Manchester United press on with their USA preseason tour with a crunch clash against Real Madrid on July 26 in Houston, Texas.
United have looked strong so far in North America with an impressive 2-0 win over Arsenal building on their earlier summer victories over old rivals Leeds United and Lyon.
However, Los Blancos will pose a stern test for Erik ten Hag's improving charges, on the back of Carlo Ancelotti sealing a 3-2 warm up win over former side AC Milan.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this preseason game as both sides build up towards the 2023/24 campaign.
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What time is Real Madrid vs Man United kickoff?
This preseason friendly takes place at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas and kicks off on Wednesday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Wed, Jul 26 | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Wed, Jul 26 | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Thu, Jul 27 | 1:30 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Thu, Jul 27 | 10:30 a.m. AEST |
| India | Thu, Jul 27 | 6:00 a.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Thu, Jul 27 | 8:30 a.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Thu, Jul 27 | 8:30 a.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Thu, Jul 27 | 8:30 a.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Thu, Jul 27 | 12:30 p.m. NZST |
Real Madrid vs Man United live stream, TV channel
Different countries have seen local broadcasters purchase the rights to show the match in specific territories.
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: DAZN
- India: SONY TEN 2, Sony LIV
- Malaysia: Astro SuperSport, Astro GO, sooka
- Singapore: meWATCH
- Rest of the world: MUTV
Streaming options are available in selected countries with DAZN covering the match in Canada and Astro GO and sooka on duty in Malaysia, with ESPN+ covering the USA.
For the rest of the world, United screening the game on their own in-house channel. MUTV is available as a TV channel and streaming service to fans across the world with a monthly subscription of £7.99 and an annual package costed at £29.99.
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Real Madrid vs Man United lineups
Despite their ongoing links to a summer move for Kylian Mbappe, Ancelotti's squad showed real firepower against AC Milan, with England star Jude Bellingham catching the eye on his debut.
Ancelotti is also trialling a new formation in the USA, with Bellingham the most advanced player in a midfield diamond, in behind a traditional two-player attack.
Real Madrid starting lineup (4-3-1-2): 13. Lunin (GK) – 2. Carvajal, 22. Rudiger, 4. Alaba, 20. Fran Garcia – 12. Camavinga, 10. Modric, 18. Tchouameni – 5. Bellingham – 7. Vinicius Jr, 11. Rodrygo
Real Madrid subs (14): 1. Courtois (GK), 26. Diego Pineiro, 30. Fran, 3. Militao, 6. Nacho, 8. Kroos, 14. Joselu, 15. Valverde, 16. Odriozola, 17. Lucas Vazquez, 21. Brahim 23. Mendy, 24. Arda Guler, 27. Nico Paz.
It's a debut for summer signing Andre Onana, who joined up with the squad earlier this week. Also, Marcus Rashford starts at the centre-forward role in place of Jadon Sancho, while promising young central midfielder Kobbie Mainoo impressed enough against Arsenal to get another start, this time alongside Casemiro.
Amad Diallo is on the bench despite picking up an injury against Arsenal that saw him leave the stadium on crutches. Three other players didn't make the trip to the USA and are not with the team: Fred (personal issue), Tyrell Malacia (injury), and 19-year-old centre-back Rhys Bennett (injury).
Man United starting lineup (4-2-3-1): 24. Andre Onana (GK) – 29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 19. Raphael Varane, 6. Lisandro Martinez, 23. Luke Shaw – 18. Casemiro, 37. Kobbie Mainoo, – 7. Mason Mount, 8. Bruno Fernandes, 49. Alejandro Garnacho – 10. Marcus Rashford.
Man United subs (13): 22. Tom Heaton (GK), 20. Diogo Dalot, 2. Victor Lindelof, 5. Harry Maguire, 33. Brandon Williams, Amad Diallo, 39. Scott McTominay, 14. Christian Eriksen, 34. Donny van de Beek, 52. Omari Forson, 28. Facundo Pellistri, 21. Antony, 25. Jadon Sancho
Real Madrid vs Man United prediction, odds
With United winning three from three in preseason so far, and Real Madrid looking sharp against AC Milan, this tie looks set to be an exciting clash with goals guaranteed for both teams.
Prediction: 2-2 draw
| RMA win | Draw | MAN UTD win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | +136 | +255 | +165 | -217 / +134 | -172 / +129 |
| SkyBet (UK) | 13/10 | 12/5 | 13/8 | 1/2, 6/4 | 4/7, 5/4 |
| Dafabet (India) | 2.25 | 3.31 | 2.68 | 1.49 / 2.44 | 1.58 / 2.23 |
| Unibet (Australia) | 2.35 | 3.45 | 2.60 | 1.46 / 2.55 | 1.55 / 2.33 |
