Real Madrid’s stars took time out of their preparations to face Manchester City to judge and coach local players at a free-style football tournament in Melbourne.
Rafa Benitez’s side lost 7-6 on penalties to Roma in their first pre-season friendly on Saturday and will take on City at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the International Champions Cup on Friday.
Despite the defeat, Gareth Bale says the squad remain confident ahead of their game with Manuel Pellegrini’s side.
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Real Madrid players smile as they line up on stage during their pre-season tour Down Under
Bale looks on as Portugal defender Pepe is greeted at the Melbourne Docklands Studios
Brazilian defender Marcelo pulls a funny face as player's take pictures of the Yarra riverside
Los Blancos are in Australia to take part in the International Champions Cup pre-season tournament
Marcelo swivels a ball on his finger while crowds cheer on young local players at the adidas event
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Real Madrid superstars surprised locals by turning up for an adidas football tournament in Melbourne
Cristiano Ronaldo (right) strikes a pose en route to the event being held in Melbourne's Docklands Studios
France striker Karim Benzema shakes the hand of one of the event organsers
Real Madrid players were given a sightseeing trip of Melbourne as they headed to the event by barge
A player shows off some of his free-style skills during the event attended by the Spanish superstars
Gareth Bale (2nd right) is confident that Real can beat Manchester City in their next pre-season match
He said: ‘The stadium was incredible yesterday and it was great to experience that atmosphere. We played well against Roma and now we're focused on our upcoming game with Manchester City. It's great to come to a new country’.
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