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Mbappe Returns: Real Madrid vs. Juventus Team News & Predictions

Real Madrid vs. Juventus lineups, team news, score prediction: Mbappe likely back from illness image

After a successful group stage, Xabi Alonso is set to face a significant challenge in his debut tournament as Real Madrid’s manager, as they take on Juventus in Miami this Tuesday.

Los Blancos netted seven goals and conceded only two, bouncing back from a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal in their opening match with decisive wins over Pachuca and RB Salzburg.

The team has begun to exhibit the impact of Alonso’s leadership, but there remains ample room for development.

On the other hand, Juventus narrowly secured their place in next year’s Champions League, finishing in fourth position in Serie A last season. They still have a considerable journey ahead to reclaim their previous status as a dominant force in Italian football, following their decline from a decade-long period of success in 2021.

The Sporting News highlights the latest updates regarding the teams and player injuries as the match approaches.

Predicted lineups and team news for Real Madrid vs. Juventus

Kylian Mbappe faced a health scare due to gastroenteritis and missed all group matches. However, after being discharged, he returned to training before the RB Salzburg match, so he should be ready for knockout rounds. Gonzalo Garcia made an impressive contribution in Mbappe’s absence, though keeping him in the lineup may be challenging once Mbappe is back.

Endrick is also back with Real Madrid, having resumed training following a hamstring injury, while Antonio Rudiger has recovered from a knee problem that cut his season short. Additionally, Raul Asencio is available again after serving a one-match suspension due to a red card against Pachuca.

Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy remain sidelined with long-term injuries.

Projected Real Madrid XI (4-4-2 diamond, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, F. Garcia — Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler — Vinicius Jr, Mbappe.

Injuries: Endrick (hamstring, doubtful), Carvajal (knee), Camavinga (muscle), Mendy (muscle).
Suspensions: None.

Complete Real Madrid roster

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Fran Gonzalez, Andriy Lunin, Sergio Mestre.

Defenders: Diego Aguado, David Alaba, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raul Asencio, Dani Carvajal, Jesus Fortea, Fran Garcia, Dean Huijsen, Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao, Jacobo Ramon, Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Vazquez, Yusi.

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Chema, Arda Guler, Mario Martin, Luka Modric, Victor Munoz, Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde.

Forwards: Brahim Diaz, Endrick, Gonzalo Garcia, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior.


Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli returned from an ankle injury during the 4-1 victory over Wydad, and he was included in the starting lineup alongside American Weston McKennie to face Manchester City. This pushed Khephren Thuram to the bench.

The young Turkish player Kenan Yildiz scored two goals against Wydad, bringing his tournament total to three, but was rotated out against City, where Dusan Vlahovic netted a goal, complicating the forward choices. Other players vying for spots include Francisco Conceicao and Randal Kolo Muani, as Igor Tudor seeks the ideal attacking lineup.

Defender Nicolo Savona sustained an injury in Orlando and will miss the remainder of the World Cup.

Projected Juventus XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Di Gregorio (GK) — Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly — Costa, McKennie, Locatelli, Kostic — N. Gonzalez, Koopmeiners — Yildiz.

Injuries: Savona (ankle), Perin (hand), Cabal (knee), Bremer (knee).
Suspensions: None.
Players on yellow cards: Conceicao, Cambiaso, McKennie, Gatti, Thuram, Kalulu.

Complete Juventus roster

Goalkeepers: Michele Di Gregorio, Giovanni Daffara, Giovanni Garofani, Carlo Pinsoglio

Defenders: Bremer, Andrea Cambiaso, Alberto Costa, Federico Gatti, Javier Gil, Pierre Kalulu, Lloyd Kelly, Jonas Rouhi, Daniele Rugani, Nicolo Savona

Midfielders: Vasilijie Adzic, Filip Kostic, Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie, Teun Koopmeiners, Kephren Thuram, Douglas Luiz, Augusto Owusu, Stefano Turco

Forwards: Lorenzo Anghele, Samuel Mbangula, Francisco Conceicao, Nicolo Cudrig, Randal Kolo Muani, Tommaso Mancini, Arkadiusz Milik, Nico Gonzalez, Alessandro Pietrelli, Dusan Vlahovic, Timothy Weah, Kenan Yildiz.

Score Prediction for Real Madrid vs. Juventus

Juventus appeared heavily outmatched against Manchester City, and a similar outcome is anticipated in this matchup.

Although Real Madrid lacks the ruthless edge of Guardiola’s team, Juventus struggles with a talent shortage in various areas. Currently, they face significant challenges when competing against elite Champions League opponents.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Juventus

Viewing Details: Real Madrid vs. Juventus: Live stream and TV channel

Here’s how to catch this Club World Cup knockout match across different major regions:

  Date Time TV channel Streaming
USA Tue, Jul. 1 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT TUDN, UniMas Fubo, DAZN
Canada Tue, Jul. 1 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT  — DAZN
UK Tue, Jul. 1 8 p.m. BST Channel 5 DAZN
Australia Wed, Jul. 2 7 a.m. AEST  — DAZN, Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports
India Wed, Jul. 2 12:30 a.m. IST  — DAZN, tabii

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