Real Madrid vs Juventus Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Round of 16
by Alex Lawes ·
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Real Madrid are looking to discover a form and fluency under the management of Xabi Alonso, as Los Blancos take on fellow European heavyweights Juventus this week.
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Real Madrid team news: Nothing fresh
There is nothing fresh in terms of injury concerns or suspension issues for Real Madrid to deal with this week. They do have some existing injuries who aren’t in the FIFA Club World Cup squad, such as Dani Carvajal and Eduardo Camavinga.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Fede Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Guler, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior
Unavailable: Alaba (Injured)
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Juventus team news: Savona out
Juventus have had plenty of injury issues in defence throughout the campaign, and the Bianconeri now have a fresh injury concern at the back, as Nicolo Savona is unavailable for the rest of the tournament due to an ankle injury.
Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Costa, Locatelli, McKennie, Kostic; Koopmeiners; Gonzalez, Vlahovic
Unavailable: Savona (Injured)
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Real Madrid vs Juventus prediction
Real Madrid have been a bit shaky in their opening few games of the Xabi Alonso era, with a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal in their opener. However, they have been improving as the tournament has gone on and they finished off with an unconvincing 3-1 defeat of Pachuca before a 3-0 hammering of Red Bull Salzburg the other day.
Juventus are still coached by Igor Tudor as they seek to re-establish themselves as one of the stronger sides in the world. The Old Lady hammered both Al Ain and Wydad Casablanca before their limitations and weaknesses were exposed in their final game as they suffered a 5-2 loss to Manchester City in their final group game.
Juventus have perhaps shown more than was expected of them in the final third in this tournament, but they remain a level off Europe’s best and Madrid should progress.
Real Madrid vs Juventus tip: Real Madrid to win
