Manchester City hosts Atletico Madrid in pre-season friendly today
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Manchester City faces Atletico Madrid today at the Seoul World Cup Stadium at 12 PM BST in their final pre-season friendly. City enters the match coming off a recent 3-1 victory against the K-League All-Stars. Key players like Erling Haaland and Rodri will miss the match due to various commitments. Atletico Madrid also deals with absences from World Cup participants but may see new signings Lee Kang-in and Morten Hjulmand make their debuts. Both teams aim to enhance squad cohesion before their upcoming competitive fixtures.
- •Match kicks off at 12 PM BST on August 9 in Seoul.
- •Manchester City won 3-1 against K-League All-Stars recently.
- •Key absences for City include Erling Haaland and Rodri.
- •Atletico Madrid may debut new signings Lee Kang-in and Hjulmand.
- •Both teams seek to improve fitness and tactics before competitive matches.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news
"Manchester City will play their final pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid on Sunday before their Community Shield fixture against Arsenal next week.Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid – Matc...
"Manchester City will play their final pre-season friendly against Atlético Madrid on Sunday, ahead of next week’s Community Shield match with Arsenal.City arrive at this game having won one of thei...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:05 AMManchester City vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news
Manchester City will play their final pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid on Sunday before their Community Shield fixture against Arsenal next week.Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid – Matc...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:05 AMManchester City vs Atletico Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City will play their final pre-season friendly against Atlético Madrid on Sunday, ahead of next week’s Community Shield match with Arsenal.City arrive at this game having won one of thei...
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