Champions League 2025-2026: Real Madrid-Juventus, the likely lineups

Real Madrid-Juventus is undoubtedly the big match of the third day of the Champions League single group stage. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Santiago Bernabeu. Two teams experiencing two opposite states of form: the Blancos are first in La Liga and full points in Europe, while the Bianconeri, coming off their first defeat of the season against Como, are still chasing their first Champions League win after draws with Borussia Dortmund and Villareal.

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Xabi Alonso confirms Mbappé in attack, while Vinicius and Arda Guler return to the front three from the first minute. Tchouameni and Camavinga are in midfield, with Valverde forced to drop back into the right-back role given the absences of Carvajal and Alexander-Arnold.

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Tudor relies on Vlahovic, preferred over David, in attack, with McKennie and Yildiz behind him. In midfield Koopmeiners paired with Thuram, with Locatelli starting from the bench. Defense headed by Rugani, confirmed in place of the injured Bremer, between the posts Di Gregorio.

Probable lineups

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Militao, Fran Garcia; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Arda Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé. All. Xabi Alonso

Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Rugani, Kelly; Kalulu, Koopmeiners, Thuram, Cambiaso; McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic. All. Tudor