Things couldn’t have gone worse for Tudor’s Juventus. If the team we saw against City is the one that faces Real Madrid in the round of 16, it looks like the end of the road for them in this competition.
The Croatian coach’s decision to make numerous changes did not pay off, although it must be said that there was very little chance of a victory. Or even a draw, given that Guardiola’s team proved to be a cut above. Against Salzburg, however, Real Madrid began to show glimpses of something after their first two lackluster performances. And we know this team’s DNA well: when the bar is raised, they are always there.
Real Madrid-Juventus predictions, our picks
Let’s start with the scorer. He never tried against Salzburg. But against Juventus, given that the Bianconeri are still finding their feet in midfield, he could find not only the right space but also the right timing. Bellingham not only has the ability to shoot from distance, but also the time to attack the opponent’s goal. We strongly believe that there are major problems at the heart of the Bianconeri defense and he will take full advantage of that space. By striking. Yes, he’s our scorer.
Back on the scoresheet against the Austrians after two subdued performances, Vinicius Junior will have to contend with Kalulu on the left, who is far from Juve’s fittest player. But Tudor has no one else behind him, so the biggest dangers will almost certainly come from that side. And Vinicius should easily find at least two shots on target.
Finally, Kolo Muani will regain his place in attack: he made way for Vlahovic in the game against City, but he is the starter. Fast, agile, and good in the air, he could take advantage of Huijsen’s inexperience to hit the target at least once.