Ancelotti happy to play Barcelona in pre-season. See his reason

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Real Madrid have already played AC Milan and Manchester United in pre-season clashes this summer.

Up next for Real Madrid is a pre-season tie in Dallas.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said he’s happy to face Barcelona in Dallas, as the team prepares for the new season.

According to Ancelotti, the game will be a true test for his side ahead of the new campaign.

“In the two previous games we’ve played some good football and we also have some things to improve on,” said Ancelotti.

“It’s an opportunity to get the motor warmed up. We’re doing well and we want to continue in the same vein. We’ll do our best, but we’re playing against a very strong opponent with a lot of quality. The result is the least important thing; the most important thing is to keep progressing. It’s a very demanding test because the opponents are very strong.

“We did well against Manchester United and we have to be consistent. It’s too early to assess what we’re going to do. We’re doing well, but then comes the season and we need to have continuity, commitment and attitude in every match.”

Barcelona have only played Arsenal this summer.