Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Real Madrid face Galatasaray in the 36th edition of the Santiago Bernabéu Trophy

Real Madrid - GalatasarayThe fans will fill the stands of the Madrid stadium as they watch the final game of the Benítez' side before the official competition begins.
The Real Madrid side of the 2015/16 season will play in front of their home fans (10.30pm CEST). Fans will fill the stands of the Real Madrid stadium in order to watch the 36th edition of the Santiago Bernabéu Trophy and see Rafa Benítez' exciting project in action.

It will also be the White's last preseason game, following their triumph in the International Champions Cup in Australia as well as in China, before they begin competitive fixtures this Sunday against Sporting at El Molinón.

Real Madrid have won the trophy 24 times.

Madrid have been very solid in the seven games played during this period. In fact, having only let in two goals, they are the La Liga side with fewest goals conceded (0.28 per game).

The event will undoubtedly be special for Sergio Ramos. Yesterday, the Real Madrid defender signed his contract extension and will remain at the club for the next five seasons. “It is an honour and privilege to be the Real Madrid captain", revealed the Spanish international player, who will receive the affection of his fans today.

Second time Galatasaray have participated
The most decorated club in the Turkish League, who have just won their country's Super Cup, will be participating for the second time in the Santiago Bernabéu Trophy. Led by Hamza Hamzaoglu who replaced Prandelli halfway through last season, Galatasary also go into the game as Turkish league and cup champions.

Among this summer's new additions, Lukas Podolski and the Madrid academy player José Rodríguez really stand out. The midfielder has joined a side that also has two other players with a Whites past: Sneijder y Hamit Altintop.

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