Socrates

Mi era sfuggita questa perla di Brahim su Thuram. Gli é andata bene che non é stato espulso.

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus – Bellingham beats solid Bianconeri defence Michele Di Gregorio was Football Italia’s MOTM in Juventus’ 1-0 loss against Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid, but the Old Lady will still leave Spain with regrets. ............ Di Gregorio 8 – Super save to deny Mbappé from point-blank range towards the end of the first half. Even more impressive in the second half on Mbappé again, and then Brahim in quick succession. Gatti 7 – One shot on target in the first half, a goal-line clearance in the second. Very solid, overall. Probably one of the best performances of his career. Rugani 6.5 – It wasn’t always easy to deal with Mbappé, as one would expect, but Rugani was always composed and tough on tackles. Kelly 5.5 – The Englishman kept Bellingham onside for Real Madrid’s winning goal. Unlucky after a confident performance. Kalulu 6.5 – Very brave down the right flank. Good forward runs, but naturally lacked quality in the final third. He was one of the many Juventus players tricked by Vinicius in the build-up to Bellingham’s goal. Koopmeiners 5.5 – ............ (73′ Locatelli 5.5) Thuram 6 – ............ (62′ Conceiçao 5.5) Cambiaso 5.5 – ............ (88′ Kostic N/A) McKennie 6 – ............ Yildiz 6 – The Turk covered a lot of ground. He turned on the light at the start of the second half with a fantastic pass for Vlahovic, but the Serbian didn’t make the run to meet the ball in front of an empty net. (73′ Openda 5.5) Vlahovic 5.5 – Started well, but was then overwhelmed by the physicality of Real Madrid defenders. He had the best chance in the game in the second half, but was denied by an excellent Courtois save (73′ David 5.5). Coach: Tudor 6 – He wanted a reaction, and Juventus showed it, but they lacked the quality and determination to score. The challenge will be to keep the same level of attention against weaker sides, especially when it will be required to command the play. Real Madrid: Courtois 7; Valverde 6, Militao 6.5, Asencio 6.5 (88′ Gonzalo N/A), A Carreras 6; Tchouameni 6, Arda Guler 6.5 (73′ Camavinga 6), Bellingham 6.5; Brahim Diaz 7 (83′ Mastrantuono N/A), Mbappé 6.5, Vinicius 6 (83′ Fran Garcia N/A). Coach: Xabi Alonso 6. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/player-ratings-real-madrid-juventus-1-0/

Champions League | Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus: Bernabeu defeat Juventus fell to their first Champions League defeat of the season, as Real Madrid only broke through with a Jude Bellingham tap-in. ............ Pierre Kalulu’s roll across prompted some panicked Marco Asencio defending, while Thibaut Courtois palmed a McKennie snapshot round the post, then got down to smother the Federico Gatti daisy-cutter. ............ Brahim Diaz could’ve done better with a header at the back post, but Di Gregorio rushed off his line and used his face to deny Kylian Mbappé at the near post on a Brahim Diaz assist. Eder Militao blasted over from the edge of the area after Mbappé dribbled past two to pull back, but after the restart threw himself in the way of Kalulu’s strike after an Alvaro Carreras error. ............ Vlahovic sprinted onto a long ball and held off Eder Militao, forcing Courtois into a very difficult save with his body when one-on-one. Real Madrid did break the deadlock when Vinicius twisted and turned in a crowd to get the angled drive away, his finish bounced off the base of the far post, and Bellingham was quickest to react on the rebound from six yards. ............ Brahim Diaz risked more than just a yellow card a few minutes later for his high tackle on Khephren Thuram, catching him on the ankle. ............ Di Gregorio had to make a sensational double save on Mbappé and the Brahim Diaz follow-up, then moments later he was beaten by the former Milan player, only to be rescued by a Gatti goal-line clearance. Francisco Conceicao was the expected hero with a decisive tackle as Vinicius was going clear, but Juventus could’ve equalised when Jonathan David laid off a through ball for Lois Openda, who took an extra touch, allowing the desperate Raul Asencio block. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/champions-league-real-madrid-1-0-juventus-loss/

Chiellini: ‘Juventus want Tudor to continue, there is no crisis’ Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini insists the club ‘wants nothing more’ than for Igor Tudor to continue in the role and there is no ‘crisis’ within the Old Lady. ............ “We as Juventus have some very positive memories of Real Madrid, some negative too, but every era is different and it’s tough to compare them,” Chiellini said. ............ “A lot has been said and written this week that is not true. Igor is the Juventus coach and we want nothing more than for him to continue. People wrote about supposed bad relations, but like all families there are discussions, sometimes you agree and sometimes you don’t, but you keep going together,” insisted Chiellini. ............ “It has been a tough fixture list and we could’ve had a few more points, but we are clear-headed in analysing this moment,” added Chiellini. “There is a big game tonight that is separate from the dynamics of Serie A, after that we’ll have matches against Lazio, Udinese and Cremonese where we’ll dive into a different atmosphere eager to pick up some of the points we’ve dropped along the way. “Naturally, we expected to have a few more points, but that’s a long way from calling this a crisis.” ............ “The coach is free to make his choices, we never talked about getting value out of players based on their contracts. Tudor has our support, we never pressured him into making any choices. He picks his team, we hope it is the right one this evening, but the attitude is more important than the starting XI.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/chiellini-juventus-want-tudor-continue-crisis/

