Munich possible lineup: Neuer; Kimmich, Kim, Dier, Davies; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Muller, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane.

Real Madrid probable lineup

With the confidence of having defeated the top candidates for the title and last champions, Manchester City; Real Madrid do not want to miss the chance to reach a new Champions League final.

Real Madrid possible lineup : Lunin; Vazquez, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior.

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The 2023 Soccer Champions Tour is being produced in partnership with AEG, the world's leading sports and live entertainment company.

“AEG is excited about the partnership with Soccer Champions Tour and Legends to bring the most successful soccer clubs in the world to fans across the U.S.,” said Tom Braun, Sr. Vice President, Soccer & Business Operations and Business Development at AEG. “Every matchup in this series is of the highest caliber and we’re thrilled that American soccer fans will have the opportunity to see these epic games featuring legendary teams live and in person.”

Soccer Champions Tour Schedule

Saturday, July 22 FC Barcelona vs. Juventus at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Sunday, July 23 Real Madrid vs. AC Milan at The Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA

Wednesday, July 26 Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Wednesday, July 26 Real Madrid vs. Manchester United at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

Thursday, July 27 Juventus vs. AC Milan at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA

Saturday, July 29 FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

Tuesday, August 1 AC Milan vs. FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

Wednesday, August 2 Juventus vs. Real Madrid at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL

Exclusive pre-sale tickets will be available starting Tuesday, May 16, with the general on-sale ticket access beginning on Friday, May 19. For access to the pre-sale, all fans are invited to sign up at www.SoccerChampionsTour.com . All individual game and venue-specific information is also available at the tour website and fans can follow @TheSCTour on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter for updates.

The matches remain subject to approval by the relevant football authorities.

AC Milan AC Milan was founded in 1899 and it is one of the most iconic and successful clubs in football history. With an internationally recognized brand off the pitch, AC Milan is synonymous with style and elegance, embodied in the Rossoneri’s red and black jersey. On the pitch, AC Milan has the most international trophies of any Italian club with seven UEFA Champions League titles and five European Super Cups – also included in their trophy cabinet are 19 league titles (the latest of which was won at the end of last season). The club’s star players include Portuguese forward Rafael Leão, French left-back Theo Hernandez, Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, and Canadian-born center-back Fikayo Tomori.

Arsenal Commonly referred to as the Gunners, Arsenal is a London-based club founded in 1886 and is among the top clubs in the Premier League this season. The club has won 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups. Arsenal played in the first English League match to be broadcast live on radio in 1927 against Sheffield United. Ten years later, Arsenal played a split squad exhibition match which was the first football match in the world to be televised live. English wingers Bukayo Saka and Reiss Nelson, Brazilian center-back Gabriel Magalhaes, and Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus lead Arsenal’s star-studded squad.

FC Barcelona FC Barcelona, founded in 1899 and colloquially known as Barça, competes in La Liga and is one of the most successful European clubs in history. The club maintains a philosophy deeply rooted in its local Catalan identity and is collectively owned by more than 146,000 members. Due to its special personality, FC Barcelona is recognized as being ‘more than a club’. The team’s distinctive style of play is projected around the world by the best players and coaches in combination with the club’s famous reliance on homegrown talent. The club has won 73 major domestic titles, including 26 La Liga titles and 31 Copa Del Rey titles, as well as five Champions League titles and three FIFA Club World Cups. Barcelona is led by manager and club legend Xavi Hernández and has a roster of international talent including Spaniard midfielders Gavi and Pedri, Polish forward Robert Lewandowski and German goalkeeper Ter Stegen.

Juventus Football Club Founded in 1897 in Turin, Italy, Juventus is one of Italy’s oldest and most decorated soccer teams with more Italian league championships than any other team. Also known as Juve, the club competes in Serie A, the top tier of the Italian soccer leagues, and is the first European club to win all three major UEFA competitions. The club’s current roster includes Brazilian defender Danilo, French midfielder Paul Pogba and Italian forward Federico Chiesa.

