Real Madrid confirm first pre-season fixture

Real Madrid have announced that they will begin their pre-season campaign against Puebla.

The plans of the Spanish giants have been left up in the air due to the departure of Zinedine Zidane, but the appointment of Julen Lopetegui has resulted in more of their schedule being put together.

Real had initially planned to face Puebla during the opening week of August, but the encounter against the Mexican team will now be held on July 28.

Three fixtures in the International Champions Cup will also take place this summer, with games coming against Manchester United, Juventus and Roma.

Real will not discover their schedule for the new La Liga season until July 23.