Del Piero disagreement with Tudor: ‘Juventus need fire, but organisation too’ Alessandro Del Piero is not entirely convinced by Igor Tudor’s pre-match statements against Real Madrid. ‘Juventus need to be organised, have tactical ideas and also fire.’ ............ The mood in the Bianconeri camp is negative after a month without a victory in all competition, managing five consecutive stalemates and a 2-0 defeat to Como. In his comments, coach Tudor insisted that tactics “don’t count for much” and neither does the starting XI, preferring to focus on mentality and desire to win. ............ “I’m not sure it’s right to say all you need is heart or mentality, these are games that prepare themselves because you are in this stadium and against Real Madrid, so don’t need to fire up the team for that,” Del Piero said. “You need to be organised, have tactical ideas and keep everything to the max, including the fire. At times, this Juventus is missing that fire. You need that desire to do something more, and it’s not just about the players. You can study opponents and your own teams in pre-season, but you need that too.” ............ “The situation we are seeing is very similar to last season, so it worries me that we are seeing this repetition in performances. Como are a quality team and deserve praise, but Juventus should’ve had a different attitude in that match. I feel the vision ought to be expanded to tactics, physicality, and also this fire that the players need every time they want to pull on that shirt. Juventus need players who all think like this, in my view.” ............ “Real Madrid need only 10-15 minutes to win a game in this stadium, with the talent at their disposal. Juventus need to play at the maximum for 90 minutes to just emerge well from this match, not even to win or draw, but to show what they are capable of. It can give them the push needed to believe that by playing like that, they can get results against anyone. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/del-piero-disagreement-tudor-juventus-fire/

Tudor: ‘Juventus tactics count for little, aim to win with Real Madrid’ Igor Tudor insists Juventus tactical changes against Real Madrid ‘count for very little,’ but he demands ‘the intention to win, not just come here and enjoy the stadium.’ ............ There is talk of crisis within the Bianconeri camp after going a month without a victory, managing just five draws and a defeat between Serie A and the Champions League. ............ “The tactical system rarely counts for much, and those who suggest you win or lose with a system know very little about football,” Tudor said. “What counts is heart, running, above all the quality of the players. They are the ones who decide the game. What we need is each of them to be protagonists, to step up, believe in themselves and try to win here. “There will be moments when they have to be under pressure against a team of a high level, but we cannot play 90 minutes like that. So my input to the team is we need to step up and try to win.” ............ “We prepare what we believe is best, but then the game develops and we’ll see. The important thing is we have an intention to win, not just to come here and enjoy the view of the stadium. If you come here with the mentality that you can do it, then that’s when playing here becomes a joy. That was my only input to the team,” added Tudor. “I can only pick a starting XI, you think too much whether one player or another starts. It makes little difference who plays. It doesn’t change much really, it’s about the team spirit and all those other elements.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-juventus-tactic-count-little-real-madrid/

Chissá com'é lo champagne croato?

Tudor mastica amaro. Abbiamo preso Openda e perso Kolo Muani che il mister voleva assolutamente.

Speriamo che non ci sia il belgiese Tifosi online

Openda deludente

3-4-3?

Tudor impazzito. Entrano David e Openda in un solo colpo. Peró escono Yildiz e Vlahovic.

Miracolo di San Gregorio

Esce Thuram e non Koopmeiners

San Gregorio

Sempre gli stessi errori difensivi

Il Real Madrid ha paura

É chiaro che Tudor sia in guerra con Comolli e aspetta solo l'esonero o le dimissioni.

