Manchester United and Real Madrid tonight face off in a blockbuster pre-season friendly.
The saying that everything is bigger in Texas certainly applies to their friendlies as Houston hosts the two biggest clubs in world football.
Madrid got their summer schedule underway with a 3-2 comeback win over AC Milan at the Rose Bowl on Sunday night.
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United put away Arsenal in convincing fashion over in New Jersey having welcomed back their internationals to the team for the first time.
And the fans Stateside are eagerly awaiting this showdown between two teams with serious ambition for the coming campaign.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Real Madrid vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 1.30am BST kick-off in the early hours of Thursday, July 27, 2023.
The match will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Manchester United
TV channel and live stream: In the UK, the game will be televised live on MUTV.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Real Madrid vs Manchester United team news
Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Garcia; Tchouameni, Modric, Bellingham, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Vinicus Jr
Subs: Courtois, Piniero, Fran, Militao, Nacho, Kroos, Joselu, Valverde, Odriozola, Lucas V, Brahim, Mendy, Guler, Paz
Manchester United XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount, Garnacho, Rashford
Subs: Heaton, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams, Eriksen, McTominay, Van de Beek, Amad, Antony, Forson, Pellistri, Sancho
Real Madrid vs Manchester United prediction
Both teams scored impressive victories to kick off their US tours but United can take advantage of some suspect defending to rack up a confidence-boosting win in Texas.
Man United to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
United have not beaten Real in a competitive fixture since 2003.
Real Madrid wins: 5
Draws: 4
Man United wins: 2
