Real Madrid topped Group H but now face Juventus, who finished second in Group G. Madrid’s reward is a spot in a packed bracket with PSG, Bayern, and Dortmund.
They’ve responded well under Xabi Alonso, winning their last two group matches 6-1 on aggregate. Los Blancos are unbeaten in six games (W5, D1) and boast 13 CWC matches without defeat (W12, D1). Juventus lost 5-2 by Manchester City on matchday three.
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That loss was Igor Tudor’s second in charge (W7, D3, L2). It ended Juve’s four-game winning streak. The Italian side hasn’t conceded five or more goals in Europe since 1958. They will aim to bounce back with determination and pride.
Real Madrid vs Juventus | Head-to-head and player highlights
Madrid and Juventus have met 21 times, with Madrid winning 10 and Juve claiming 9 (D2). Juve have won five of the last ten encounters (D2, L3).
Last five-matches RMA vs JUV 📸
Madrid have progressed in 13 of their last 15 European Round of 16 ties. However, they haven’t scored before the 30-minute mark in their last six games. Juventus have scored twice or more in their last five matches. At the CWC, Juventus average only four shots on target per game.
Gonzalo García (Real Madrid) scored or assisted in all three group matches. He either started or finished the scoring in each of those games.
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Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) also contributed in every group match. He’s scored before half-time in his last seven scoring games.
Madrid may get a boost if Mbappé recovers from illness. Juventus will miss Nicolò Savona, who is out with an ankle injury.