FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid vs. Juventus Picks — European Heavyweights Collide in Round of 16 (Jul 1)

The intense action at the FIFA Club World Cup continues when the knockout stages heat up on Tuesday, July 1.

Real Madrid remain one of the red-hot favorites to win the competition this summer, but they will face an interesting challenge in the round of 16 when they come up against Italian heavyweights Juventus.

The Old Lady will have questions to answer after being heavily beaten by Man City in their most recent fixture at the competition in the U.S.

Real Madrid vs. Juventus Overview

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Real Madrid vs. Juventus Head-to-Head Record

Real Madrid Team News

Raul Asencio is suspended after being sent off in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Pachuca on Matchday Two. Rodrygo could be handed a start in the forward areas, while Kylian Mbappe is also back in training.

Possible Lineup

T. Courtois (GK); A. Rudiger, A. Tchouameni, D. Huijsen, T. Alexander-Arnold, J. Bellingham, F. Valverde, A. Guler, F. Garcia, V. Junior, Rodrygo

Juventus Team News

Juventus may ring the changes after being thumped 5-2 by Man City in their latest fixture. Federico Gatti, Andrea Cambiaso, and Bremer could all return to the starting eleven.

Possible Lineup

M. Di Gregorio (GK); P. Kalulu, Bremer, L. Kelly, A. Cabiaso, M. Lacatelli, W. McKennie, F. Kostic, N. Gonzalez, T. Koopmeiners, D. Vlahovic

Real Madrid vs. Juventus Picks

Juventus will need to quickly pick themselves up following a heavy defeat at the hands of Man City last week.

However, things don’t get any easier for the Old Lady when they come up against a Real Madrid side that is improving with every outing under Xabi Alonso. Based on the recent performances, Los Blancos appear to be the logical betting angle.