Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Club World Cup

Real Madrid vs Juventus Preview

Tournament: FIFA Club World Cup

Date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025

Time: 07:00 PM GMT

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium

On Tuesday, European powerhouses Real Madrid and Juventus will square off in the Club World Cup's round of 16, with a trip to the competition's quarterfinals up for grabs. Juventus finished second in Group G with six points from their three games in the tournament's group stage, while Real Madrid won Group H with seven points from their three games.

Real Madrid drew with Al-Hilal 1-1 in their first group-stage match, but they won their following two games against Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg to guarantee a berth in the round of 16. Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, and Gonzalo Garcia scored goals in the team's three-goal victory over Salzburg last time out, which was their finest performance of the competition. The Old Lady won their previous meeting 3-1 in Spain, but Los Blancos proceeded to the tournament's semi-finals with a 4-3 aggregate victory. This will be the first meeting between Real Madrid and Juventus since the 2017–18 Champions League quarterfinals.

Juventus, on the other hand, had outstanding results in their first two games in the World Cup group stage this summer, defeating Wydad AC 4-1 and Al Ain 5-0. Last time around, the Old Lady faced Manchester City for the top position in Group G, and the English powerhouses prevailed 2-5 against the Serie A team. Although Igor Tudor's team would not have preferred to be playing Real Madrid at this point in the competition, a win would guarantee them a matchup with either Borussia Dortmund or Monterrey in the quarterfinals.

That's all about the Real Madrid vs Juventus preview for the FIFA Club World Cup match. Let's have a look at the team news for both sides.

Real Madrid Team News

From the first day of his arrival at the club, Xabi Alonso was very clear that his team would suffer as well as adapt on the pitch, and his last three games have been a testament to it. One thing that he has inherited from Carlo Ancelotti is injuries, and the trend continues. David Alaba have again suffered an injury, while Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, and Dani Carvajal carry out their processes for recovery. Endrick has joined the squad for the upcoming game, while Kylian Mbappe and Eder Militao might also be included for this fixture. Alonso will try to keep the opposition guessing with his style of play, whether it will be a back three or back four, but something he will surely do is try to dominate possession in the opposition's half with the likes of Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Fede Valverde.

Juventus Team News

The team that began against Man City last time out will see changes under head coach Tudor. Kenan Yildiz, Francisco Conceicao, and Randal Kolo Muani are all anticipated to receive recalls in the last third of the field, while Khephren Thuram is projected to make a comeback in the middle of midfield. Andrea Cambiaso is expected to start at the left-sided wing-back position, which is also expected to alter.

Real Madrid vs Juventus Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Real Madrid vs Juventus Predicted Lineups:

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Courtois

Defenders: Tchouameni, Rudiger, Huijsen

Midfielders: Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Guler, Valverde, Fran Garcia

Forwards: Vinicius, Gonzalo Garcia

Juventus Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Di Gregorio

Defenders: Savona, Kelly, Kalulu

Midfielders: Costa, Thuram, McKennie, Cambiaso

Forwards: Conceicao, Kolo Muani, Yildiz

Real Madrid vs Juventus Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced off 14 times in official UEFA tournaments as of 2025, with each club recording six victories and two draws. In these matches, Real Madrid has scored 22 goals, and Juventus has scored 19. The streaming details for the game is given in where to watch Real Madrid vs Juventus Live.

Key Players to Watch Out in Real Madrid vs Juventus

Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid)

In his first games, Dean Huijsen has put in a number of confident displays all throughout the Club World Cup campaign. He showed a calm presence at the centre of defence by playing the entire ninety minutes in each of the previous three games—against Salzburg, Pachuca, and Al Hilal. Huijsen was crucial in keeping a clean sheet most recently in the 3-0 victory over Salzburg. He used his height and anticipation to snuff out aerial threats and start counterattacks with deft distribution. Even though he hasn't yet scored or provided an assist, his calmness and consistency have already started to solidify him as a reliable member of Real Madrid's changing backline.

Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)

The Turkish international, who is only 20 years old, has already made an impression at Real Madrid by fusing vision, flair, and clinical finishing with an age-defying level of maturity. Yildiz has made three appearances since joining the team, scoring two goals and dishing out one assist in the 2025 Club World Cup. He scored a spectacular goal against Wydad AC and finished calmly against Manchester City. Yildiz's flexibility is what makes him stand out; he can play as an offensive midfielder, winger, or second striker and is constantly trying to find ways to go past defences. He is a continual threat because of his quick passing, fast dribbling, and mobility between the lines.

That's the players, who might play a crucial role in this fixture. Let's have a look at the Real Madrid vs Juventus prediction.

Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction

As mentioned in the Real Madrid vs Juventus preview, there are clear distinctions between the clubs. Madrid are predicted to win this match because of their depth and previous performance, particularly if Kylian Mbappe makes a comeback. However, if Juventus can tighten up defensively and take advantage of Madrid's high line, they have the means to surprise.

Predicted Score: Real Madrid 2-1 Juventus

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