European champions Real Madrid will round off their ICC participation after they face ultimate season’s Champions League semi-finalists Roma in New Jersey on Wednesday.
Real Madrid began existence beneath boss Julen Lopetegui with a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami ultimate week, additionally their first sport considering Cristiano Ronaldo completed his £100 million circulate to Juventus.
They now face a Roma aspect who additionally saw some huge names depart this summer time with goalkeeper Alisson Becker and midfielder Radja Nainggolan each heading for pastures new.
Both clubs have welcomed new arrivals, even though, with Los Blancos adding the likes of winger Vinicius Junior and right-back Alvaro Odriozola to their ranks, whilst Roma’s tremendous acquisitions protected attacking midfielder Javier Pastore – who made the switch from Paris Saint-Germain – former Ajax winger Justin Kluivert and forward Gregoire Defrel, who moved from fellow Serie A side Sassuolo.
This may be the remaining sport Real Madrid play before facing town competitors Atletico Madrid within the UEFA Super Cup final in ten days and the last for Roma before their league marketing campaign begins on August 19th.
Last Time Out
Real Madrid three-1 Juventus [International Champions Cup]
Now pressured with more duty since the departure of Ronaldo, Gareth Bale confirmed precisely what he is capable of with a beautiful aim to spark a revival against Juventus. The Italians have been without their new signing however, who's nonetheless on extended leave following his World Cup exploits.
The Spanish side fell behind to a Dani Carvajal very own goal after simply 12 mins earlier than Bale set the stadium alight along with his long variety attempt on the half-volley.
A 2d half of brace from Marco Asensio sealed the win for Lopetegui’s guys who've simply 10 days to respire earlier than they are returned in aggressive motion. Asensio appeared surprising and related up well with 18-yr-vintage recruit Vinicius Junior for the second one aim, the Brazilian squaring coolly after working himself into space.
The Old Lady seemed jaded in the second half of and could not match the energy in their fighters. The game finished a cozy win for the Spaniards.
Barcelona 2-4 Roma [International Champions Cup]
Roma bounced lower back from a 4-1 ICC defeat to Tottenham Hotspur with an impressive win over reigning La Liga champions Barcelona.
Eusebio Di Francesco’s men had to come from behind twice at the AT&T Stadium after Rafinha and then Malcom – of all the gamers – positioned the Catalans ahead either aspect of a Stephan El Shaarawy intention.
Malcom’s intention provided the game’s maximum ironic second as the former Bordeaux winger was due to sign for Roma recently earlier than Barcelona stepped in with an advanced offer.
Roma’s 3-aim flurry late within the second 1/2 got here after each sides have made a large wide variety of substitutions.
Real Madrid Lineup
With little time left to prepare for the Super Cup final in Tallinn, Julen Lopetegui should area a strong lineup with Sergio Ramos in contention after getting back from vacation.
With World Cup winner Raphael Varane best simply back in education in Madrid, Jesus Vallejo may want to fit in at centre-again.
The Basque train might also to offer current recruit Vinicius Junior some other begin after impressing in the sport against Juventus.
Roma Lineup
Davide Santon could make way for Aleksandar Kolarov while recent arrival from Atalanta, Bryan Cristante, can also function from the start at the side of attacking midfielder Javier Pastore, who ought to step in for veteran Daniele De Rossi.
Robin Olsen will preserve in goal as he looks to establish himself as the club’s new primary following the departure of Alisson to Liverpool.
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