The latest edition of El Clasico will take place in New Jersey on Saturday evening, with fierce rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona clashing in a high-profile friendly match.
Real Madrid began their preseason with a 1-0 defeat to AC Milan on Wednesday, while Barcelona played out a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in their opening friendly of the summer.
Following their 2-0 triumph over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final two months ago, Real Madrid kicked off their 2024-25 preparations against AC Milan but fell short with a 1-0 loss to the Italian side.
Under Carlo Ancelotti, the reigning Spanish and European champions will face Barcelona and Chelsea during their US tour before returning to Spain to gear up for the UEFA Super Cup against Europa League winners Atalanta BC on August 14.
Real Madrid will commence their 2024-25 La Liga season against Mallorca on August 18, making for a swift turnaround. It will be intriguing to see if their limited summer match play impacts their early performances.
