Real Madrid vs Manchester United
They are the two greatest clubs in the world.
With a respectful nod to the established powerhouses in Italy, Germany and England; the artisans of France, Holland and even Portugal; not to mention the romance of Catalan giants Barcelona; no clubs quite portray the majesty and dreams of football fans across the globe as the legendary Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Football games between them can be fairly rare but provide THE ultimate clash of the ultimate clubs.
Sports betting fans take note, this is not something measured in trophies or ground capacity – although both lead their own countries in domestic honours, while Real have dominated in Europe – but in grandeur and spectacle.
The ability to bewitch fans and players all over the world by the sheer mention of their name.
For all the splendour and illustrious histories, through both triumph and tragedy, some believe this meeting in the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara could be fairly low-key.
Why though?
There’ll certainly be no lack of star-studded names, even the dug-outs will be bursting with charisma with Zinedine Zidane facing former Real boss Jose Mourinho.
Further to that, relations between the clubs – already strained after Real’s failed move to sign United goalkeeper David De Gea two years ago – were further brought into feud territory a few weeks ago when both clubs were vying for the best hotels and training facilities in Los Angeles for this pre-season visit.
For what it’s worth, United won that particular battle.
So all the ingredients are here.
Until, that is, you cast your mind forward to August 8 when the Champions League winners will meet the Europa League champions to battle it out for the UEFA Super Cup in Macedonia.
So my message to you is: Enjoy this lucrative pre-season friendly, after all, it is the ultimate clash.
But in truth, this is only the dress rehearsal!
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