Real Madrid Names Squad with Ferland Mendy's Return for Juventus Champions League Clash

Real Madrid is preparing to host Juventus at the Santiago Bernabeu in a critical Champions League match, aiming to maintain their perfect record in the group stage under coach Xabi Alonso. The team is dealing with several absences due to injuries and suspensions, including Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Dani Ceballos, and Dean Huijsen. Notably, Ferland Mendy returns to the squad after a six-month injury layoff, marking a significant boost for Los Blancos. Real Madrid's lineup for the match includes changes with Raúl Asencio, Arda Güler, Brahim Díaz, and Vinícius Jr. starting, while some regulars have been rested possibly with an eye on the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona. Juventus arrives in poor form, having not won in six games and drawn recent Champions League matches, placing them under pressure against a confident Real Madrid.