Real Madrid

Real Madrid's preseason is set to begin in ten days and expectations are running high. Berlin's Olympic Stadium will present a full house (74,500) for the team's match against Hertha Berlin, while the official sites of Philadelphia Union and Leicester City highlight the team's visit.

"We've sold 15,00 tickets for our first Bundesliga match of the season, but we've already sold all tickets for our friendly with Real Madrid," says Hertha Berlin General Manager Michael Preetz, "The match won't just be a sports reward for us as an institution, but also for our fans, who gave us great support in the second division. We are proud to welcome Real Madrid and their star-studded team to Berlin."

Philadelphia Union's site highlights the 23 July encounter against Real: "We are extremely pleased to have some of the world’s premier soccer players at Lincoln Financial Field," said Eagles Chief Operating Officer Don Smolenski, "The star power of Real Madrid’s roster should bring a great deal of excitement to this match. When you look at some of these names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, they are some of the most popular athletes in the world. We are proud to have them in Philadelphia and think this will be a great event for all fans of soccer."

The article goes on to summarise the history of the Best Club of the 20th Century and praises "international superstars," such as Casillas, Carvalho, Ramos, Kaka, Xabi Alonso, Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema and coach Jose Mourinho. "It will be a great opportunity for us to show the world that our football is high quality and it will be a great spectacle for our fans," adds CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz.

Leicester City's website also highlights the match: "With Real expected to field a full-strength side packed with internationals and World Cup winners, it should be an unforgettable afternoon for all fans of the Foxes."