Manchester United Based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and often referred to as the Red Devils or simply, United, Manchester United is one of the most widely supported soccer teams in the world. United is a winner of a record 20 league titles and have won every major trophy in England and Europe. They hold the record for the largest crowd at a soccer match in U.S. history with 109,318 fans for a 2014 match against Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium. Manchester United’s squad includes Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes, Portuguese right-back Diogo Dalot, English left-back Luke Shaw, Argentine center-back Lisandro Martinez, and Brazilian defensive midfielder Casemiro.

Real Madrid CF Real Madrid C.F. is a sports organization with over 121 years of history and was named “Best Club of the 20th Century” by FIFA. It is the club with the most European Cups in both football (14) and basketball (10). Real Madrid has millions of fans in all corners of the world, with more than 456 million followers on social media, and is for the fourth year in a row the most valuable football club in Europe according to The European Elite 2022 report. This past season, Real Madrid won La Liga (35) and the Spanish Super Cup (12) under the direction of Carlo Ancelotti. With stars like Karim Benzema, Luka Modrić, Thibaut Courtois, Vinicius Júnior, and Toni Kroos among others, in 2022 Real Madrid won the Champions League for the fourteenth time.

Allegiant Stadium Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and home to the Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium is an award-winning global events destination. A state-of-the-art, multipurpose venue with a capacity of 65,000, Allegiant Stadium has hosted world-class music artists such as Garth Brooks, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Taylor Swift and BTS with more legendary concerts to come. The fully enclosed stadium is also home to the UNLV Rebels football team and has hosted premier sporting events such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, Pac-12 Championship Game, Las Vegas Bowl, and WWE SummerSlam. The venue also hosted the NFL Pro Bowl in both 2022 and 2023 and has been selected to host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. Allegiant Stadium is committed to giving back to the community through numerous diversity, inclusion, and community outreach initiatives.

AT&T Stadium AT&T Stadium is the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venue in the world. The stadium features two monumental arches, the world’s largest HDTV video board cluster, an expansive retractable roof, and the largest retractable end zone doors in the world. Features of the stadium include seating for 80,000 and expandability for up to 100,000. In addition to being the home of the Dallas Cowboys since opening in 2009, the stadium has hosted Super Bowl XLV, the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, the annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, the 2014 NCAA Men’s Final Four, the 2015 inaugural College Football Playoff Championship Game, the 2015 50th Anniversary Academy of Country Music Awards show, and WrestleMania.

Camping World Stadium Camping World Stadium in Downtown Orlando has hosted a variety of world-class events, from the Electric Daisy Carnival to WrestleMania to the NFL Pro Bowl, alongside its signature annual events including the Florida Blue Florida Classic, the Cheez-It Bowl, the Citrus Bowl and the Florida Cup. The Orlando match at Camping World Stadium will be hosted by the Florida Cup, the Sunshine State’s largest annual international soccer and music event. Since 2015, the Florida Cup & FC Series has featured clubs from all over the world. Last year, Arsenal defeated Chelsea in the headline match at Camping World Stadium, setting the venue’s soccer attendance record.

Dignity Health Sports Park Dignity Health Sports Park is southern California’s home of world-class competition and training facilities for amateur, Olympic, collegiate and professional athletes. Managed by AEG Facilities, the $150 million, privately financed facility was developed by AEG on a 125-acre site on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) in Carson, California. Dignity Health Sports Park features a 25,174-seat stadium for soccer, football and other athletic competitions and outdoor concerts; an 8,000-seat tennis stadium; a 2,000-seat facility for track & field and a 2,450-seat indoor Velodrome – the VELO Sports Center – for track cycling. Dignity Health Sports Park is home to Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy, the five-time MLS Cup Champions. Dignity Health Sports Park is also home of the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) High Performance Training Center and the national team training headquarters for the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF). Additionally, Dignity Health Sports Park is home to Galaxy Park, a newly imagined complex on the campus of the facility that features five 5v5 soccer fields, three futsal courts, eight Pickleball courts, four Padel courts, and is home to a number of other recreational activities.

