Local football fans are in for a mouth-watering treat as two major clubs are set to play in the country.

English Premier League giants Chelsea are scheduled to play a Malaysian selection at the Shah Alam Stadium on July 21, 2013 as part of their pre-season Asia Tour. The Blues will also play Thailand and Indonesia on July 18 and July 25 respectively.

It has also been reported that top La Liga club Barcelona will visit Malaysia for the first time in August.

The Spanish team will also tour the region and are expected to play in Beijing and Bangkok, as reported by a local daily on Thursday.

Malaysia has hosted several big clubs in the past including Manchester City and Arsenal last year.