The pre-season friendly between Crystal Palace and Millonarios will take place at SeatGeek Stadium on Thursday at 5:30 am IST.
Crystal Palace is set to play against Colombian team Millonarios in their first pre-season friendly in Illinois on Thursday during their trip to the USA. With a little over two weeks left before their Premier League campaign starts, Roy Hodgson’s side is gearing up for the new season. Meanwhile, Millonarios has already begun competing in the Categoria Primera A Clausura stage after winning the Apertura phase last month.
Crystal Palace enters the 2023-24 Premier League season under Roy Hodgson’s permanent charge, after his return to Selhurst Park in the previous campaign. With Hodgson’s comeback, they experienced a remarkable turnaround, winning five of their last 10 games to finish 11th. Their pre-season has been mixed, with a 4-0 victory over Crawley Town and a 2-1 win against Watford, both featuring impressive performances from players like Jean-Philippe Mateta and Odsonne Edouard. As their preparations intensify for their league opener against Sheffield United in August, Crystal Palace aims to build more confidence during their friendly matches, including the upcoming clash with Millonarios, and fixtures against Sevilla and Lyon.
Millonarios enters the match against Crystal Palace on a high, having triumphed in the Apertura stage of the Categoria Primera A season, clinching the domestic title after six years. With 38 points, they topped group B of the semi-finals, securing their place in the final with 13 points. In a penalty shootout, they overcame Atletico Nacional to lift the Apertura trophy. Despite drawing goalless in their first two Clausura stage games, Millonarios aims to showcase their winning form against Premier League opposition in Illinois before facing Alianza Petrolera in Colombia on Sunday. Alberto Gamero’s team seeks another impressive performance, eager to continue their success after their recent domestic glory.
Crystal Palace probable starting lineup: Johnstone, Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Hughes, Doucoure, Lerma, Eze, Edouard, Olise
Millonarios probable starting lineup: Montero, Perlaza, Vargas, Moreno, Arias, Giraldo, Vasquez, Catano, Silva, Valencia, Castro
Crystal Palace
| Opponents | Score |
| Watford | 2-1 (W) |
| Crawley | 4-0 (W) |
| Brondby | 2-2 (D) |
| Barnet | 0-1 (L) |
| Nottingham | 1-1 (D) |
Millonarios
| Opponents | Score |
| Pereira | 0-0 (D) |
| Deportivo Pasto | 0-0 (D) |
| Atletico Nacional | 1-0 (W) |
| Defensa y Justicia | 1-3 (L) |
| Atletico Nacional | 2-1 (W) |
The upcoming match between these two clubs is going to be the first time they ever meet on a football field.
The pre-season friendly between Crystal Palace and Millonarios will take place at SeatGeek Stadium on Thursday at 5:30 am IST.
| Crystal Palace vs Millonarios | Key Details |
| Date | July 27 |
| Venue | SeatGeek Stadium |
| Kickoff time in UK | 1:00 am (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Colombia | 7:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 5:30 am (Thursday) |
Football fans in Colombia can catch the live action via Star+ while those internationally can enjoy the match via Palace TV.
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