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Juventus vs Wydad Casablanca: Preview and Prediction Juventus can secure early passage into the FIFA Club World Cup knockout rounds when they meet Moroccan champions Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia on Sunday. After a resounding win in their opener, the Bianconeri are within touching distance of the Last 16, while their North African opponents are already staring at an early exit following a tough start. Making their long-awaited debut in the modern FIFA Club World Cup, Juventus announced themselves in style with a commanding 5-0 victory over Al-Ain in Washington DC. It was a performance that not only sent a message to Group G but also hinted at a rejuvenated identity under Igor Tudor, who was recently confirmed as full-time head coach following his interim stint. ............ Despite only qualifying for this expanded edition as UEFA’s eighth-ranked side over a four-year period, the Bianconeri looked anything but second-tier in their opener. With their next match against Manchester City set to be a far tougher test, Sunday’s fixture becomes a must-win to avoid pressure heading into the final group round. Tudor, himself a former Juventus defender, has embraced the challenge of restoring pride to a club that has endured several turbulent seasons without domestic silverware. That effort begins now on the global stage, where a place in the round of 16 is within immediate reach. ............ Team News & Tactics Juventus Juventus head into their second Group G fixture at the Club World Cup with most of their core squad available, but a few notable absentees remain. Arkadiusz Milik and Gleison Bremer, both recently back in training following extended spells on the sidelines, have not been registered for the tournament and will play no part in the United States. Backup goalkeeper Mattia Perin and defender Juan Cabal also remain out due to injury. There is, however, positive news for head coach Igor Tudor as Manuel Locatelli, who missed Italy duty earlier this month due to an ankle injury, is now nearing full fitness. The influential midfielder may be recalled straight into the starting eleven as the Bianconeri look to secure progression before facing Manchester City in their final group match. Tudor may also consider light rotation to manage workloads, with players like Dusan Vlahovic, Teun Koopmeiners, and Douglas Luiz pushing for minutes. Tudor is expected to stick with the 3-4-2-1 formation that served Juventus well in their emphatic win over Al-Ain. Michele Di Gregorio will continue in goal after keeping a clean sheet in the opener. In defence, Pierre Kalulu and Federico Gatti are expected to occupy the right and central roles respectively, with Lloyd Kelly on the left of the back three, providing balance and composure in distribution. The midfield four will likely include Andrea Cambiaso at left wing-back and Nicolas Gonzalez on the right. In central midfield, Khephren Thuram should retain his place following a strong showing in the opener, and if passed fit, Manuel Locatelli will partner him to offer control, tempo, and defensive cover. In the two advanced playmaker roles behind the striker, Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz will provide the creative spark, having both contributed with goals in the first match. Leading the line is expected to be Randal Kolo Muani, who scored twice against Al-Ain and offers dynamic movement and pressing from the front. However, Dusan Vlahovic remains a strong alternative if Tudor opts for rotation. Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Gonzalez, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani Wydad Casablanca ............ Probable Lineup (5-4-1): Benabid; Moufi, Meijers, Boutouil, Ferreira, Moufid; Amrabat, Malsa, El Moubarik, Lorch; Rayhi Key Stats Juventus began their Club World Cup campaign with a 5-0 victory over Al-Ain, their biggest margin of victory in any international tournament since 2012. They scored four goals in the first half—a feat they hadn’t achieved since 2018. Wydad Casablanca have never won a match at the FIFA Club World Cup. Across four appearances, they’ve managed just one draw and suffered three defeats, scoring only two goals in the process. Wydad have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five matches across all competitions, including their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the group opener. They’ve also failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their Club World Cup appearances. Despite missing key players like Bremer, Milik, and Perin, Juventus have used 16 different players in their starting lineups and substitutions already in this tournament. Player to Watch Randal Kolo Muani In a match where Juventus are expected to dominate possession and create chances, Randal Kolo Muani stands out as the player most likely to make the difference. His pace, intelligent movement, and finishing ability make him a nightmare for stretched defences, especially one like Wydad Casablanca’s, which has shown vulnerabilities under pressure. After scoring twice in Juventus’s opening win over Al-Ain, Kolo Muani comes into this fixture full of confidence and sharpness. His ability to time runs behind the backline and exploit space in transition will be crucial against a side that defends deep and looks to counter. Whether stretching the defence, linking up with creative midfielders, or finishing off attacking moves, Kolo Muani offers a complete forward presence. ............ Prediction Juventus 3-1 Wydad Casablanca On paper and form, Juventus hold a clear advantage. With momentum, tactical clarity, and a sharp frontline, they are expected to dictate the game from the outset. Wydad Casablanca have the potential to disrupt with energy and individual flair, but unless they drastically improve their execution in the final third, it is hard to see them containing the Italians for 90 minutes. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/06/21/juventus-vs-wydad-casablanca-preview-and-prediction/

Club World Cup Preview: Juventus vs Wydad AC – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Potentially 90 minutes away from reaching the quarter-finals in their maiden FIFA Club World Cup appearance, Juventus take on Wydad AC in Philadelphia in their second Group G outing. Lincoln Financial Field sets the stage for the first-ever meeting between the two teams, and the stakes can hardly be any higher. After a sub-standard 2024/25 season, this could mark the beginning of a new winning cycle for the record-time Italian champions. Juventus couldn’t have hoped for a better way to kick things off in the United States as they humbled Al-Ain 5-0 in their opening group game. Francisco Conceicao and Randal Kolo Muani scored two goals apiece to inspire the Bianconeri to a statement victory in Washington. As a result, Juventus can seal progression into the knockout stages with a game to spare if they beat Wydad on Sunday late afternoon. ............ Match Preview Juventus Sheer firepower saw Juventus wipe the floor with Al-Ain on day one. It was the biggest-ever victory an Italian club had pulled off at the Club World Cup, perhaps setting the tone for a standout result in the newly formatted competition. Head coach Igor Tudor may have found a formula for success. Indeed, Juventus have finally strung together three consecutive wins, last achieving this feat in February. Furthermore, they’ve been restless in front of goal, netting at least two on each occasion at an average of 3.33 per game. Delivering action from the get-go, they put four unanswered first-half goals past Al-Ain in the curtain-raising fixture. Another noteworthy takeaway from that victory was a rare clean sheet for the Turin heavyweights. As such, they could win back-to-back matches without conceding for the first time since August last year. Considering a sizeable gulf in class between the two teams, it’s hard to discard the possibility of another shutout. However, it could lead to another low-scoring event, which has recently been a common theme in Juventus’ outings. Only three of their last ten have produced 3+ goals. Wydad AC ............ Team News Arkadiusz Milik, Gleison Bremer, and Juan Cabal are on the verge of full recovery. However, all three should stay on the sidelines. Meanwhile, this could be a chance for Dusan Vlahovic to rescue his Juventus career amid talks the Serie A giants are considering offloading him to Milan. ............ Juventus vs Wydad AC Potential Starting Line-ups Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Gonzalez, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani. Wydad AC (5-4-1): Benabid; Moufi, Meijers, Boutouil, Ferreira, Moufid; Amrabat, Malsa, Mailula, Lorch; Rayhi. Juventus vs Wydad FC Prediction Wydad won’t go down without a fight, but Juventus should have more than enough quality and attacking potency to outgun the Egyptians. A 2-0 scoreline could be the order of the day unless Tudor’s defense gives away another cheap goal as they often had toward the end of the Serie A season. Prediction: Juventus to Win . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/club-world-cup-preview-juventus-vs-wydad-ac-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Two Juventus stars competing for starting role in attacking trident against Wydad Juventus manager Igor Tudor has a selection dilemma to resolve before Sunday’s clash against Wydad CA. The contest will take place in Philadelphia on Sunday, 18:00 CET. The Serie A giants started their Club World Cup campaign on a high note, demolishing Al Ain by five unanswered goals. ............ Tudor is leaning towards confirming the starting lineup that produced a commanding display on the opening matchday, or at least the bulk of it. In attack, Randal Kolo Muani will certainly lead the attack once more at the expense of Dusan Vlahovic, especially after receiving the MVP award for his exploits against Al Ain. ............ Moreover, Kenan Yildiz remains an undisputed starter in the left attacking midfielder role. The Turkish youngster was also on the scoresheet against the UAE giants on Wednesday. ............ On the other hand, Francisco Conceicao’s starting berth is under threat, despite bagging a fabulous brace last time around. Tudor is considering reinstating Teun Koopmeiners who has now recovered from the injury that kept him out of action for two months. ............ Many would argue that the Portuguese winger is more deserving of a starting role, whether based on his latest display, or his overall performance throughout the campaign. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/conceicao-koopmeiners-starting-role-juventus-wydad/

Juventus scouted Flamengo youngster in Club World Cup victory over Chelsea Juventus reportedly sent emissaries to watch Flamengo’s Wesley in action against Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup. ............ The 21-year-old is a youth product of Tubarao who made the move to Flamengo in January 2021, and has been a member of the first team since 2023. ............ He also made his senior debut for the Brazilian national team last March, and now has two international caps under his belt. Therefore, Juventus believe he would be a good addition to Igor Tudor’s squad, even though Alberto Costa has been making large strides as of late. Nevertheless, the pink newspaper reveals that Flamengo’s asking price represents a major hurdle. The Brazilians are aiming for a transfer fee worth €30 million, which might be too hefty for the Serie A giants. ............ But if Costa continues to impress in the Club World Cup, perhaps signing a new right wingback won’t be a priority for the management, especially with the likes of Nicolo Savona, Andrea Cambiaso, Timothy Weah and Nicolas Gonzalez capable of filling the role when required. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-scouted-wesley-club-world-cup-chelsea/

Si dice che Danilo e Thiago Motta siano venuti alle mani. Chissá se sará vero?

Platini, 70 anni di un artista senza tempo: buon compleanno Le Roi https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/mondiale-per-club/2025/06/21-141492393/platini_70_anni_di_un_artista_senza_tempo_buon_compleanno_le_roi

Ceferin e Gravina sono le crocerossine che accudiscono i sofferenti cartonati.

Panchina Tribuna E pagasse pure il biglietto per vedersi la partita. Allenamento a parte e fuori rosa.

Non allena piú l'Inter ma le abitudini di Limone non sono cambiate nemmeno all'estero. Mette le mani addosso al quarto uomo protestando. Ma questo ci fa o ci é?

Luis Enrique: "La squadra piú forte affrontata? Il Botafogo"! E l'Inter?

Il caldo americano e la manita gli hanno lesionato l'unico neurone che aveva. Peggio di Materazzi, sembrava impossibile.

I campioni d'Europa del PSG battuti dal Botafogo 0-1! Gol di Igor Jesus.

Costa, Yildiz & the most interesting numbers Juventus registered against Al Ain Juventus began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign on the right foot, smashing five goals past Al Ain on Wednesday night. ............ For the first time since their contest against Sassuolo in February 2018, the Old Lady scored four goals in the first half of an official fixture, thus breaking a seven-plus-year run. On another note, Kolo Muani picked up from where he left off in the final round of the Serie A campaign. The French striker has now registered five goals in his last six appearances, putting his 11-match drought behind him. Alberto Costa may have endured a slow start to his Italian experience after making his January move, but he’s now growing in confidence and esteem with every new appearance. The Portuguese right-back created the first two goals, becoming the first Juventus ‘defender’ to provide two assists in a match since Danilo’s exploits against Salernitana in January 2024. Yildiz became the second youngest scorer in the tournament, only behind Paris Saint-Germain’s teenager Senny Mayulu (17/05/2006). Finally, Igor Tudor fielded the third-youngest starting lineup in the tournament, with an average age of 24 years and 171 days. Only Red Bull Salzburg (22 years and 243 days) and Manchester City (24 years and 93 days) put on younger lineups. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/costa-yildiz-the-most-interesting-numbers-juventus-registered-against-al-ain/

Juventus 5 - Al Ain 0: Initial reaction and random observations If Juventus were to start off the Club World Cup on a positive note, they certainly had the chance to do so against competition that were not exactly deemed anywhere close to the best in the tournament. There’s the big showdown with an English giant at the end of the group stage, but the final fixture of Matchday 1 was Juve’s first opportunity to show some intent in the United States. ............ Within the opening 30 minutes at Audi Field, Juventus had already run out to a three-goal lead. The Bianconeri — albeit in their brand new all-blue away kit — didn’t take their foot off the gas despite that early lead, with Randal Kolo Muani securing a first-half brace to go along with goals from Francisco Conceição and Kenan Yildiz to put Juve up 4-0 going into halftime. It was all they needed to open their Club World Cup campaign with a 5-0 victory over UAE side Al Ain, with Conceição also claiming a brace before the final whistle was sounded. It was an incredibly efficient night in front of goal for a Juve side that, as we know all too well from the Serie A season, is something we haven’t been able to say all too often of late. Juventus recorded four shots on target in the first half. They scored four goals in the first half. ............ The catch in all of this, of course, is that four of Juventus’ five goals were scored by players who are still on loan at the club and may not even be a part of next season’s roster if something can’t be worked out later this summer. We know Juventus want to keep Kolo Muani and that there are certainly talks to come in the next few weeks. Conceição, though, is a hard situation to read — so much of the first few weeks of the Igor Tudor era was filled with him barely playing ... but now? It’s hard to say, and it’s not like Juventus couldn’t use a player with his trickiness and creativity on the roster come the start of the 2025-26 campaign. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS ............ By the time it was halftime, that humidity figure was up to 95%. My goodness. That header from Kolo Muani on his first goal. That sure was a cool finish. Oh, you want something that’s potentially even cooler? Well, then there’s Kolo Muani’s finish on his second goal, with nice little shot with the outside of his foot so that the ball bends in at the far post and doesn’t go wide. Just perfectly executed. That finish from Yildiz, too. All of Juventus’ goals against Al Ain had something really nice to go along with it and were far from simple finishes. The fact that Yildiz placed his shot where he did and go as much on it in terms of velocity while completely draped by an Al Ain defender just shows you how strong he is despite being just barely 20 years old. That boy, he’s pretty good. Don’t worry, I didn’t forget Chico. That little man was everywhere. And the fact he had enough juice in his legs for that fantastic run that nearly set up Kolo Muani for a hat trick was a great capper to a great night. ............ Your assist leader after Matchday 1 of the Club World Cup: Alberto Costa. Also leading the Club World Cup in assists after Matchday 1: Khephren Thuram. ............ Seeing Alberto Costa do good things — regardless of how you feel about the level of competition Juventus faced on Wednesday night — was really nice to see. If he has a nice tournament, he’s going to be carrying some really positive vibes into next season. Nicola Savona playing in the center of Tudor’s back three was not something I was expecting to see when the starting lineups were announced. But here we are, and I think it went pretty admirably. ............ We got 45 whole minutes of Douglas Luiz against Al Ain. How ‘bout that?! Welcome back, Pierre Kalulu. Nice to see you again. The one downside of the big first-half lead? How Juventus began the second half. Thank goodness for Michele Di Gregorio being good and for VAR coming to the rescue or else there would have been no shutout. With their five-goal night, Juve are now atop Group G on goal differential. Take that, Pep! Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/6/19/24451708/juventus-al-ain-2025-club-world-cup-group-stage-final-score-result-initial-reaction-observations

Tudor praises Juventus duo after solid performance against Al Ain Juventus manager Igor Tudor was naturally pleased with the overall performance of the team following the dominating 5-0 victory over Al Ain. The Bianconeri kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign by making a big statement, pummelling their Emirati opponents with five unanswered goals. ............ After the match, Tudor applauded his men for putting up a strong display in Washington, but insists it wasn’t easy to play in the heat. “Al Ain pushed at the beginning, but we responded in the right way, it’s a good result and a good start that gives us confidence,” said the Croatian manager in his post-match interview. “We were good at managing the tempo of the game, also because it was hot. We want to go as far as possible in the competition, we are happy with this start.” ............ “Conceicao had a good game, as did Kolo Muani. They are doing well, and I am also happy with the return of Federico Gatti and Teun Koopmeiners, they are important players.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-praises-juventus-duo-after-solid-performance-against-al-ain/

