International Champions Cup 2013: Predicting Chelsea vs. Real Madrid Finale

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Published: August 6, 2013

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Familiarity will be a key for both Real Madrid and Chelsea when they square off at the International Champions Cup final in Miami on Wednseday.

Blues manager Jose Mourinho recently made the switch back to Chelsea after calling the shots for Madrid over the past few seasons. Likewise, Los Blancos head man Carlo Ancelotti has also spent time as the boss for his opponent in the finale.



That connection provides an interesting storyline for the two elite European sides heading into this friendly tune-up.

While it’s still preseason, the importance of winning a high-profile match like this won’t be understated by the clubs as they prepare to kick off their respective seasons.

"At the moment there are a lot of connections between the clubs, so it will be a very interesting match, but in football there are no friendly matches," Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic said, according to the club’s website.

Let's take a look at some things to follow heading into this championship match.

 

International Champions Cup Championship Info.

Who: Real Madrid vs. Chelsea

When: Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 9 p.m. ET (2 a.m. GMT)

Where: Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Fla.

Watch: ESPN Deportes, FOX Soccer

Live Stream: Fox Soccer 2Go

 

How They Got There



Real Madrid secured a decisive victory against the L.A. Galaxy, scoring three times to the lone goal of the Americans.

The side followed up that opening-round victory by edging Everton, who squeaked by Italian champion Juventus on penalty kicks to begin their tournament appearance.

Chelsea has yet to be challenged in Miami and are pitching a shutout to this point heading into their championship matchup against Los Blancos.

Mourinho’s new side breezed ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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