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Real Madrid vs Juventus: Predicted Lineups for Champions League Clash
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Juventus is going to visit Real Madrid’s recently renovated Santiago Bernabeu for the main match during this third fixture in the Champions League, and the starting lineup chosen by Igor Tudor will have an impact for far more than just 90 minutes on the pitch. After Juventus' collapse against Como last weekend in a game that was supposed to serve as confidence-building for the Champions League matchday against Real Madrid, the defeat has now put Tudor walking on thin ice. Playing one of the best teams in the world can be either good or really bad for him. The last time Bianconeri and Merengues met was during the FIFA Club World Cup in the summer, when Gonzalo Garcia’s breakout tournament was enough to beat Juventus and eliminate them from the competition. With Xabi Alonso more seasoned as Real Madrid’s coach, being able to have Kylian Mbappe fully healthy and the rest of the players much more familiarised with his playing scheme, the task for Juventus is significantly more difficult. On top, results in previ

This article first appeared on Juventus FC on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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