Schalke to host Real Madrid for Veltins-Arena anniversary

The 15-time European champions head to Gelsenkirchen for a pre-season blockbuster.

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What happened. Schalke announced a pre-season friendly against Real Madrid to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Veltins-Arena, set for 16 August.

• Match is Schalke's final warm-up before DFB Cup tie at Hallescher FC.
• Teams have met four times in Champions League, with Madrid winning both ties.
• Seven players have featured for both clubs, including Raúl and Mesut Özil.

“We're really looking forward to playing our final pre-season friendly against such a top-class opponent.”

— Frank Baumann

The friendly will be Schalke's last test before the DFB Cup first round.

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