Sunderland to face Benfica and Atletico Madrid
SUNDERLAND will open their Amsterdam Tournament campaign against Benfica.
The draw for the competition, which takes place in Holland between July 24 and 26, has paired the Black Cats with the Portuguese side in the opening game at the Amsterdam ArenA on Friday, July 24 (kick-off 7pm).
Two days later, they will take on Spanish side Atletico Madrid with the game kicking-off at the same time.
Hosts Ajax will play Atletico at 9.15pm on the Friday before meeting Benfica in Sunday's second game.
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