Record German champions Bayern Munich have announced plans to stage the European Solidarity Cup in 2021, together with Real Madrid and Inter Milan.

The event has been slated for 2021, but will depend on the match calendar and when football can be played in front of spectators again. The idea is for the three teams to face each other in a round-robin group, with one match staged in each city. Bayern vs. Real will take place in Munich, Inter vs. Bayern in Milan, and Real vs. Inter in Madrid.

All proceeds will go towards medical authorities currently battling the coronavirus pandemic in Italy and Spain.

Bayern will welcome Real to the Allianz Arena, when it is safe for supporters to attend. - Matthias Hangst/Bundesliga/DFL via Getty Images

"The coronavirus pandemic has hit Europe hard," said Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. "We have established very good relations with a lot of clubs through many Champions League games, and have struck up friendships with some of them.

"Despite all the suffering and all the problems, we in Germany are perhaps fortunate that our healthcare system is proving resilient in this crisis. But we have also seen horrifying images from Italy and Spain, both countries among those hardest hit in Europe by the pandemic."

Rummenigge also confirmed that Bayern will invite 5,000 nurses, carers and doctors to the Allianz Arena for the match against Real.

"Nurses, carers and doctors in particular are doing an outstanding job for society at the moment," he said. "We want to pay tribute to this, and that's why it is called 'Football for Heroes'.

"We, the three clubs, want to show these heroes our appreciation, respect and gratitude."

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