This will be the preseason of Real Madrid: four classics and the Clásico

After the farewell day at the Santiago Bernabéu, the holidays begin. And it is that, the match against Athletic was also the farewell to 2022-23 and, therefore, the start of the holiday. Except, of course, those who have international commitments, such as Modric (37) or Carvajal (31), who will participate with Croatia and Spain in the Final Four of the Nations League (between June 14 and 18). Or those who are called up by their teams for the friendlies in June (Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, Austria, France or Belgium have them scheduled). Nevertheless, the white team’s summer roadmap is marked and the preseason, more than outlined.

The first date to write down, after 35 days of vacation, is July 10, at which time the non-internationals will begin to parade through Valdebebas. Medical exams, first races… But the real action will begin on the 20th, already in the United States, in Los Angeles, with the UCLA facility as its headquarters. On the 19th, the expedition will leave Madrid to begin its usual North American stay. Custom resumed last season after the stoppage due to the pandemic. The entire template should already be there.

That is where Antonio Pintus will really begin to fill the gas tank for the players, with the 23rd (early morning of the 24th in Spain due to the time change) marked in red. the milan will be the rival, the Rose Bowl angelino the scene. First of four friendlies for Madrid within the framework of the Soccer Champions Tour. Four classic European football matches and among them, the Clásico. On the 26th (early morning of the 27th), Manchester United’s turn at the NRG in Houston. And without leaving Texas, the main course. In the early morning of the 29th to the 30th, a Madrid-Barça that will be played in Dallas, taking over from Las Vegas. AT&T Stadium of the Cowboys will be the recipient of the icing on the tour.

While on August 2 (early morning of the 3rd) the participation of Carlo Ancelotti’s team in this tour to the american In Orlando and against Juventus the closure will be closed. Two weeks of frenzy to get ready, to undergo the Pintus method and pass the Italian sergeant’s exams. Necessary, due to the proximity of the true start. And it is that, on the weekend of August 12, with the first day of the League, the blanks are over. The third project of Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid 2.0 will be launched. The objective is clear, and double: to recover the scepter in the League and in Europe.