Leeds to face AC Milan in Dublin
Leeds United will face Italian giants AC Milan at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on 9 August as part of their pre-season campaign. The match will serve as part of their preparation before they return to top-flight football the following week.Leeds have not faced the Serie A side since the 2000-01 season, when the Whites triumphed with 1-0 victory in the Champions League, and will mark their first visit to the Irish capital in nine years.They will also host La Liga's Villareal earlier in the month after taking a trip to Sweden to play against fellow Premier League side Manchester United in July.
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