Bayern Munich will hope to continue their winning start to the International Champions Cup when they take on Juventus on Wednesday.
The Bundesliga champions and Serie A title holders are due to lock horns at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field in the United States.
Juve are yet to feature in the summer tournament, while Bayern cruised to a 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in Austria to kick off their ICC campaign with a win.
And Philadelphia's football fans can expect a treat in the shape of two of Europe's strongest sides.
Game | Juventus vs Bayern Munich |
Date | Wednesday, July 25 |
Time | 00:05am BST / 7:05pm ET |
TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch
In the United States (US) the game will be shown live on television on ESPN U and will be available to stream live online via WatchESPN.
US TV channel | Online stream |
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ESPN U | WatchESPN |
In the United Kingdom (UK), the game can be watched live on TV on Premier Sports and streamed on the Premier Player app.
UK TV channel | Online stream |
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Premier Sports | Premier Player |
Squads & Team News
Position | Juventus players |
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Goalkeepers | Szczesny, Perin, Pinsoglio, Del Favero |
Defenders | De Sciglio, Chiellini, Benatia, Alex Sandro, Caldara, Barzagli, Cancelo, Rugani, Beruatto, Macek, Kastanos |
Midfielders | Pjanic, Khedira, Marchisio, Can, Fernandes, Pereira da Silva, Di Pardo, Fagioli |
Forwards | Bernardeschi, Clemenza, Beltrame, Favilli |
Juventus fans will have to wait a little longer to see Cristiano Ronaldo in action. The Portugal star remains on post-World Cup leave and did not form part of the side's ICC squad.
The likes of Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Higuain and Marko Pjaca are also rested, but there is still plenty of talent in the Juve line-up, with new signings Emre Can and Joao Cancelo travelling to the United States.
Potential Juventus XI: Perin; De Sciglio, Barzagli, Chiellini, Benatia, Alex Sandro; Pjanic, Can, Marchisio; Bernardeschi, Clemenza.
Position | Bayern Munich |
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Goalkeepers | Ulreich, Fruchtl, Hoffmann |
Defenders | Martinez, Rafinha, Bernat, Mai, Alaba, Meier, Richards, Stanisic |
Midfielders | Thiago, Shabani, Gnabry, Vidal, Sanches, Zaiser, Will, Jeong, Zylla |
Forwards | Wagner, Coman, Robben, Ribery, Wriedt, Johansson, Batista-Meier, Zirkzee |
After winning their first ICC game, Bayern will go into Wednesday's game in high spirits.
Thiago and Arturo Vidal played no part against PSG, but could feature in Philadelphia as coach Niko Kovac looks to give his players first-team minutes.
Potential Bayern XI: Ulreich; Rafinha, Stanisic, Martinez, Bernat; Vidal, Thiago, Sanches; Robben, Wagner, Coman.
Betting & Match Odds
Bayern are considered to be favourites to win the game, with dabblebet offering odds of 6/5 on the German giants coming out on top. Juventus are priced at 2/1 and a draw is available at 13/5.
Match Preview
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It has been an exhilarating summer so far for Juventus, before even a single ball has been kicked.
The Serie A side pulled off a transfer coup in bringing Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to Turin, and the striker is bound to be a top attraction at the club this season.
But with Ronaldo and potential strike partner Dybala both at home resting for the ICC as well as a host of other World Cup participants, Juve's fringe players will also get a chance to shine.
Bayern, meanwhile, impressed after coming back from a goal down to dispatch PSG in their tournament opener.
A stunning free-kick from Renato Sanches in particular caught the eye, with the Portuguese playmaker keen to show the club he can stay and fight for a starting place in 2018-19.
Another strong performance against the Serie A champions would further aid his cause, as a side shorn of the likes of Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski looks for silverware in this prestigious curtain-raiser.