Real Madrid confirm first pre-season fixture

Real Madrid have announced that they will begin their pre-season campaign against Puebla. The plans of the Spanish giants have been left up in the air due to the departure of Zidane but the appointment of Julen Lopetegui has resulted in the start of a schedule being put together. Real had initially planned to face Pueba during the opening week of August, but the fixture against the Mexican team will now take place on July 28. Three fixtures in the International Champions Cup will also take place this summer, with games coming against Manchester United, Juventus and Roma. Real will not discover their schedule for the new La Liga season until July 23.

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