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How to watch Real Madrid vs Juventus live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction
Real Madrid and Juventus square off in Miami on Tuesday in a beauty of a last 16 game at the FIFA Club World Cup. MORE — Prize money list for Club World Cup The winner will play either Borussia Dortmund or Monterrey in the quarterfinal and there's the potential to face either Bayern Munich or PSG in the semifinals as they're on a tough side of the bracket. Advertisement Xabi Alonso's Real were unbeaten in the group stage and smashed RB Salzburg 3-0 to clinch top spot in their group. Vinicius Junior was superb in that win and we are now starting to get a really good idea of what Real will look like under their new manager. There are still growing pains with their new 3-5-2 formation, which you would expect, but given the individual quality they have Real remain one of the favorites to win this competition. MORE — Club World Cup schedule, bracket Juventus started the competition well but were hammered 5-2 by Manchester City in their final group game which meant they finished in second-place and set up this tie with Real. Manager Igor Tudor took over in March and is still reshaping Juve. But after a promising end to last season, which saw them rally to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, the former Juve defender will be given plenty of time to turn them into Serie A title contenders once again. How to watch Real Madrid vs Juventus live, stream link and start time Kick off time: 3pm ET Tuesday (July 1) Venue: Hard Rock Stadium — Miami, Florida TV Channel/Streaming: Stream every game live on DAZN, for free Real Madrid team news, focus Alonso has been praising new signing Dean Huijsen at center back and Real's new-look defense will be tested by Juventus. Jude Bellingham is playing in a slightly different role and Alonso has also singled him out for praise, while Federico Valverde continues to deliver in midfield and Vinicius Junior was excellent against Salzburg. Kylian Mbappe has yet to feature at the Club World Cup after his stomach issue but he is set to play some part in this last 16 game. Not a bad option off the bench... Juventus team news, focus Tudor prefers a 3-4-2-1 system so we can expect this game to be tight and Juve's tactics will match up well against Real Madrid. Dusan Vlahovic got the nod up top and scored against City but Randal Kolo Muani's extra mobility could see him come back in to the starting lineup for this game. Turkish sensation Kenan Yildiz is also likely to start, while this is a big game for USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie up against Valverde, Bellingham and Co. Real Madrid vs Juventus prediction This is going to be closer than most people think but Real Madrid have the extra individual quality and they will make it count. Real Madrid 2-1 Juventus.
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Juventus keen on Leonardo Balerdi to bolster the defence
Juventus keen on Leonardo Balerdi to bolster the defence Juventus are keen on signing Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi this summer to strengthen their backline (h/t La Gazzetta dello Sport). The 5-2 defeat against Manchester City in the Club World Cup has shifted the Bianconeri's focus towards defensive reinforcements in the transfer window. Advertisement With Gleison Bremer close to returning from a long-term injury, the Old Lady are seeking a top-quality central defender to partner with the Brazilian. Manager Igor Tudor has handpicked Balerdi as the ideal target, having previously worked with him at Marseille. The Croatian gaffer highly values the Argentine's talent, discipline, leadership, adaptability and fighting spirit. However, it will be harder for the suitors to prise him away from the French club, who are unwilling to sell one of their key players. Balerdi's responsibility has grown at Marseille after being handed the captaincy by manager Roberto De Zerbi. Advertisement The 26-year-old featured in 27 games in Ligue 1 last season, helping Les Minots secure Champions League qualification. His impressive form at the club level has seen him become a regular for the Argentine national team. Balerdi is in contention to secure a place in the World Cup squad next year. Several Premier League clubs and AS Roma are also keeping tabs on Balerdi, who could cost more than €40 million. The Bianconeri are looking to sell some of the out-of-favour players to afford Balerdi's price tag. The likes of Lloyd Kelly and Daniele Rugani are on the chopping block. The Old Lady have lined up a few alternatives if they fail in Balerdi's pursuit. West Ham's Nayef Aguerd, Bologna's John Lucumi and Jeff Chabot of Stuttgart are on the wishlist.
