Real Madrid Faces Juventus Amid Juventus Management Uncertainty

Real Madrid is set to face Juventus in a crucial UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu with several key lineup changes due to injuries. Manager Xabi Alonso has named Arda Guler as a starter, replacing Jude Bellingham, while Federico Valverde will continue at right-back in the absence of Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and David Alaba remains sidelined with a muscle injury. Real Madrid's defense is notably thin, with only two central defenders available, Raul Asencio and Eder Militao, as other key defenders are injured. Juventus head into the match amid a poor run of form, winless in six games and under heavy scrutiny with manager Igor Tudor's position under pressure. Juventus will also be missing important players like Gleison Bremer and others due to injuries, and Tudor may need to adjust his tactical approach given recent struggles. The clash not only tests Real Madrid's squad depth but also represents a critical moment for Juventus as they seek to halt their negative momentum.