Atletico Madrid will play Nigeria in a post-season friendly on May 22, just six days after they play in the UEFA Europa League final.



According to AS’ Jose Pablo Diaz, Los Rojiblancos will play the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, as part of the inaugural GOtv MAX Cup, arranged by video entertainment company MultiChoice Nigeria.



The match will also serve as preparation for Nigeria ahead of the World Cup, in which they’ll play in a group with Croatia, Iceland and Argentina.



La Liga president Javier Tebas said:



“This is an historic announcement and we are excited to share this news with our Nigerian fans: Atletico de Madrid, one of La Liga’s greatest clubs, will come to Nigeria and give our fans the chance to enjoy watching their stars up close. Africa and Nigeria in particular are very important for us and have a lot of love for Spanish football, something we are proud of.”

The match will be played against Nigeria’s African Nations Championship side, which is made up of locally-based players.



While their World Cup squad will predominantly be comprised of players who ply their trade outside Africa, the friendly could give local players a late chance to impress with the hope of making the final 23-man squad.






As for Atleti, the timing of the friendly—shortly after the Europa League final with Marseille and ahead of the World Cup, in which many of their players will feature—is hardly ideal.



The last time When national teams played a club side was

BARCELONA 2 BRAZIL 2, 1999

This incredible contest took place at the Nou Camp as part of Barcelona’s centenary celebrations. Ronaldo put Brazil ahead on his return to Barca (he was an Inter player by this point, but had yet to sign for Real Madrid!) before Barca equalised. Barcelona’s Rivaldo put Brazil 2-1 up by half-time (he was playing for his country), but the Catalans levelled things when Brazilian Sonny Anderson (who couldn’t break into his national side) got the game’s final goal.
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Nigeria win both halves !

Correct score :

Athletico Madrid 4 versus Nigeria 1

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Correct score :
Athletico Madrid 4 versus Nigeria 1

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