From Real Madrid vs Chelsea to Arsenal vs Leverkusen: Top friendly games to watch on Aug. 5-11, 2024

Topics: TV Schedules, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Barcelona, Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Al-Ittihad, Club Friendly

Europe's biggest clubs wrap up their preseason campaign, with Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Barcelona being involved in tricky fixtures.

Europe's major leagues are just over a week away from resuming. However, clubs will be in action between now and then, with some of the biggest teams in the world playing in highly-anticipated preseason showdowns.

Chelsea headline this list, with the Blues preparing for two tough tests in what has so far been a disastrous preseason. The London giants, who have won only one out of four friendlies in the USA, face Real Madrid in North Carolina before hosting Serie A champions Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge in their final preseason game.

Enzo Maresca's side have suffered embarrassing defeats against Celtic and Manchester City already. While Los Blancos have lost back-to-back matches, the most recent being the Clasico in New Jersey, Ancelotti's side will be the favorites in this Bank of America Stadium showdown.

Elsewhere, Barcelona lock horns with AC Milan at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Tuesday just a few days after beating bitter rivals Real Madrid 2-1. This 7:30 p.m. ET showdown (live exclusively on ESPN+) wraps up the Soccer Champions Tour 2024 as the Rossoneri aim to beat Spain's two top dogs.

The following day, Premier League giants Arsenal host Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in a match that could see summer signing Riccardo Calafiori make his debut. Inter Milan, the champions of Italy, welcome Saudi champions Al Ittihad that same day.

The Nerazzurri return to the pitch on Sunday, this time taking on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in what should be an exciting battle. This is merely one of three highly-anticipated fixtures scheduled for August 11, with Liverpool hosting Sevilla and Juventus facing Atletico Madrid in Sweden.

Here are all the standout friendly matches to watch on August 5-11, 2024.

Monday, August 5