International Champions Cup 2013: Predictions for Top Semifinal Fixtures

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Published: August 2, 2013

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Four of world football's most notable clubs still have a chance at capturing the trophy in the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup.

The semifinal fixtures to determine the participants in the championship match will occur over the next two days. The first sees English Premier League side Everton, who won the opening round's most entertaining contest, take on La Liga titan Real Madrid.

Another EPL squad in Chelsea will look to advance in a tilt with AC Milan, who has a jam-packed schedule, having recently competed in the Audi Cup.

It should be an intriguing couple of days of action in this inaugural American event, so let's predict which sides will meet for the championship.

Note: Background information is courtesy of InternationalChampionsCup.com, unless otherwise indicated.

 

Everton vs. Real Madrid




The Toffees barely got by their match with Juventus, edging the Italian outfit 6-5 in a penalty shootout after Kwadwo Asamoah made it 1-1 with 10 minutes to go for the eventual losing side.

Tim Howard denied Federico Peluso to clinch the win for his club.



Everton's American goalkeeper will have his work cut out for him against Real Madrid's potent attack on Friday, though.

Real managed to dispatch of the MLS' Los Angeles Galaxy with relative ease in a 3-1 victory. French international striker Karim Benzema provided both the winning and insurance goals for manager Carlo Ancelotti's team.

In just about any scenario, it would be difficult to bet against Los Blancos, even at less than full strength. Cristiano Ronaldo's presence gives Real the best player on the pitch for sure.



Considering Ronaldo was prevented from scoring in the opening match, it wouldn't be surprising to see him find the back of the net in Dodger Stadium—even against Howard in his...
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