Real Madrid vs Juventus Preview

The Santiago Bernabéu prepares to host one of European football’s most storied rivalries as Real Madrid welcome Juventus to the Spanish capital for a Champions League league phase encounter that promises to be a masterclass in tactical sophistication and individual brilliance. This cathedral of football will witness a collision between two titans of the continental game, where Spanish flair meets Italian defensive artistry in what could prove to be a defining moment in both clubs’ European campaigns. Los Blancos enter this prestigious fixture riding a wave of impressive form that has seen them secure four victories from their last five competitive outings across all competitions. Real Madrid’s commanding 3-1 triumph over Villarreal demonstrated their clinical efficiency in front of goal, while their stunning 5-0 demolition of Kairat Almaty in Champions League action showcased their ruthless streak against inferior opposition. Their narrow 2-0 victory against Espanyol and comprehensive 4-1 victory over Levante further underlined their domestic dominance, though their solitary blemish came in the form of a disappointing 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the city derby.

The Old Lady from Turin arrives at the Bernabéu carrying the burden of an underwhelming run of form that has seen them struggle to find their signature defensive solidity. Juventus’ recent sequence includes four draws from their last five competitive fixtures, highlighting their inability to secure crucial victories when it matters most. Their 2-0 defeat to Como represents a shocking result that exposed their vulnerabilities against supposedly inferior opposition, while their goalless draws with AC Milan and Atalanta demonstrated their struggles to break down organized defenses. Their 2-2 tie with Villarreal in Champions League action and 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona further emphasized their current malaise, with the Bianconeri appearing to lack the cutting edge that once made them feared across Europe.

The historical context adds another layer of intrigue to this continental showdown, with Real Madrid holding a slight psychological advantage in recent encounters between these European giants. Their 1-0 victory in the Club World Cup represents their most recent triumph, while Juventus secured a memorable 3-1 victory in a club friendly that demonstrated their capability to trouble Los Blancos. The kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT, offering global audiences the opportunity to witness this titanic struggle between two of Europe’s most successful clubs. British fans can access the action through discovery+ and Amazon Prime Video, while German supporters have coverage via DAZN Germany and Amazon Prime Video. French viewers can tune in through myCANAL and Canal+ Sport, and American audiences can watch on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video.

Real Madrid will likely set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with several key players missing through injury. Ferland Mendy, Franco Mastantuono, Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rüdiger and Dani Carvajal are all ruled out. Under Alonso, Real Madrid’s positional play has become more defined with full-backs tucking in to assist the midfield pivot, while Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior provide the attacking thrust.

Juventus should deploy a 3-4-3 system but face significant injury concerns across their squad. Carlo Pinsoglio, Arkadiusz Milik, Fabio Miretti, Juan Cabal and Bremer are all out injured. Jonathan David, who famously scored for Lille against Real Madrid last season, should lead Juventus’ attack supported by Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceição.

Possible Line-ups

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Courtois, Valverde, Alaba, Asencio, Ceballos, Güler, Tchouaméni, Mbappé, Díaz, García, Júnior

Juventus (3-4-3)

Kalulu, Cambiaso, Conceição, Locatelli, David, McKennie, Yildiz, Rugani, Gatti, Kelly, Gregorio

⚪ Real Madrid Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	Real Madrid	3-1	Villarreal	Spanish LALIGA	Oct 4, 2025
✅	Kairat Almaty	0-5	Real Madrid	Champions League	Sep 30, 2025
❌	Atlético Madrid	5-2	Real Madrid	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 27, 2025
✅	Levante	1-4	Real Madrid	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 23, 2025
✅	Real Madrid	2-0	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 20, 2025

⚫ Juventus Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
❌	Como	2-0	Juventus	Italian Serie A	Oct 19, 2025
🤝	Juventus	0-0	AC Milan	Italian Serie A	Oct 5, 2025
🤝	Villarreal	2-2	Juventus	Champions League	Oct 1, 2025
🤝	Juventus	1-1	Atalanta	Italian Serie A	Sep 27, 2025
🤝	Hellas Verona	1-1	Juventus	Italian Serie A	Sep 20, 2025

⚔️ Head-to-Head Record

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Real Madrid	1-0	Juventus	Club World Cup	Jul 1, 2025
Juventus	3-1	Real Madrid	Club Friendly	Aug 3, 2023
Real Madrid	2-0	Juventus	Club Friendly	Jul 31, 2022
Real Madrid	3-1	Juventus	International Champions Cup	Aug 4, 2018
Real Madrid	1-3	Juventus	Champions League	Apr 11, 2018

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	TV Channel/Streaming
Great Britain	discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, TNT Sports 5
Germany	DAZN Germany, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go
France	myCANAL, Canal+ Sport, Canal+ Live 3
USA	Paramount+, DAZN USA, Amazon Prime Video
Spain	Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones
Italy	Amazon Prime Video
Canada	DAZN Canada, Amazon Prime Video
Australia	Stan Sport
Brazil	Max Brazil, TNT Brasil
Netherlands	Ziggo Sport 3