Real Madrid secure bumper pay-day with Albania friendly

Real Madrid's Galacticos are set to pay their own way after a mega bucks tour deal was struck with Albanian oil baron Rezart Taci.

Real will take part in the 'Taci Oil Cup' in Tirana in December, with the Madrid giants receiving a cool €2 million for the appearance.

The agreement has been struck, though no contracts are yet signed.

Real's opponents will be Albanian champions Gramozi Ersekë, with their line-up also boasting some stars from rival teams.