Levi’s Stadium Levi’s Stadium is a football stadium in Santa Clara, California which serves as the current home of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Levi’s Stadium is a multi-purpose facility with the flexibility to host a wide range of events, including domestic and international soccer, college football, motocross, concerts and various civic events, and is expandable for major events such as Super Bowl 50 which was hosted here in February of 2016. The $1.27 billion venue has 1.85 million square feet, seats approximately 68,500 and features 176 luxury suites and 9,000 club seats.

NRG Stadium NRG Park is the premier sports, convention, tradeshow/consumer show and entertainment complex located in Harris County, specifically Houston’s South Main corridor district. Four major facilities – NRG Stadium, NRG Center, NRG Arena and NRG Astrodome – encompass 350 acres and provide 26,000 parking spaces. NRG Park is home to the NFL’s Houston Texans, the Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM, Super Bowl® XXXVIII & LI, WrestleMania® X-Seven & 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship South Regional 2008, 2010 & 2015, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Final Four 2011, 2016 & 2023 and hosts over 500 events annually. In partnership with Lone Star Sports and Entertainment, NRG Stadium is a top venue for international soccer matches, including the Copa de Lone Star, Copa America Centenario, the 2010 MLS All-Star Game featuring Manchester United, the 2006 FC Barcelona U.S. tour, the International Champions Cup, the 2003 and 2008 matches between the United States and Mexico, and the 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2019, 2021 and 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cups.

The Rose Bowl Stadium The Rose Bowl Stadium, also known as America’s Stadium, is an American outdoor athletic venue located in Pasadena, California nestled in the scenic Arroyo Seco. The Rose Bowl Stadium opened its doors on October 28, 1922 and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. The Rose Bowl has earned its world-class reputation by hosting five NFL Super Bowl games, the 1984 Olympic Soccer matches, the 1994 Men’s World Cup, the 1999 Women’s World Cup, four BCS National College Football Championship Games and the College Football Playoff Semifinal Game. The Rose Bowl is the proud home of the World’s Largest Flea Market, AmericaFest 4 th of July Celebration, community events, music festivals, world-class concerts, International and Premier League soccer matches, the annual Rose Bowl Game® and UCLA Bruins Football.

SoFi Stadium SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, is located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in Inglewood, California. The 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium is the largest stadium in the NFL, as well as the first indoor-outdoor stadium. It seats approximately 70,000, expandable up to 100,000, with more than 260 luxury suites and more than 13,000 premium seats. SoFi Stadium was host to Super Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football National Championship in 2023, WrestleMania in 2023, and will host the World Cup in 2026 and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 2028.

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Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow @TheLegendsWay on Twitter and Instagram.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world's leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments: Facilities, which through its affiliation with ASM Global, owns, manages or consults with more than 300 preeminent arenas, stadiums, convention centers and performing arts venues around the world; Music through AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music and special events and world-renowned festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival; Real Estate, which develops world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like Crypto.com Arena, L.A. LIVE, Mercedes Platz in Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai and The O2 in London; Sports, as the world's largest operator of high-profile sporting events and sports franchises including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy and Eisbären Berlin; Ticketing through AXS, a global platform delivering ticketing solutions for venues of all sizes, sports franchises and event organizers; and Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other strategic partnerships. Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 160 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com .

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Soccer Champions Tour set for Jul 22-Aug 2 in US with 6 most iconic clubs-Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan, Arsenal and Manchester United

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Real Madrid (24 wins, 6 draws, 1 loss) welcomes Barcelona (21-7-3) to the Santiago Bernabéu Sunday. Kickoff in El Clasico is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview  FanDuel Sportsbook’s  lines around the Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds , and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions .

Barcelona is coming into this game after being stunned on Tuesday, losing 4-1 at home to PSG in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Barcelona beat PSG at home in the 1st leg and was riding a 6-game winning streak throughout all competitions prior to Tuesday. Barcelona has a +28 goal differential in La Liga play and is 9-6-0 on the road.

