Fri Sep 20 09:01:00 UTC 2024: ## Manchester United’s Under-21s To Face Hertha Berlin In Premier League International Cup Opener
**Salford, England** – Manchester United’s Under-21s will kick off their 2024/25 Premier League International Cup campaign with a home match against German giants Hertha Berlin on Tuesday, 1 October at Salford City’s Peninsula Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 BST.
The Premier League International Cup, a 32-team tournament featuring top English and international youth sides, is set to provide a valuable platform for the next generation of United stars. The competition features eight groups, each comprised of four English and four international teams, with the top two sides in each group advancing.
United’s other group opponents include Nordsjaelland, PSV Eindhoven, and Sparta Prague. This fixture against Hertha Berlin marks the first time the young Reds will play at Salford City’s stadium since last autumn, when they suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat in the EFL Trophy.
Fans are encouraged to attend the match and witness the development of the next generation of Manchester United talent. Tickets are priced at £3 for adults and £1 for children and can be purchased on Salford City’s website.
Hertha Berlin boasts a rich history, having been a founding member of the German FA in 1900 and winning back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 1930 and 1931. The club has called the Olympiastadion in Berlin – the venue for the recent Euro 2024 final – their home since the 1960s.
The match promises to be a captivating encounter between two prestigious youth academies and a valuable opportunity to see the future of Manchester United on the pitch.
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