Leicester City will round off their pre-season build-up with a high-profile friendly against La Liga side Real Valladolid.

The match will take place at the Walkers Stadium on Sunday, August 2, with a 3pm kick-off.

The Spanish club, once managed by Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, finished 15th in the table for the second successive season after being promoted to the top flight in 2007. The match will be City's sixth before the big Championship kick-off against Swansea City at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday. August 8.

It will be the strongest test of City's pre-season programme and should provide manager Nigel Pearson's men with a fitting conclusion to their build-up.

City chairman Milan Mandaric wanted to show his appreciation to the fans for their support last season by bringing in prestigious opponents.

He said: "It is a going to serve two purposes, firstly to give our manager and the team a good test against a good, skilful team from the top flight in Spain.

"Also, it will allow our supporters to see the quality of the team they will be getting behind in the very important season ahead. They will be able to see all the new players and the way they are gelling into what we hope will be a very competitive team."

Ticket information will be announced soon.

City begin their pre-season with a double-header on Saturday, July 11 with games at Loughborough Dynamo and Tamworth before taking on Mansfield, Shrewsbury, Chesterfield and Valladolid. The game is part of a four-match tour for the Spaniards, who also take on Ipswich Town (July 31), Stoke City (August 7) and Wolves (August 8).

Their star man last season was Swedish striker Henok Goitom, who was their leading scorer with 11 goals.

Former players to have worn the club's famous purple and white colours include Ivan Campo, Gabriel Heinze and Carlos Valderrama.