We are all geared up for the second last Round of 16 game at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where Real Madrid will play against Juventus at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States. Real Madrid vs Juventus Preview states that a place in the last eight awaits. The match kicks off at 3 PM local time (1st July) and 12:30 AM IST (2nd July). All the fans can enjoy the free live action on DAZN.
Real Madrid, after finishing Group H on top, would have faced the runner-ups of Group G. Juventus were the runner-ups of Group G as they lost the final group match to Manchester City. This is going to be the first big test for Real Madrid under the new manager, Xabi Alonso.
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Real Madrid vs Juventus Preview: Expected starting XI
Juventus
This will also be a big challenge for Juventus, as we have to see how the team will respond after the 5-2 defeat to Manchester City. Some of Igor Tudor’s decisions were questionable in the last game, the first one, why Kenan Yildiz was not starting the match. The manager needs to keep his head calm and not overthink, and play it simple. Francisco Conceicao is fully fit and can start the match.
Juventus predicted starting XI: (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Michele Di Gregorio
Defenders: Andrea Cambiaso, Lloyd Kelly, Pierre Kalulu, Nicolo Savona, and Alberto Costa
Midfielders: Weston McKennie and Khephren Thuram
Attackers: Kenan Yildiz, Francisco Conceicao, and Francisco Conceicao
Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe is back and fully fit and will most likely start the game for Real Madrid upfront. Eventually, there are more players back from long-term injuries for Madrid, including Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao. Additionally, Raul Asencio is back from Suspension and will start on the bench. From this moment, any game can be the last one for Luka Modric in this Madrid jersey.
Real Madrid predicted starting XI: (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, and Fran Garcia
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Arda Guler
Attackers: Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe
Betting tips
- Tip 1 – Both teams will score
Real Madrid and Juventus are both strong teams with talented goal scorers up front. With the return of Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid surely increased the goal threat to Juventus. Basically, Juventus will at least score one goal in the match.
- Tip 2 – Vinicius Jr to have a goal contribution
Vini Jr. is surely back to his form, not 100% but he has surely shown some glimpses. With Mbappe most likely to play further up, he will be the creative force behind him. He also has goals in his boots as he just scored in the last match and also provided an assist.
Our Predictions for Real Madrid vs Juventus
This might be the first few games under Xabi Alonso for Real Madrid, but the coach has shown intent and what ideas he has got. Undoubtedly, Juventus will be the first big test for him, but Real Madrid will end up on the winning side. Our scoreline prediction for this game is 4-1 to Real Madrid.
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