It was confirmed last week the next edition of the pre-season invitational tournament would include an Australian leg, with UEFA Champions League holders Madrid and two other powerhouse European sides - believed to be Manchester City and Internazionale - to be announced in the coming weeks.
Last year Victory broke new ground by hosting a friendly with Premier League giants Liverpool at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the forthcoming ICC games.
And the coach of the navy blue and whites - like most football fans on these shores - is excited by the prospect of more heavyweight sides heading Down Under.
"If recent clubs that have come out are anything to go by, I think it's outstanding that we maintain bringing out the bigger clubs and performing against club sides here in Australia," he said.
It remains to be seen if Victory can arrange a standalone friendly against one of the ICC participants.
Madrid did not play a local side during their North American tour earlier this year, but Manchester United took on Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy, fuelling hope a similar arrangement can be made with A-League sides.
However, when asked if he fancied having a crack at Madrid or one of the other heavy hitters, Muscat remain tight-lipped.
"We'll get through Adelaide tomorrow night and then I'm happy to discuss anything you want," he said with a wry smile, referring to Friday's Round 8 clash at AAMI Park.
"Let's get through Adelaide."
On a more serious note, Muscat expressed his regret at seeing a fellow member of the A-League's coaching fraternity lose his job, with Brisbane Roar sacking title-winner Mike Mulvey last weekend, two days after their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Victory in Melbourne.
"It's a difficult one, I don't think we can be surprised at anything that happens, especially in our code," he said.
"It is disappointing to see someone relieved of their duties, without doubt."
Last year Victory broke new ground by hosting a friendly with Premier League giants Liverpool at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the forthcoming ICC games.
And the coach of the navy blue and whites - like most football fans on these shores - is excited by the prospect of more heavyweight sides heading Down Under.
"If recent clubs that have come out are anything to go by, I think it's outstanding that we maintain bringing out the bigger clubs and performing against club sides here in Australia," he said.
It remains to be seen if Victory can arrange a standalone friendly against one of the ICC participants.
Madrid did not play a local side during their North American tour earlier this year, but Manchester United took on Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy, fuelling hope a similar arrangement can be made with A-League sides.
However, when asked if he fancied having a crack at Madrid or one of the other heavy hitters, Muscat remain tight-lipped.
"We'll get through Adelaide tomorrow night and then I'm happy to discuss anything you want," he said with a wry smile, referring to Friday's Round 8 clash at AAMI Park.
"Let's get through Adelaide."
On a more serious note, Muscat expressed his regret at seeing a fellow member of the A-League's coaching fraternity lose his job, with Brisbane Roar sacking title-winner Mike Mulvey last weekend, two days after their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Victory in Melbourne.
"It's a difficult one, I don't think we can be surprised at anything that happens, especially in our code," he said.
"It is disappointing to see someone relieved of their duties, without doubt."