In four days, Rutgers men’s soccer is set to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. From March 8 to 17, the Scarlet Knights will travel to Spain for its first foreign tour under head coach Jim McElderry. The team’s trip starts on March 9 when they land in Madrid before moving to Barcelona.

While sightseeing in Madrid, Rutgers is set to have multiple training sessions and play one game against CD San Roque EFF. Rutgers will also get to attend the Real Madrid vs. Celta Viga match. Their time in Madrid includes a tour of the Atletico Madrid Stadium and Santiago Bernabeu (home of Real Madrid).

Their second stop on the trip will be Toledo, where Rutgers will compete in a match against Illescas FC. They will get to watch Atletico take on Inter Milan before heading to their final destination.

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Rutgers will finish their trip with a stop in Barcelona where they will play a local academy. For McElderry, this is an opportunity he isn’t taking for granted.

“Our team is very fortunate and excited for our Foreign Tour to Spain this upcoming March,” McElderry told Rutgers athletics. “We had a few special alums step up and help our program raise the funds needed to allow our team to have this life experience. We are so thankful to the support of the Edelstein Family, the Miller Family, Jeff and Lisa Sinko, as well as an anonymous gift for making this once in a lifetime trip happen. We will use this time to expose the group to a new culture, grow as individuals, volunteer our time, enjoy each other’s company and represent Rutgers on the international stage.

Story originally appeared on Rutgers Wire