Leeds United and Manchester United will meet for the 108th time this weekend as one of the Premier League's greatest rivalries is renewed after a 16-year absence.
There have been a couple of cup ties since - notably a certain FA Cup third round clash back in 2010 - and an Australian pre-season 'friendly' between the two clubs since Leeds were relegated from the Premier League in 2004, but the Sunday afternoon showdown at Old Trafford is a match all Whites fans have been looking forward to for years.
Aside from last year's aforementioned antipodean pre-season clash, the blood and thunder of the cross-Pennines rivalry will be a new experience for every player in the two squads.
While homegrown players such as Kalvin Phillips will naturally have a decent idea of what to expect, this is a fixture that has historically captured the attention of an audience far beyond these shores.
When Spain international Rodrigo completed his record breaking move to Elland Road last summer, he used his first interview with the English press to pinpoint Leeds' trip to Old Traffford.
“The Premier League is special because it’s very competitive, but of course we always want to play against Liverpool, Tottenham, Man City, but, for me, the special game is going to be against Man United," he said.
“I already played against them with Benfica and with Valencia. The atmosphere of the stadium is very great.”
Although motivation should not be an issue for Leeds this weekend, the 29-year-old also has a personal point to prove against the Red Devils.
“Play against Man United and, of course, play against my national team-mate David de Gea," he added. "It would be special for me to score some goals [past him].”
Rodrigo netted his second goal for Leeds on Wednesday evening, scoring Leeds' second in their 5-2 win over Newcastle United.
Leeds visit Old Trafford on Sunday in a 4.30pm kick-off at what will be an empty Old Trafford after the government confirmed the city of Manchester will remain under Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions.
