Manchester City end their Asia tour with a mammoth pre-season clash against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
The Citizens have won both of their warm-up games ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign and face Arsenal in the Community Shield next weekend.
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City won the treble last year and will look to go one step further this time around.
And after facing Bayern Munich, the tough games continue as Pep Guardiola faces off against a manager who could be described as the antithesis of the ex-Barcelona boss.
Diego Simeone’s teams are renowned for their resolute defending and mastery of the dark arts, while Guardiola’s sides look to control and dictate things.
It should be a fascinating contest between two top managers and contrasting styles.
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Man City vs Atletico Madrid: Date and how to follow
This pre-season clash will take place on Sunday, July 30.
Kick-off at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea is scheduled for 8pm local time, which is 12pm UK time.
Unfortunately, the game won’t be broadcast by any UK channel.
Instead, it will be shown on CITY+, which is either £4.99 per month, £34.99 a year, or if you are a member, £30 every 12 months, and you can sign up here.
talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will have all the reaction from Seoul.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
u can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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Man City vs Atletico Madrid: Team news
Kevin De Bruyne has yet to play any part in pre-season after suffering a hamstring injury in the Champions League final.
But the Belgian was an unused substitute against Bayern, so we could see him here.
Nathan Ake was withdrawn in the first half against the Bundesliga giants, but it isn’t thought to be anything too serious.
Meanwhile, LaLiga giants Atletico will be without Jose Maria Gimenez and Nahuel Molina.
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Man City vs Atletico Madrid: What has been said?
City boss Pep Guardiola has indicated he is ready to invest in the transfer market after losing Riyad Mahrez to Saudi Arabia.
Speaking ahead of this one, he said: “The market is open until the end of August… I think a few things or many things are going to happen.
“We will see if we need wingers or inside players, we will see what happens with loan players, which players stay here or no.”
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