The match between Real Madrid and Juventus in the 2025/26 Champions League group stage promises to be an exciting confrontation between two teams with a rich European football tradition.

Under the leadership of coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid are in impressive form with 10 wins in 11 matches in all competitions.

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Real Madrid has Mbappe in good form. Photo: EFE

Kylian Mbappe has scored 5 goals in 2 Champions League matches and 10 goals in La Liga. He has scored a record 11 goals in 11 matches between his club and the French national team.

Alonso appreciates Mbappe's influence not only in scoring but also in his ability to create breakthroughs and lead the game.

However, the home team will be without a number of defenders such as Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen due to injury.

Therefore, Alonso is expected to use a 4-3-3 formation. Federico Valverde can continue to play at right-back, while Raul Asencio takes on the role of center-back alongside Eder Militao.

Meanwhile, Juventus are going through a difficult period with a series of 6 games without a win in all competitions. The most recent win was a 4-3 chase with Inter from September 13.

Last weekend, Juventus lost 0-2 at Como Stadium when they could not stop Nico Paz - a talent that Real Madrid trained and has a buy-back clause.

However, coach Igor Tudor declared that Juventus is not in crisis, and is optimistic about his seat.

Coach Tudor affirmed that the "Old Lady" prepares for each match as if it were a final, hoping the players show their full potential at Bernabeu.

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Juventus are going through a difficult period. Photo: Lega Serie A

Juventus are expected to use a 3-4-1-2 formation to strengthen their defense, while also taking advantage of their quick counter-attacking ability to limit Real Madrid's attacking power, especially on the left flank where Vinicius and Mbappé often operate.

With home advantage and a strong squad, Real Madrid are rated higher. However, Juventus are not an easy opponent to bully, especially when they are eager to regain their form.

If Real Madrid fail to maintain their focus, an unexpected result is entirely possible.

The dramatic results on Tuesday night are a lesson for Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid. After Juventus, they have El Clasico with Barcelona.

Force:

Real Madrid: Alexander-Arnold, Ceballos , R u diger injured; Carvaja l injured and suspended.

Juventus: Bremer, Cabal, Pinsoglio, Zhegrova injured.

Expected lineup:

Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Valverde, Huijsen, Eder Militao, Carreras; Arda Guler, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius.

Juventus (3-4-1-2): Di Gregorio; Rugani, Kelly, Gatti; Cambiaso, Koopmeiners, Locatelli, Kalulu; Francisco Conceicao; David, Kenan Yildiz.

Match odds: Real Madrid handicap 1 1/4

Goal rate: 3

Prediction: Real Madrid win 2-1 .

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