International Champions Cup Club Friendly Kick-off: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ET Line: Bayern Munich +115, Real Madrid +205, Tie +250, Total: 2.5European giants Bayern Munich and Real Madrid meet in New Jersey on Wednesday. Two of European football’s heavyweights will meet in MetLife Stadium in International Champions Cup action. Bayern Munich will likely go with either Tom Starke or Sven Ulreich in net, with Rafinha, Javi Martinez, David Alaba, and Juan Bernat all available in defense. Thiago Alcantara, Arturo Vidal, Franck Ribery, and Xabi Alonso could all feature in midfield, while American international Julian Green, fresh off a hat-trick performance against Inter Milan, could lead the line. Kiko Casilla will likely start in goal for Real Madrid, and Marcelo, Nacho, Raphael Varane, Dani Carvajal, and Danilo are amongst the regulars who could play in the back line. Mateo Kovacic, Casemiro, James Rodriguez, and dazzling youngster Marco Asensio will play in midfield, with Alvaro Morata the biggest star likely to play in attack. These two teams have plenty of offensive firepower, and over 2.5 goals should be scored. An open friendly match is favorable to both of these teams, and as a result the score will end level at 2-2.
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