Real Madrid plan several tributes ahead of 2019 Bernabeu Trophy Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo to be invited back

AC Milan will be the visitors to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 11, yet it's the 2019 edition of the Bernabeu Trophy which is at the top of Real Madrid's agenda with several tributes being planned a year in advance.

Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to find a new challenge in his illustrious career was met with surprise in the Spanish capital, however, after nine seasons of incredible service he was allowed to depart for Juventus.

The Portuguese international will arrive in Turin as the Ballon d'Or holder and there is hope within the Bianconeri that he is the talent that can finally make the difference in their Champions League efforts.

Whilst replacing his goals could prove almost impossible for Los Blancos, there is no bitterness at the departure, and Ronaldo will be invited back to Madrid with Juventus set to be asked to take part in the 2019 Bernabeu Trophy.

This is a tradition for the pre-season friendly match with Raul Gonzalez having previously returned with Al-Sadd in 2013, whilst Hugo Sanchez returned to take part as the coach of Pumas.

Iker Casillas was also the subject of such an offer in both 2017 and 2018, however Porto have been unable to fit the fixture into their schedule in either season and thus the goalkeeping great is still awaiting his return to the club.

Due to the time-frame before the new season and how far in advance these matches need to be arranged, Juventus simply couldn't be the opponents in 2018.

Relations between Ronaldo and Florentino Perez had been cold for many months leading up to his exit, but there now seems to be warmth on either side with the European champions determined to honour one of their all-time greats.