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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Real Madrid vs Juventus
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COMPETITION :
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UEFA Champions League
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| DATE: |
23-10-2025
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TIME:
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12.30 AM IST
11.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
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Team News
Real Madrid will be short on defensive options for Wednesday’s clash, with Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Carvajal, and former Juventus centre-back Dean Huijsen all set to miss out. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ferland Mendy have returned to training but may be held back with El Clásico looming at the weekend.
There are further concerns over David Alaba, who was forced off midway through Sunday’s victory over Getafe due to a calf issue. The Austrian defender, making his first La Liga start of the season, was replaced by Raúl Asencio and will need to be assessed ahead of kick-off. Meanwhile, Dani Ceballos missed that match entirely but could return to the squad in midweek.
At the other end of the pitch, Kylian Mbappé—the Champions League’s top scorer with five goals—remains the headline act for Los Blancos.
Juventus, meanwhile, are still searching for a reliable focal point in attack. Dusan Vlahović and Jonathan David are battling for the striker’s role, with Loïs Openda also in contention. Behind them, Francisco Conceição and Kenan Yıldız are expected to start in support. Interestingly, David famously netted a shock winner for Lille against Real Madrid last season.
Defensively, the Bianconeri will once again be without Bremer and Juan Cabal, while Fabio Miretti has resumed training and Edon Zhegrova is nearing full fitness and could feature from the bench.
Coach Igor Tudor faces a tactical dilemma at the Bernabéu, having deviated from his usual 3-4-2-1 system in Sunday’s match. It remains to be seen whether he will persist with a back four against the European champions.
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