With multiple mini-battles across the field, this fixture promises more than just early-season bragging rights, it's a tone-setter for both clubs aiming to reclaim their place at the top.
Manchester United haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since Ferguson's retirement in 2013. Arsenal's drought is even longer, having last tasted league glory back in 2004.
Newcastle lacked a cutting edge without star striker Alexander Isak and drew 0-0 at Aston Villa on Saturday in the Premier League's opening round.
Real Madrid begin the season under new manager Xabi Alonso, who brings fresh energy and tactical ideas.
It's unlikely that he was dropped on the basis of his form in the four matches he played after coming back from his international retirement.
To make the tour financially sustainable, the event will span four major Indian cities with multiple sponsor-backed events planned.
Liverpool's offseason spending passed 300 million pounds (USD 400 million) after completing the signing of 18-year-old Parma defender Giovanni Leoni.
Kingsley Coman is leaving Bayern Munich after a trophy-filled decade to join up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
Federico Chiesa scored in the 88th minute on Friday and Mohamed Salah added another goal in stoppage time as Liverpool recovered after throwing away a two-goal lead.
The opening match of the Premier League between Liverpool and Bournemouth briefly stopped after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator inside Anfield.
Al Nassr, despite boasting stars like Ronaldo, missed out on qualification for the top-tier AFC Champions League Elite after finishing third in the Saudi Pro League.
Nuno Mendes converted the clinching spot kick in the shootout to complete a PSG comeback that looked unlikely when Tottenham held a 2-0 lead in the 85th minute
Real Madrid said it "firmly rejects" having a regular-season Spanish league game played in the United States and warned of a turning point in the world of football.
PSG, despite being the reigning European champions, aren't without flaws. They last played a month ago in the Club World Cup, where they were convincingly beaten 3-0 by Chelsea in the final.
Jürgen Klopp and Arne Slot, who worked closely with Jota during their Liverpool tenure, spoke with emotion about the striker's impact.
Lewandowski, Poland's all-time leading goal scorer with 85 goals in 158 appearances, had stepped away from the national team after former coach Michal Probierz removed him as captain.
Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group and contribute to the team's success," he wrote. "I am disappointed and disheartened.
Bissouma didn't travel to the Italian city of Udine after being late several times this offseason, Frank said at a news conference on Tuesday.
Premier League teams will observe a moment's silence during the first round of matches this weekend in memory of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, the competition confirmed.
Dalima expressed confidence that the Indian team, comprising fine players like Pyari Xaxa and Sangita Basfore, can punch above its weight to script history.