Real Madrid Castilla to Face Manchester United in Premier League International Cup Quarter-Finals

Real Madrid Castilla will take on English side Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the Premier League International Cup, a competition for Under-21 teams. The match will be a single-elimination knockout tie. The Spanish team secured their spot in this round after an impressive unbeaten run in the group stage, marking a strong debut in the history of the competition.

Old Trafford will host the anticipated clash on Tuesday, April 7, at 8:00 PM Spanish time, as both teams vie for a place in the semi-finals. Real Madrid Castilla qualified for the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group A, behind Everton. Manchester United also reached this stage as runners-up in their group, which was topped by German club Borussia Dortmund.

This match will mark the debut of coach Julián López de Lerma at the helm of the Royal Academy's reserve team in this tournament. He takes over from Álvaro Arbeloa, who led the team through all four group stage matches. Organized by the Premier League, this competition offers a valuable opportunity for developing young talent, which the Spanish side aims to leverage in their inaugural appearance on English soil in this tournament.