Bruce Arena's Los Angeles Galaxy will take a break from the MLS trail when they host the defending La Liga champions: Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid in the 2012 Herbalife World Football Challenge.

The Galaxy are currently 10-10-3 (33 points) and are fifth in the MLS Western Conference.

Last season, Real Madrid finished with a record of 32-4-2 (100 points) and were eliminated in the semifinal of the 2011-12 UEFA Champions League. As the new season comes for Los Blancos, they are ready to get their preseason off to a flying start.

Kickoff at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., USA is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET/4:30 a.m. CEST (Aug. 3) and will be televised by ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

The Live Blog will start at approximately 5:15 p.m. PT/8:15 p.m. ET/2:15 a.m. CEST (Aug. 3).

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