Two clubs looking to return to form will do battle today in a friendly between Real Madrid and Fiorentina. The match scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET will be held at Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN Deportes.
A new era of the Galacticos is upon us. Unveiled at Real Madrid's 2-0 undressing of Sevilla in the 2014 Super Cup was the most expensive transfer roster in the modern era. For manager Carlo Ancelotti, it was more than just a victory—it's the beginning of a new cycle for the world's most-storied club.
"The team played very well," Ancelotti said following the match (via Sky Sports). "Especially bearing in mind we didn't have much time to prepare. The game worked out pretty well."
"I think we might be starting a very important cycle," he added. "We have a squad of extraordinary quality. I am fortunate to be able to coach an outstanding group of players. It's hard to improve this team. We have an outstanding set of players, and it is important to use the squad to its full capacity. To be competitive in all competitions we need to rotate players."
That rotation should begin this afternoon in Warsaw.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Josip Ilicic made just 13 starts for Fiorentina last season. The 26-year-old finished his campaign with three goals, one assist and an average of one key pass per match.
Real Madrid's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Navas; Marcelo, Varane, Ramos, Arbeloa; James, Alonso, Illarramendi, Bale; Benzema, Cristiano
Fiorentina's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Neto; Savic, Rodríguez, Roncaglia, Alonso; Aquilani, Valero, Pizarro, Ilicic; Rossi, Gómez
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