Manchester United and Real Madrid ready to battle for the Super Cup in Skopje - but why is the match being held in Macedonia?
- Man United and Real Madrid play at the National Arena Philip II on Tuesday
- Temperatures are expected to be at around 40 degrees Celsius for kick-off
- UEFA has rotated Super Cup venues away from Monaco since 2013
Manchester United and Real Madrid will bring the curtain up on their season by battling it out in a furnace on Tuesday for the Super Cup.
Gruelling temperatures hovering around the 40 degrees Celsius mark are forecast to await the teams at National Arena Philip II in Macedonia - not the most ideal conditions for Jose Mourinho's men to endure before their Premier League opener against West Ham on Sunday.
Sportsmail tells you all you need to know about the venue ahead of Tuesday's match.
Manchester United and Real Madrid meet at the National Arena Philip II for the Super Cup final
Jose Mourinho's men will battle it out with Madrid in scorching temperatures in Skopje
FROM MONACO TO MACEDONIA
The Stade Louis II in Monaco traditionally hosted the Super Cup until 2013. After, UEFA decided to rotate venues and last year selected the National Arena Philip II Skopje, the capital of Macedonia.
It is the first major showpiece event to be held in the country.
WHAT IS THE STADIUM CAPACITY?
There are 33,460 seats for fans at the stadium, which was redeveloped in 2009 and given the name that it has now - it was previously known as the Gradski Stadion.
The National Arena Philip II holds 33,460 and was redeveloped in 2009
WHAT HAS BEEN HELD THERE BEFORE?
Five matches in the 2010 European women's Under 19 Championship were played at the stadium, including the final where France beat England 2-1.
A group game between Spain and Macedonia in the tournament, which Spain won 6-0, attracted 8,000 people which is still a record attendance for the competition.
Gareth Bale and Madrid will take on United with temperatures expected to be around 38C
IS IT ALWAYS THIS HOT?
In September in Macedonia, it has been known to reach up to 40 degrees celsius.
The current forecast predicts 38 degrees on Tuesday evening. The country runs an hour ahead of UK time.
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