Xabi Alonso’s All-Out Push for Champions League Glory: See Real Madrid’s Full Squad for Juventus Clash
Xabi Alonso has announced his squad for an upcoming Champions League match. Real Madrid will face their European rivals, Juventus, on October 22 at 21:00 (local time) at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This match marks Juventus’s first visit to Madrid in 2,751 days, following their last competitive encounter in the Champions League quarter-finals in the 2017-18 season.
Recent Form: Real Madrid vs Juventus
Real Madrid arrives with high morale after a series of victories. Despite a setback at the Metropolitano Stadium, they have bounced back with wins against Villarreal, Kairat Almaty, and Getafe. In contrast, Juventus experienced their first loss of the season against Como last Sunday, putting them in a challenging situation.
Key Match Ahead
The clash against Juventus is seen as a significant test for Real Madrid. It will serve as a crucial preparation before their upcoming match against Barcelona just four days later. Xabi Alonso recognizes that a win against Juventus would solidify their authority ahead of El Clásico.
Injury Report: Key Players Missing
For this important match, Coach Xabi Alonso will be without several key players. Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold have both been ruled out, despite training with the squad. Other absentees include Dean Huijsen, Dani Ceballos, Antonio Rüdiger, and David Alaba.
Real Madrid’s Squad for Juventus Clash
Here is the finalized squad list for Real Madrid:
- Goalkeepers:
- Thibaut Courtois
- Lunin
- Fran González
- Defenders:
- Éder Militão
- Raúl Asencio
- Álvaro Carreras
- Fran García
- Ferland Mendy
- Midfielders:
- Jude Bellingham
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Federico Valverde
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Arda Güler
- Thiago Pitarch
- Forwards:
- Vinicius Júnior
- Kylian Mbappé
- Rodrygo Goes
- Gonzalo García
- Brahim Díaz
- Franco Mastantuono
- Endrick
As Real Madrid prepares for this crucial Champions League encounter, the focus remains on achieving a strong performance against Juventus.