We're into stoppage time in China, with Real Madrid more than happy to keep the ball and run the clock down. Inter would have hoped to have kept the scoreline a little more competitive, but Mancini's men aren't quite clicking offensively yet.
90'
Arbeloa gets yellow.
Well, that free kick puts the icing on the cake for Benitez, who has seen a very comfortable performance from his side today. Navas and Casilla haven't had a great deal to do between them, with both sets of Los Blancos' centre halves having enjoyable run outs too. Arbeloa picks up a late yellow card for a cynical challenge.
88'
J. Rodríguez has scored a goal for Real Madrid!
GOOOOOOOOOOAL! WHAT A HIT FROM JAMES! Benitez's men win themselves yet another free kick, this time for a push by D'Ambrosio. James steps up confidently, before swirling a long-range free-kick effort into the top corner! Great goal!
86'
Real Madrid are happy to take the sting out of the last five minutes with a slow tempo. The La Liga outfit win themselves a long-range free kick, which James dips towards goal. Handanovic isn't to take any chances and pushes the ball around his post for a corner.
84'
Casilla really hasn't had much to do since replacing Navas at the break, with the former Espanyol goalkeeper definitely able to settle into the first-team picture at Real Madrid with ease. Nagatomo sprints down the left-hand side, before Inter's attack is halted due to a offside flag.
82'
D. D'Ambrosio enters the game and replaces M. Kovačić.
S. Taïder enters the game and replaces G. Kondogbia.
Y. Nagatomo enters the game and replaces Juan Jesus.
R. Popa enters the game and replaces A. Ranocchia.
Mancini finally gets the go ahead to make his changes, but they won't have long to affect this contest! Arbeloa tries to make tracks down the left-hand side, but the Real Madrid full-back is pulled back for offside. Pretty poor, considering the Spaniard could look down the entirety of the Nerazzurri defensive line.
80'
Ten minutes are all that are left in China, with Real Madrid holding a comfortable 2-0 lead over Inter. Changes have interrupted the flow of the second half, with neither side able to do much more than rely on some inspiration from individuals to drag them upfield.
78'
Marcos Llorente enters the game and replaces Casemiro.
José Carlos Lazo enters the game and replaces Jesé.
J. Rodríguez enters the game and replaces Isco.
Benitez dips into his bench for additional options, with Lazo, Llorente and James coming into the fray for the final 10 minutes or so. It doesn't look like we will be seeing teenage star Martin Odegaard today! Mancini also readies a few changes, with Nagatomo, D'Ambrosio, Taider and Popa stripped off and ready to go.
76'
Guarin plays a one-two on the edge of the box, before racing into a more dangerous pocket of space to receive the ball again! The Colombia international decides to take a touch before shooting, but slices an effort horrifically wide from a very tight angle. Ambitious stuff.
74'
Isco takes a corner from the right-hand side, but nothing comes of it for Real Madrid. Longo is then the subject of a long ball upfield, but Nacho dispossessed the young striker well. Since the changes, this contest has definitely dropped in terms of quality.
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72'
Carvajal breaks down the right, before trying to cause some problems with a cross, but Handanovic is able to claim at his near post after a touch from Juan Jesus. Inter are taking the lead role in terms of possession, with Los Blancos sitting back in their shape and picking their moments to break.
70'
Real Madrid are looking that little bit less assured in possession, with Arbeloa in particular not particularly comfortable on the ball. Inter's local fans are urging the Nerazzurri on, but opportunities have been at a premium in this second half. But for Cheryshev's involvement and Varane's goal, not much else has happened offensively.
68'
Inter have enjoyed a spell of possession since making their changes, but they still can't muster up any chances. Guarin shows a bit of frustration with his tendency to shoot from long range, with the Colombia international blasting a 30-yard strike into the stands.
67'
Juan Jesus gets yellow.
66'
M. Andreolli enters the game and replaces J. Murillo.
F. Guarín enters the game and replaces Hernanes.
D. Santon enters the game and replaces Martín Montoya.
S. Longo enters the game and replaces R. Palacio.
Mancini now shuffles his pack, with Hernanes being replaced by Guarin. Palacio also takes his leave for young striker Longo. The Nerazzurri also make a couple of defensive alterations, with the Serie A outfit ensuring that plenty of their personnel get the required minutes to secure their match fitness.
