Milan vs. Valencia: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and More

The 2013 International Champions Cup gets underway with AC Milan traveling to Spain to take on Valencia. After the opening match, the tournament will shift exclusively to the United States for the remaining fixtures in the inaugural event.

Milan and Valencia are two of the seven European squads in the event. Although the tournament, which features several high-profile exhibition matches, amounts to preseason preparation for the clubs, the elevated level of competition should help them prepare for the new campaign.

With that in mind, let's take a look at all the key information for the opening clash, followed by preview and prediction. For more information about the International Champions Cup, including upcoming matches, visit the tournament's official site.

Where: Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain

When: Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. BT)

Watch: Fox Soccer Channel

Live Stream: Fox Soccer 2Go

Preview

Milan are coming off a frustrating campaign. The Rossoneri, who needed a late charge to finish third in Serie A, were eliminated in the Champions League Round of 16 and got knocked out in the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia.

The league result means Milan must go through a playoff round in order to qualify for the Champions League this season. The tournament will serve as preparation for that early test as Massimiliano Allegri begins to sort out his squad.

Several players hoping to earn more opportunities moving forward should get a chance to showcase their skills against Valencia. That's because Milan will be without several key contributors who just returned to the squad, according to AC Milan News.

Obviously, the expected absences of Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy limits the upside of the Rossoneri attack. The dynamic forward duo will be missed as the club faces off with a Valencia side that finished fourth in La Liga goals last term.

Beyond that, Allegri will likely rely on a combination of the remaining veterans and younger players he wants to gain experience against top-level competition. How those secondary contributors perform will decide the match.

On the Valencia side, all eyes are on striker Roberto Soldado—not only his performance on the pitch but all the transfer talk that continues to surround the 28-year-old Spanish international. He scored 24 goals in league play last season.

Soldado is a crucial member of the Valencia attack. Losing him at any point during the tournament or, more importantly, before the new season begins would be a setback for the club. It makes for a situation worth watching.

The club will also have to rely on its strength in the midfield to make a deep run. Sofiane Feghouli, Ever Banega and Andres Guardado are looking to build off solid campaigns. They should be able to control the pace of the match.

All told, Valencia get the slight edge because they are playing at home, and Milan are arriving without their full squad. It should be a tightly contested match throughout.

Prediction: Valencia 2, AC Milan 1