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2 days ago
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Man City's lesson shows Juventus need more than Tudor says
Igor Tudor feels Juventus need three reinforcements to become credible title contenders next season, but a 5-2 loss against Manchester City proved the Bianconeri will require more new faces. Juventus faced a brutal reality check on Thursday, suffering a 5-2 loss to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. The Bianconeri had already qualified for the Club World Cup Round of 16 following victories against Al Ain and Wydad and only needed a draw to win Group G. Advertisement Even if Juventus had beaten Manchester City in the Champions League in November under Thiago Motta, the Premier League giants' latest win wasn't really surprising, except for the scale of their triumph. ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Phil Foden #47 of Manchester City scores his team's fourth goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by) The scoreline says everything you know about the game, even more than Man City's 24 shots against Juventus' five and the seven Michele Di Gregorio's saves against Ederson's none. True, Igor Tudor had rotated the team considerably, starting a few key players on the bench, including Kenan Yildiz, Randal Kolo Muani, and Andrea Cambiaso, and giving, perhaps, a final chance to the struggling Teun Koopmeiners, Nico Gonzalez, and Dusan Vlahovic. Advertisement Tudor reiterated at the start of the Club World Cup, and even before that, after the final Serie A match of the season, against Venezia, that the Bianconeri would need three new signings to be genuine title contenders next season. Nevertheless, the result and the performance against Manchester City suggest otherwise. What Juventus need in defence and midfield epa12014617 Juventus Manuel Locatelli jubilates after scoring the opening goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match AS Roma vs Juventus FC at Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 06 April 2025. EPA-EFE/ANGELO CARCONI Gleison Bremer will be like a new signing in defence, returning to action after a tricky ligament injury sustained in October. However, if Pierre Kalulu is the starting right central defender in a 3-4-2-1 formation, then the Bianconeri will need a new face at the back unless Federico Gatti is used on the left-hand side of the backline or the inconsistent Lloyd Kelly is tasked with the job. Advertisement Moving into the midfield department, Juventus will surely need a right or left wing-back as Andrea Cambiaso can play on either flank. On the right, Alberto Costa showed decent developments, especially in the final third of the pitch during the Club World Cup, but his performance against Manchester City suggests he still has a lot of work to do defensively. ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Pierre Kalulu #15 of Juventus FC reacts after conceding an own goal scored for Manchester City's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by) Nico Gonzalez was one of the wingers signed with Thiago Motta last summer, but the Argentine is struggling to adapt to a right-wing-back position with more defensive duties than a custom attacking winger, and has also failed to deliver consistently as an attacking midfielder, contrary to Francisco Conceiçao. In central midfield, Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram appear to be the designated starters, but Juventus need more quality in the core of the pitch, and considering an upgrade on Locatelli should not be out of question. Could Teun Koopmeiners be the man replacing Locatelli as the team's playmaker? Debatable, mainly because the Dutchman has played five of his six games under Tudor as an attacking midfielder. Advertisement Kenan Yildiz will surely be the man to watch in Turin next season. In the game against Manchester City, he set up Dusan Vlahovic twice, seeing the Serbian waste the first chance and find the net with his second attempt. But who could partner Yildiz behind a lone striker? Yet again, Koopmeiners is an option, but he desperately needs to regain confidence and be more effective in front of the goal, while Conceiçao has shown good progress in the Club World Cup. Kolo Muani key to Juventus transfer strategy in attack PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 22: Kenan Yildiz #10 of Juventus FC celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Randal Kolo Muani #20 of Juventus FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 22, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) Nevertheless, the Portuguese is on loan at Juventus, who must pay €30m to make his move permanent from Porto. According to Gazzetta, the number one alternative to Chico is Manchester United's outcast Jadon Sancho. Advertisement Last but not least, there's the attack. Yet again, Kolo Muani is on loan from PSG until the end of the Club World Cup, and Juventus must negotiate a longer deal with the Ligue 1 giants, knowing that the France international would be glad to stay at the Allianz Stadium. On the other hand, Vlahovic is tipped to leave as his contract expires in 2026 and he has shown no desire to continue with the Old Lady. This means Juventus will need one new centre forward if Kolo Muani stays, otherwise they'll be looking for two central strikers. The main name linked with a move to Juventus these days is Jonathan David, who has already reached an agreement with the Serie A giants but is waiting for his representatives to finalise the details regarding agent fees. With the Bianconeri competing in three competitions again next season, including the Champions League, it's predictable that they'll need at least four or five new signings to be competitive again in 2025-26. The latest defeat against Manchester City clearly showed that many of those who started the game can't be offered a guaranteed spot in the Bianconeri's XI next season.
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2 days ago
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Leeds in talks with agent of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz
Leeds United have reportedly opened preliminary talks with the entourage of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is not part of Igor Tudor's plans. reports that Leeds United have shown interest in Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz by opening preliminary talks with the midfielder's entourage. Leeds call agent of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Douglas Luiz of Juventus is challenged by Karol Linetty of Torino during the Serie A match between Torino and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Douglas Luiz formally joined Juventus in a €50m deal from Aston Villa a year ago, but has struggled with injuries and limited playing time in Turin, accumulating just 877 minutes on the pitch without contributing to any goals. Premier League options for Douglas Luiz TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Douglas Luiz of Juventus reacts to a missed chance during the Serie A match between Juventus and Venezia at Allianz Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Douglas Luiz was seen chatting to Pep Guardiola during a Club World Cup game between Manchester City and Juventus on Thursday, but according to the report, the Premier League giants are not pursuing a potential deal for the ex-Aston Villa star. ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Teun Koopmeiners #8 of Juventus FC scores his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by) Manchester United could be a possible destination for the 27-year-old, but only after July 1. In contrast, the pathway leading to Leeds is more feasible in the final days of June due to financial reasons.
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3 days ago
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Manchester City beats Juventus 5-2 to win Group G of Club World Cup
ORLANDO, Fla. — Manchester City won Group G of the Club World Cup with a dominant performance on Thursday, beating Juventus 5-2 at Camping World Stadium. Man City went ahead 2-1 on an own goal in the 26th minute when defender Pierre Kalulu, attempting to intercept a pass at close range, sent the ball into the net. The rout was on from there. Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Savinho scored in the second half to make it 5-1. Haaland's goal was the 300th of his career. Man City midfielder Rodri, last year's Ballon d'Or winner, made his first start since he had knee ligament surgery in September. He left for a substitute in the 66th minute. Jeremy Doku opened the scoring for Man City in the ninth minute, and Teun Koopmeiners equalized two minutes later. Dusan Vlahovic scored in the 84th minute for the Italian club, which finished second in the group. Juventus showed some late life when Vlahovic brought the ball into close range and found the back of the net. Manchester City will face the Group H runner-up on June 30 at Orlando. Juventus will take on the Group H winner on July 1 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. 'Manchester City are a very high-level team. It's very difficulty to play against them. Today we struggled and we have to accept that.' — Juventos coach Igor Tudor. 'I'm really pleased. ... We are going to try to maintain this rhythm for as long as possible.' — Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola. ___ AP soccer:
