Champions League JUVENTUS – REAL MADRID 3 April 2018
Champions League JUVENTUS – REAL MADRID Prediction
This is the remake of the final of last season between these two giants of European football. No benefit in terms of motivation
State of form
Barça advanced in the standings in the group stage, Juventus made speak the European experience to leave Tottenham in the round of 16 (2-2 in the first leg and win 1-2 in London on the return). In the heat of battle with Naples for the Serie A title, Max Allegri’s men conceded a bad draw on SPAL’s pitch before the truce (0-0) before dominating AC Milan at home on the weekend. last (3-1).
Author of a complicated first part of the season and long dropped in the race for the title in Liga, Real Madrid is clearly gaining momentum at this time and intends to preserve its title in the Champions League. Worn by a Cristiano Ronaldo back to his best level, the Merengues dominated the PSG in the round of 16 of C1, with 2 wins in the key (3-1 and 1-2). Winners of Girona before the international cut (6-3, with 4 goals of CR7), Zinedine Zidane players have won last weekend in Las Palmas with a team largely overhauled (3-0). Light advantage Juventus on the form
The staff for JUVENTUS – REAL MADRID
On the side of Juve, Benatia and Pjanic are suspended and the young winger Bernardeschi is forfeited. An uncertain time, the holders Alex Sandro and Mandzukic are finally available while the wingers Cuadrado and Douglas Costa are back from injury.
Having turned his squad this weekend, Real recovers Isco, Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo and Kroos (rest) but also Carvajal (suspended) on Tuesday. Note nevertheless the injury Saturday of the international defender Nacho Fernandez who is forfeit.
Probable compositions for Juventus – Real Madrid:
Juventus: Buffon – De Sciglio, Barzagli, Chiellini, Alex Sandro – Costa Douglas, Khedira, Betancur, Matuidi – Dybala – Higuain.
Real Madrid: Navas – Carvajal, Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo – Casemiro, Modric, Kroos – Isco – Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema. Small advantage Juventus on the paper
Prediction JUVENTUS – REAL MADRID
Ultra-solid on his land, Juventus can snatch a draw against a team of Real very complicated to play in C1. Draw
Prediction Today: both teams to score
Odds: 1.75