64'
Real Madrid are unafraid to keep bodies behind the ball, settling into two banks of four when pressed by Inter. The Nerazzurri attempt to break down the right, with a crossfield ball angled into space behind Arbeloa, but the former Liverpool defender recovers easily to clear up the line.
63'
Arbeloa enters the game and replaces Marcelo.
62'
Lucas Silva enters the game and replaces T. Kroos.
Dani Carvajal enters the game and replaces Danilo.
Lucas Silva comes into the centre of midfield, with Arbeloa and Carvajal refreshing Real Madrid's full-back options. Half an hour is left for these three players to make an impact, in order to count themselves in Benitez's first-team plans for the coming season.
60'
Cheryshev is set away once again down the left-hand side, before sending a powerful shot whistling across goal! The substitute has made a big difference since the interval, with himself and Vazquez causing Montoya and Juan Jesus a whole host of problems.
58'
Plenty of substitutes are now out warming up for Real Madrid, with Benitez perhaps now able to make more wholesale changes without upsetting the rhythm of his side. Inter haven't really offered much going forward since the second-half restart, it must be said. Palacio is caught offside when making a run in behind.
56'
R. Varane has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Lucas Vázquez.
GOOOOOOOOAL! VARANE MAKES IT 2-0! The French defender is on hand deep within the opposition penalty area to stroke home a cool, close-range finish! The substitute is picked out by a good cross from the right-hand side, in the aftermath of an initially poor corner delivery.
55'
Inter win a free kick on the right-hand side, which Hernanes whips into the box. Kondogbia meets it with his head, but his effort is deflected over the crossbar and behind for a corner. Ranocchia is the next Nerazzurri man to attack the ball, but his header is directed too far into the ground, with Navas claiming the looping attempt.
53'
Hernanes gets yellow.
A. Gnoukouri enters the game and replaces M. Brozović.
Danilo breaks down the right-hand side, before flashing a low drive across the face of goal! The former Porto man is causing all kinds of problems when getting forward. Hernanes then picks up a yellow card for stepping across his compatriot Marcelo when the ball had already gone.
51'
Inter maintain some pressure on the edge of Real Madrid's box for a couple of minutes, before Cheryshev breaks away! The Russian manages to win a corner from Montoya, with the former Villarreal loanee causing all kinds of problems at the moment. Isco whips in the set piece, but it is easily headed away.
49'
In terms of Real Madrid's substitutions for the second half, Nacho, Cheryshev and Varane have come into the fray. Los Blancos are immediately putting on a lot of pressure, with Marcelo and Danilo constantly bounding forward.
48'
Cheryshev uses his pace to cause some problems down the left flank, before a cut back finds Isco. The Spanish central midfielder tries his luck from the edge of the box, but his shot is charged down with ease. Moments later, the Russian chops in from the same wing, before dipping a powerful effort just over the crossbar!
46'
Kiko Casilla enters the game and replaces K. Navas.
D. Cheryshev enters the game and replaces Cristiano Ronaldo.
R. Varane enters the game and replaces Sergio Ramos.
Nacho enters the game and replaces Pepe.
Lucas Vázquez enters the game and replaces G. Bale.
We are back underway in the second half in China! There are plenty of changes at the break, which we will share promptly.
45' +3
Kondogbia wins his side another free kick, with Hernanes the man to stand over it .The Brazilian curls a brilliant effort towards the top-right corner, but Navas gets up well to make a great save!
45' +1
Wide from Palacio! The Argentine is found stretching at the back post, but can only poke the ball some way beyond the target. We're into first-half stoppage time. Brozovic races into the penalty area for Inter, before shooting straight at the goalkeeper.
45'
Bale spreads play out to the left-hand side, allowing for Jese to combine well with Marcelo! The Brazilian almost provides another assist with a deft flick into space, but the goalscorer can only guide a finish wide of the near post!
43'
Murillo makes an acrobatic clearance to deny a long through ball, as Real Madrid continue to cause more regular problems going forward. Brozovic does manage to win a corner from Ramos, however. Hernanes takes it short, before receiving the ball back, but Navas is brave to dive in and deny Icardi the chance to meet the eventual cross.
41'
Another opportunity for Cristiano! Bale manages to wrongfoot Juan and break to the right byline, before cutting back a cross for his teammate! The Portuguese tries a nifty backheel finish, but a combination of Murillo and Handanovic denies him once again.