Juventus smash Al Ain in maiden FIFA Club World Cup appearance Juventus began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with an emphatic victory over Al Ain by five unanswered goals. The contest took place at the Audi Field in Washington, DC, and the Bianconeri managed to assert their authority from start to finish. Igor Tudor maintained his 3-4-2-1 formation, spearheaded by Randal Kolo Muani, with Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz completing the attacking trident. ............ The goal festival began in the 11th minute when a slick series of passes culminated with a pinpoint cross from Costa and was met by the towering header of Kolo Muani who opened the scoring for the Turin-based giants. Ten minutes later, it was Conceicao’s time to leave his mark, as he dribbled past a few opponents inside the box, before beating his compatriot, Rui Patricio, with a deflected shot. At the half-hour mark, Yildiz made his presence felt as he took on his marker before unleashing a fabulous shot from the outside of the box that found the bottom corner. Just before the half-time whistle, Thuram picked up Kolo Muani with a sensational long ball, and the latter made no mistake from close range. ............ Afterwards, Conceicao followed in Kolo Muani’s footsteps by bagging his brace with an exquisite solo effort. ............ Juventus have thus taken the lead in Group G ahead of Manchester City who beat Wydad by two goals earlier on Wednesday. The Bianconeri’s next contest will take place on Sunday against the Moroccan club in Philadelphia. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/highlights-juventus-smash-al-ain-in-maiden-fifa-club-world-cup-appearance/

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Club World Cup Preview: Al-Ain vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Juventus qualified for the UEFA Champions League via another top-four finish in Serie A. However, the 2024/25 season didn’t go as expected. Despite massive squad investments, the Bianconeri never questioned Napoli’s Scudetto credentials. On the contrary, they had to fear for their top-four status until the final weekend. Former manager Thiago Motta failed to meet expectations, and Igor Tudor will aim to avoid the same fate after steering the club back to Europe’s elite competition. ............ Unlike their rivals, Al-Ain triumphed in the AFC Champions League as recently as 2023. As such, they’ll return to the Club World Cup for the first time since 2018, when they had to settle for a runner-up finish after a 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the showpiece event. ............ Match Preview Al-Ain ............ Juventus After years of decline, few know what to expect from Juventus on the global stage. Indeed, the record-time Italian champions suffered an early UEFA Champions League exit in 2024/25 and were slow to recover ever after. Juventus’ middling return of seven wins from 14 domestic games after the continental heartbreak doesn’t make for good reading (D3, L4). If it’s any consolation, they had finished the last Serie A season on a five-game unbeaten run (W3, D2), including a decisive 3-2 win at Venezia on the final weekend. For so long, Juventus had been synonymous with defensive soundness. However, that’s now part of the club’s past, with the Bianconeri only managing three clean sheets across their last 11 fixtures. Therefore, Tudor will hope to address these leaks in the United States and keep his side in good shape ahead of 2025/26. On the other hand, Dusan Vlahovic may be playing his last tournament in the Juventus shirt. Manchester United have intensified their pursuit of the ex-Fiorentina striker despite Tudor’s willingness to reinstate the Serbian striker. Perhaps this event could be his final chance to rekindle his Juventus career. Team News ............ Meanwhile, Manuel Locatelli should be in contention for the starting line-up despite withdrawing from the Italy national team due to injury. However, this clash will come too soon for Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, Mattia Perin, and Arkadiusz Milik. Al-Ain vs Juventus Potential Starting Line-ups Al-Ain (3-4-1-2): Patricio; Autonne, Park, Cardoso; Traore, Nader, Palacios, Erik; Kaku; Laba, Rahimi. Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Gonzalez, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani. Al-Ain vs Juventus Prediction Despite all the struggles throughout the season, Juventus still boast a competitive edge in this contest. A narrow win for the Italian giants is on the cards. Indeed, this won’t be a walk in the park for Tudor’s side. Prediction: Juventus to Win . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/club-world-cup-preview-al-ain-vs-juventus-team-news-line-ups-prediction/