Real Madrid vs Juventus form
The results of the early round of 16 matches have proven the strength of the representatives from Europe. Although the old continent's giants started a bit slowly due to not warming up, once they got into the swing of things, it was very difficult for them to make a surprise against weaker opponents from other continents.
Real Madrid had a disappointing start when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Hilal in their opening match. However, the Spanish Royal team quickly bounced back strongly.
Two easy victories against Pachuca and RB Salzburg were enough for coach Xabi Alonso and his team to advance as group H winners.
Initial concerns about the Xabi Alonso reign have quickly passed. The quality of the personnel at hand has helped the former Bayer Leverkusen coach not have much difficulty choosing the right tactics and approach to the match.
The return of several key defenders also played a key role in creating a more solid defensive foundation in front of Courtois' goal.
Thanks to that, Real Madrid is very confident and ready to enter the confrontation with one-time arch-rival Juventus.
In the past, the battles in C1/Champions League between Real Madrid and Juventus were often considered classics.
However, statistics are leaning towards the Madrid giants. In 21 encounters with Juve in official tournaments, Los Blancos won 11, drew 2 and lost 8.
At present, the class gap between the two sides has widened significantly. While Real Madrid is still among the top faces in Europe, always playing the role of the top candidate in every tournament they participate in, Juventus is only a shadow of its past self.
In the 2024/25 season, the Bianconeri had to stop at the Champions League play-off round after losing to PSV Eindhoven. In Serie A, the Old Lady also struggled to finish 4th, just enough to win a ticket to continue participating in the most prestigious playground of the continent next season.
In every aspect, Juve is inferior to its opponent on the other side of the battle line. The performance of coach Igor Tudor and his team in the group stage was also unconvincing.
Two big wins against much weaker opponents like Al Ain and Wydad AC were certainly overshadowed by the heavy 2-4 defeat at the hands of Man City.
Obviously, with their current form and squad, it will be difficult for Juve to create a surprise. The representative from the boot-shaped country may have to stop after only 90 minutes of official play.
Real Madrid vs Juventus squad information
Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe has returned to training but is likely to be on the bench. Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, David Alaba, Endrick and Ferland Mendy are still injured.
Juventus: Full squad.
Real Madrid vs Juventus expected lineup
Real Madrid: Courtois; Tchouameni, Rudiger, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Guler, Valverde, F Garcia; Vinicius, G Garcia
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Savona, Kelly, Kalulu; Costa, Thuram, McKennie, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Kolo Muani, Yildiz
Prediction: 2-1
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