Juventus vs Real Madrid preview

November 4, 2013
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Juventus vs Real MadridFollowing the unfortunate defeat at Santiago Bernabeu, this is a must-win match for Juventus if they want to continue their Champions League campaign.

Meanwhile, los Blancos would all but secure the first place in Group B with another good result against the reigning Serie A champions.

While going strong on domestic stage, Juventus have experienced all kinds of problems in their Champions League campaign.

Back to back draws against FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray placed their qualification in doubt, while the 2-1 defeat at the Bernabeu made their task all the more difficult.

It should be noted that the Bianconeri produced a very good display in Madrid, but were extremely unfortunate not to get anything from that game.

With the team trailing second-placed Galatasaray by two points, they have no choice but to try and beat Real Madrid, with home win paying 2.50 (3/2).

One should not forget that Antonio Conte’s side were in very similar situation last term, when they needed a victory over Chelsea, and in turn recorded a 3-0 triumph.

Giorgio Chiellini misses out through suspension, whereas Mirko Vucinic, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Simone Pepe are out injured.

Probable starting line-up (4-4-2): Buffon – Caceres, Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna – Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah – Llorente, Tevez.

Unlike their next opponents, Real Madrid have been far from impressive in the league campaign, where they are already six points behind arch rivals Barcelona.

The gap would probably be even greater had it not been for some fortunate victories, but at least their Champions League campaign is going according to plan.

Following two comfortable victories against Galatasaray and FC Copenhagen, los Blancos recorded a hard-fought triumph over Juventus to move five points clear at the top.

And even though everything suggests they will win the first place in the group, Real will be looking to eliminate one of the strongest sides in the competition early on.

This is why away win needs to be considered at 2.88 (17/9) SJ, with Cristiano Ronaldo 2.10 (11/10) to continue his impressive scoring run.

Fabio Coentrao has picked up an ankle injury, but Carlo Ancelotti has no other selection worries ahead of the trip to Turin.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Casillas – Arbeloa, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo – Modric, Alonso – Bale, Di Maria, Ronaldo – Benzema.

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