39'
Wasted chance for Cristiano! Jese is found on the right-hand side, before jinking inside and releasing the Portugal international. He tries a casual finish with the outside of his boot, but Handanovic stands tall to push it away with ease.
37'
Isco plays a pass into Cristiano, who uses a nice bit of skill to wrongfoot his man before seeing an eventual cross deflected. Handanovic gathers up the scraps. The crowd certainly seemed to enjoy that! Whenever the Portuguese star gets on the ball, the stadium perks up as a whole.
35'
Isco causes some problems down the left-hand side, but Montoya puts the ball behind for a corner. Handanovic comes out to punch clear, with Real Madrid continuing to waste their set-piece opportunities.
33'
Both teams have a quick water break, with both Benitez and Mancini taking the opportunity to speak to their players. The latter talks to his group as a whole, with the former Napoli boss takes a couple of his midfielders aside to pass on more personal instructions.
31'
We have just passed the half hour mark, with Real Madrid looking fairly good value for their first-half lead. Inter look to respond immediately, courtesy of a cross in from Juan, but Kroos flicked a clearing header away. Moments later, Bale is penalised for tripping Kovacic.
29'
Jesé has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Marcelo.
GOOOOAL! JESE GIVES REAL MADRID THE LEAD! Bale clips a pass out to Marcelo on the left-hand side, with the Brazilian lifting an unselfish diagonal towards the back post. Jese brings it down, before turning inside Murillo and placing a finish beyond a wrongfooted Handanovic!
28'
Big chance for Inter! Juan is picked out on the left flank, before angling in a cross, but neither Hernanes nor Icardi can make telling contact! The former Lazio midfielder snatches at his effort, with Marcelo happy to shield the loose ball back to Navas.
27'
Marcelo shows some brilliant skill to evade Brozovic, but the Brazil international's eventual attempted pass towards Jese is cut out with ease. Inter then attack themselves, but a cross from the right by Montoya sails directly behind for a goal kick. The Nerazzurri's full-backs just haven't contributed enough to their side getting forward.
25'
Good double save from Handanovic! Isco and Cristiano are denied by the Slovenia international, though the former had strayed into an offside position. The goalkeeper wasn't to know, however, getting back to his feet quickly to parry away a shot from the former Malaga midfielder.
23'
Montoya takes no risks with a cross angled in by Danilo from the right, with the former Barcelona man flicked a clearing header behind for a corner. The initial set-piece delivery is dealt with, before a low shot from the edge of the penalty area is deflected behind by Kovacic. Real Madrid are upping the pressure.
21'
Icardi tries his luck from the edge of the box, sending a low drive curling just beyond the right-hand post! Navas got down well and had his angles covered, but the Nerazzurri are getting a little bit closer. The Argentine forward is looking relatively sharp heading into the new campaign.
19'
This has been a fairly even game thus far, though Bale and Cristiano have definitely had the better of the chances. Palacio and Icardi have caused a few problems with their runs in behind, but Handanovic has undoubtedly been the goalkeeper with more on his mind.
17'
Cristiano has another opportunity, this time cutting in from the left flank before sending a drive wide of the far post. Inter then look to attack, but Danilo and Isco combine defensively to ensure that Juan Jesus and Brozovic aren't going anywhere.
15'
Real Madrid win themselves a free kick around 35 yards from goal, with this dead ball in Cristiano range! The Portugal international sends a hammerstrike arrowing towards goal, but Handanovic gets across to his left-hand side to parry the ball over the crossbar! In the aftermath, Marcelo sees a speculative long shot blocked too.
13'
Juan combines with Palacio, before Inter put together some nice approach play near the box. Icardi plays a neat one-two with a teammate, but the return pass gets away from the Argentina international! Navas was very close to being called into action for the first time there.
11'
Good stop from Handanovic! Cristiano tries his luck from the left-hand side with a powerful shot, but the Slovenian goalkeeper parries at first before claiming the loose ball. Moments later, Palacio is set away, but play is pulled back for another foul on one of Real Madrid's central defenders.
9'
Another long ball is set forward in search of Icardi, with the former Sampdoria man able to take it down with a deft touch. Inter maintain their pressure, but they aren't going anywhere fast, with Navas being protected impressively in the opening 10 minutes. Danilo attempts to overlap down the right-hand side, but the Brazilian is blocked off by his compatriot Juan Jesus.
