Real Madrid 2014 Pre-Season discussion

Relevant Sports announced on Friday that Real Madrid and Inter Milan will face off at Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium atthe University of California, Berkeley on Saturday, 26 July, as part of the Guinness International Champions Cup preseason tournament.

Real Madrid are the reigning champions of the tournament, defeating Chelsea in last summer’s final in Miami, and the Champions League finalists will return to California for their 5th pre-season in a row, in what promises to be an electric, star-studded match.

Berkeley Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, John Wilton was elated by the event and the economic impact it will have for the school.

“It’s a unique opportunity to bring two of the world’s biggest soccer clubs to the world’s leading public university. It’s part of our strategy to diversify revenues, and financially support our athletics programs and our core mission of excellence and access in academics and research. As part of the agreement, 25 percent of the soccer match guarantee will be dedicated to academic scholarship support. The match will also give us a chance to share a beautiful part of our campus with soccer fans across Northern California and will have a positive economic impact on the city of Berkeley.”

Real Madrid, who has mostly spent their preseason tour in Los Angeles in recent years, is delighted to be going back to the Bay Area.

“Real Madrid is thrilled to return to the Bay Area of California for the first time since 2010. The team is proud to play the first-ever soccer game at California Memorial Stadium and there’s no doubt it will be a great event when the club takes on a top European club like Inter Milan.”

The International Champions Cup went on to announce that the price of tickets will be $45 and the exclusive presale will begin Monday, May 12, at 9 a.m. PDT for pre-qualified fans, “while the general public will have access to tickets beginning Friday, May 16, at 9 a.m. PDT through the Cal Athletic Ticket Office (www.calbears.com).” And fans will have the chance to purchase an “Ultimate Fan Pack” which includes “one supporter’s section ticket, team gear and priority access to select team training.” While the VIP Team Travel Packs will allow fans a closer experience with “VIP tickets, charter travel and world-class accommodations to all of their teams’ Guinness International Champions Cup games.”

“The Guinness International Champions Cup is a unique tournament featuring eight of the world’s best and most recognizable soccer clubs: Real Madrid CF, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool FC, AS Roma, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Olympiacos. Twelve round-robin contests will be hosted across North America with matches in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Denver, Berkeley, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Dallas and Ann Arbor from July 24-August 2. The tournament will crown an overall champion on Monday, August 4 at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium. For more information on the full Guinness International Champions Cup, including the tournament bracket and team information, visit www.internationalchampionscup.com. The game between Spanish and Italian giants was originally scheduled for University of Phoenix Stadium, in Phoenix, Arizona.”

http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/107620/real-madrid-to-face-inter-milan-at-the-university-of-california-berkeley/

halamadrid2 wrote:Hope Medran gets to play solid minutes. True gem he is

Ramos, Iker and Modric have joined the squad today. Ronaldo will join on Saturday but is not expected to play any games. James, Navas, Varane and Benzema will join on the 1st. Kroos, Khedira and DiMaria will join on the 5th of August

Also Jese has already started running and might join the squad for some exercises before the season starts and be completely ready by the end of September.  I told you he would come back way earlier than the expected time