It didn't take long for newly arrived Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to find a means to have a rematch with former employer, Real Madrid. The Guinness International Champions Cup has had a hand in seeing that the Portuguese leader gets his chance.
Real Madrid’s focus has been mainly on the rumours around both Gareth Bale’s arrival and the contract saga involving Cristiano Ronaldo. The two equally are sure to be sorted out in the remaining part of the summer transfer window.
Meanwhile at Stamford Bridge, Mourinho has been busy buying up all the talented young players he can find. The arrivals of players such as Andre Schurrle have strengthened the club even further this summer.
Madrid are a worthy test for Chelsea, and the two clubs are certain to give the fans a show in Miami as they close out the summer pre season tournament and prepare for their return to Europe.
Ronaldo is expected to be in the first team and will likely get a massive reception from the crowd as Mourinho is expected to give young Romelu Lukaku yet another chance to continue to prove himself worthy of fighting for a first team place his year.
Projected Madrid Starting XI: Casillas; Carvajal, Varane, Pepe, Marcelo; Alonso, Khedira; Di Maria, Ozil, Ronaldo; Benzema.
Projected Chelsea Starting XI: Cech; Cole, Ivanovic, Luiz, Azpilicueta; Van Ginkel, Mikel; De Bruyne, Oscar, Hazard; Lukaku.
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