7'
Cristiano gets his first bit of involvement in the game, with Real Madrid seeing more of the ball during the opening minutes. Hernanes has flitted in between the lines dangerously, but the Nerazzurri are yet to settle down. Icardi is nearly picked out by an adventurous through ball, but the Argentine striker is penalised for shoving Pepe.
5'
Wide from Bale! The former Spurs wide man is everywhere! He gallops into the penalty area, before placing a shot wide of the right-hand post! He had a man spare on the far side, but opted to go it alone. Everything is coming from the flying Welshman at the moment.
4'
Half chance for Inter! Danilo is forced to make a timely clearance at the near post to deny a cross from Palacio, after a lung-bursting run from deep by Kovacic. Moments later, Bale releases Jese with a ball over the top, but a return pass from the Spaniard is deflected into the Wales international by a sliding challenge. Handanovic collects.
2'
Positive stuff from Bale already! The Welshman powers his way down the left-hand side and beyond the chasing Ranocchia, but his eventual cross is poor and curls out of play on the far side. The supporters here are making plenty of noise whenever either team charges upfield. Icardi has a big chance at the other end, after being picked out by a delivery from the left, but Marcelo hacks away a clearance.
1'
We are underway in the first half! Inter are wearing their customary blue and black shirts, while Real Madrid are donning all white.
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the International Champions Cup match between Inter Milan and Real Madrid in China, as both teams look to gear up towards the new season in positive fashion. Both Rafa Benitez and Roberto Mancini have pressure on them to return some silverware during the approaching campaign, with some good pre-season results a surefire way to keep the fans on side with their long-term plans.
I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action, as Los Blancos look to kick on from a great recent result against Man City - while Inter lick their wounds after a narrow derby defeat to Milan. Two competitive teams have been deployed by their respective coaches, however!
TEAM NEWS: Juan Jesus continues to hold down a place at left-back in Mancini's eyes, while summer recruits Jeison Murillo and Martin Montoya get starts in defence. Geoffrey Kondogbia will add some grit to a midfield that includes Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic, with Hernanes free to roam behind a forward two. Rodrigo Palacio and Mauro Icardi will look to provide a strong Argentine connection up top.
TEAM NEWS: Gareth Bale will play centrally for Los Blancos, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Jese the other pieces of Benitez's front three. Casemiro gets a start in midfield alongside Toni Kroos and Isco, while Danilo is deployed at right-back at the expense of Dani Carvajal. Pepe partners Sergio Ramos in defence, with Keylor Navas starting despite rumours of Kiko Casilla being given the first-team gloves.
Inter starting line-up (4-3-1-2): Handanovic; Montoya, Murillo, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus; Kovacic, Kondogbia, Brozovic; Hernanes; Palacio, Icardi.
Real Madrid starting line-up (4-3-3): Navas; Danilo, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Isco; Cristiano, Bale, Jese.
Inter substitutes: Longo, Pedro Delgado, Taider, Andreolli, Guarin, Santon, Gnoukouri, Carrizo, D'Ambrosio, Berni, Nagatomo, Popa, Baldini, Dimarco.
Real Madrid substitutes: Jose Carlos Lazo, Varane, Nacho, James, Kiko Casilla, Carvajal, Lucas Silva, Arbeloa, Vazquez, Modric, Cheryshev, Pacheco, Ruben Yanez, Marcos Llorente, Odegaard, Benzema.
Both teams are out on the field and there is a good atmosphere here in the Tianhe Stadium! There's an organised fan section of Inter supporters who are making a lot of noise, with plenty of replica shirts from both clubs in the crowd.
HALF TIME! Real Madrid lead Inter 1-0 at the break, courtesy of a great goal from Jese. Los Blancos have had more chances, with Handanovic called into action on more occasions, but the Nerazzurri haven't been entirely toothless themselves. Plenty to still play for after the break!
FULL TIME! That's it from this International Champions Cup game, with Real Madrid wrapping up a very comfortable 3-0 win over Inter in China! Goals from Jese, Varane and James were enough for Benitez's men, with the Nerazzurri just unable to create enough chances going forward. That's all that we have time for, I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again next time.
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