Real Madrid has the opposite feeling in its midweek match. It beat Man City in penalty kicks after a 4-4 aggregate through 2 legs sent it to overtime and ultimately penalties. Real has been dominant in league play and is 13-2-0 at home on the season. They have a +47 goal differential through 31 La Liga matches. Madrid is led by M Jude Bellingham , who has 16 goals in 24 matches.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds

Provided by  FanDuel Sportsbook ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:22 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline: Real Madrid -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Barcelona +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Draw +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
• Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +140 | U: -170)

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1

Moneyline  (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (-130) .

Real Madrid has won 6 of the last La Liga 8 matchups between the 2 sides and 3 of their last 4 at home. They have been dominant in league play at home as well, winning 13 of 15 matches.

In Madrid’s 2 draws at home, it had 2.1 more and 0.8 more expected goals, so one could argue it should have won those as well. Madrid’s stadium should also be rocking as its fans should want to thank it for a terrific Champions League win.

Barcelona could be defeated after its discouraging loss. It has done well entering this game, but the road side has struggled in recent history against Madrid. Expect that to continue and back REAL MADRID (-130) .

Over/Under  (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 3.5 (-170) .

Four of the last 6 games between these 2 teams in league play has ended 2-1, with the other 2 going north of this total. However, both teams could have tired legs after lengthy Champions League midweeks battles the last few weeks.

Also, they have a few of the best defenses in La Liga. Madrid allowed 0.65 goals per game while Barcelona allows 1.10. Barcelona’s defense hasn’t been consistently good this season but has had 6 straight La Liga clean sheets.

Considering those impressive trends, back UNDER 3.5 (-170) but only for a partial unit given the lofty price on it. If you think the trend of 2-1 scores will continue and you like Madrid to come out on top, it might be worth a play on the exact score for the home side at +750.

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Real Sociedad’s squad, currently ranked third in LaLiga in terms of goals allowed, has their work cut out for them on Friday against Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, the league’s second-ranked scorer.

Real Sociedad got a draw on April 21 against Getafe CF, 1-1. Real Sociedad took three more shots in the game, 10 to seven.

In its last action on April 21, Real Madrid knocked off FC Barcelona 3-2 at home. FC Barcelona outshot Real Madrid 15 to 14.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s soccer action.

Watch Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid online

• Match Day: Friday, April 26, 2024
• Match Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Stadium: Reale Arena
• Live Stream on ESPN:   Watch La Liga on ESPN+!

For more soccer coverage, check out our new website Pro Soccer Wire .

La Liga odds and betting lines

Soccer odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook . Odds updated Friday at 1:30 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub .

• Real Sociedad odds: (+156, bet $100 to win $156)
• Real Madrid odds: (+189, bet $100 to win $189)
• Draw odds: +202

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Ouro becomes new official Real Madrid sponsor

The financial services and technology company becomes our club's regional partner in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, France and the United Arab Emirates.

Real Madrid  and Ouro have announced a collaboration agreement that will see the technology and financial services company become the exclusive, official sponsor of the men's and women's football first teams in the prepaid, credit and debit card sector. The alliance will make Ouro our club's regional partner in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, France and the United Arab Emirates. The signing ceremony was held in the conference room at  Real Madrid City  and was attended by  Real Madrid's  Director of Institutional Relations Emilio  Butragueño ; Ouro's co-founder and executive director, Roy Sosa; and their co-founder, president and brand director Bertrand Sosa. Butragueño  underlined the significance of the deal: “It's hugely satisfying. They are a leading player in the financial sector and will now be our sponsor in several countries, primarily the United States, Mexico and Brazil. We're delighted. We have shared values, such as the will to overcome challenges, a desire to be better every day, and integrity. We're certain that what we are starting out with today will become a partnership that will last for a very long time and bring great benefits to both parties." “We're proud to be leading the way in innovative banking solutions and we feel positive the  Real Madrid  fans will love what we've developed for them," stated Roy Sosa. Bertrand Sosa went on: “Real Madrid is an ambitious team that always wants to win, but it's also a club committed to ethics and integrity. That's exactly what Ouro is about too.”