Complete Real Madrid 2017/18 pre-season fixtures and kickoff times

After winning the double last season, Real Madrid will beginning preparations for the defense of their titles by travelling to the United states.

The Los Blancos have made one signing so far, with left back Theo Hernandez joining from Atletico Madrid.  Jesus Vallejo was unveiled at the Bernabeu last week, two years after he was signed. The Spanish centre back has spent the last two seasons on loan outside Madrid. The departure of Pepe gives him the perfect opportunity to blend into the team.

Another new player expected to join is Real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos. A deal has reportedly been agreed between both clubs, and an announcement is expected this week.

Zidane and the squad are expected to leave Spain for America on Tuesday. Where the team will play four friendly matches, including the first El-Classico to be played outside Spanish soil for more than two decades.

Madrid are one of the teams participating in the International Champions Cup (ICC) and will kick off their pre-season assignment  with a fixture against Europa League winners Manchester United.

Here's a summary of Real Madrid's pre-season fixture list:

July 23
Real Madrid Vs Manchester United
Local time: 14:00
BST: 22:00
Madrid time (CEST): 23:00 (11pm)

July 26
Real Madrid Vs Manchester City
Local time: 20:00
BST: 04:00
Madrid time (CEST): 05:00 (5am)

July 29
Real Madrid Vs Barcelona
Local time: 19:30
BST: 00:30
Madrid time (CEST): 01:30 (1:30am)

August 2
Real Madrid vs MLS All Stars
Local time: 21:00
BST: 02:00
Madrid time (CEST): 03:00 (3am)

Former Manchester United midfielder, Bastian Schweinsteiger who currently plays for  Chicago Fires, and his teammate Nemanja Nikolic have been confirmed as part of the MLS All-Stars team.

Former Real Madrid playmaker, Kaka alongside David Villa, Tim Howard and Sebastian Giovinco have all been voted into the MLS All-Stars team.