With temperatures hitting Mediterranean levels in the UK it’s only right that LaLiga Santander clubs take advantage of the heatwave to continue their pre-season preparations. Four classic clubs from Spain are playing six friendlies against opposition up and down the country, a perfect chance to gauge the progress the quartet are making ahead of the return to action next month.
Valencia CF, who finished fourth in LaLiga Santander and won the Copa del Rey last season, visit Brighton and Hove Albion looking to show off new signings such as Dutch keeper Jasper Cillessen, Russian winger Denis Cheryshev and Uruguayan striker Maxi Gomez.
The clubs who finished seventh and eighth in LaLiga Santander last season, RCD Espanyol and Athletic Club, take on Sheffield Wednesday and West Ham United respectively.
Real Sociedad, who finished ninth last season, will be showcasing new signings such as Sweden’s Isak Aleksander and Norway’s Martin Odergaard aginst Nottingham Forest, Millwall and Watford.
Nottingham Forest vs. Real Sociedad
Friday 26 July (7:45 BST) City Ground, NOTTINGHAM
Millwall FC vs. Real Sociedad
Saturday 27 July (2:00 BST) The Den, LONDON
Sheffield Wednesday vs. RCD Espanyol
Sunday 28 July (3:00 BST) Hillsborough, SHEFFIELD
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Valencia CF
Friday 2 August (7:00 BST) AMEX Stadium, BRIGHTON
West Ham vs. Athletic Club
Saturday 3 August (3:00 BST) London Stadium, LONDON
Watford vs. Real Sociedad
Saturday 3 August (3:00 BST) Vicarage Road, WATFORD
Source: laligaes.es