Tudor insists without referee mistakes Juventus could have been in better position Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season at the weekend against Como, placing significant pressure on manager Igor Tudor. The setback was particularly notable given that the team had drawn their previous five matches, with fans hoping for a victory in the sixth, only for the side to experience a disappointing loss. In football, it is widely understood that a manager is often the first to face scrutiny when results do not go as planned, and Tudor now finds himself navigating these high expectations. ............ Juventus’ run of draws has contributed to the current scrutiny surrounding Tudor, with some results influenced by contentious decisions from referees. In particular, a match against Verona saw a disputed penalty awarded to the opposition, which many believe unfairly affected the outcome. Tudor has highlighted that, without these setbacks, the team could be in a much stronger position in the league standings. Tudor reflected on the situation, stating: “I’m very clear-headed, and everything is very clear to me. I’m calm, I feel good, and I’m motivated to move forward. I want to prepare every match like a final. Without the mistakes in Verona and with a different draw, we would have been first. That’s how it is, and there are no excuses. It’s 100% like that because I analyze the performance.” ............ As Juventus gear up for their Champions League encounter, Tudor’s focus remains on maximising his squad’s potential. The manager is determined to address the issues that have led to dropped points while maintaining the team’s morale and tactical discipline. His measured approach suggests that he is committed to long-term stability and success, even amid immediate pressures. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-insists-without-referee-mistakes-juventus-could-have-been-in-better-position/

Juventus boss ‘Tudor spoke like a sacked coach’ claims Guido Vaciago Pressure continues to mount around Igor Tudor, with Tuttosport delivering a scathing editorial ahead of Juventus’ next decisive test. According to the newspaper’s editor Guido Vaciago, the coach “spoke like a sacked manager” in his latest press conference – even if the club hierarchy is not currently considering a dismissal. ............ The editorial underlines that the judgement will arrive on the pitch, not at the microphone: Juventus do not expect a win against Real Madrid, but they do expect personality. Another timid performance, like those against Como, Villarreal or Milan, would be considered the real failure. Vaciago stresses that the issue is not the league table or Champions League position, both still salvageable, but the team’s mentality. The editor argues Juve’s problems are “less about refereeing errors and more about lethargy, technical imprecision and a lack of defensive concentration.” ............ The message is clear: a reaction is now mandatory. The club wants to see intensity, identity and leadership, with the editor reminding readers that Tudor knows Juventus from inside its history and must now show he can embody it. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-boss-tudor-speaks-likes-sacked-coach/

Mirko Vučinić backs Igor Tudor’s job at Juventus so far Former Juventus star and current Montenegro national team manager, Mirko Vučinić, has spoken in defence of Igor Tudor, asserting that the Juventus manager is performing well despite the club’s recent poor results. Juventus may be considering managerial changes following a six-game winless run, which culminated in a defeat against Como at the weekend. ............ Despite the challenges, Vučinić believes Tudor should not be held solely responsible for Juventus’ struggles. He said: “Tactically, the team is balanced. The defeat against Como was tough, but Tudor is working well. I spoke with him especially about Adzic, who is Montenegrin. If he doesn’t play, he needs to find space elsewhere to develop.” Vučinić’s comments highlight Tudor’s ability to maintain tactical organisation within the squad, even when results have not gone in the team’s favour. He also emphasised the manager’s focus on player development, particularly for young talents such as Adzic, demonstrating that Tudor is prioritising long-term growth alongside short-term performance. ............ Juventus’ current situation underscores the pressures faced by managers in elite football, where results are scrutinised intensely and patience is often limited. Vučinić’s endorsement suggests that Tudor’s approach remains sound, focusing on tactical balance and the progression of players within the squad. While immediate results have been disappointing, the underlying structures and strategies implemented by the manager appear robust, reflecting a commitment to sustainable success. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/mirko-vucinic-backs-igor-tudors-job-at-juventus-so-far/

Real Madrid president holds talks with Juventus over loan deal for out-of-favour starlet Endrick is one of the few players who is struggling to get any minutes under the leadership of Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid this season. The young attacker, whose progress was halted by an injury since the end of the last season, is yet to feature in a single minute since returning to full fitness. Endrick has fallen behind Kylian Mbappe and Gonzalo Garcia in the pecking order, which has led to talks of a potential loan exit from the Bernabeu in January. ............ Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was involved in a meeting with Juventus’ top boss Gianluca Ferrero earlier this afternoon, ahead of their Champions League match. ............ Real Madrid have given Juventus a deadline of mid-December for them to figure out Endrick’s routine and how much he would fit into their plans. Real Madrid consider Juventus a friendly club. Therefore, the club do not completely rule out the idea of potentially selling the Brazilian international permanently when the time comes and provided both parties are interested in a change. ............ . Read more -> https://madriduniversal.com/real-madrid-president-holds-talks-with-juventus-over-loan-deal-for-out-of-favour-starlet/

Dean Huijsen is set to miss reunion against Juventus for Real Madrid Dean Huijsen was anticipating a high-profile clash against Juventus in the Champions League this season, but the young defender will unfortunately miss the match. Huijsen departed the Italian side in the summer of 2024 and impressed during his time at Bournemouth, performances that earned him a transfer to Real Madrid this season. ............ Huijsen had hoped to feature against his former club in the Champions League, aiming to test himself against Juventus’ attack. However, an injury sustained at the beginning of this month has disrupted those plans. The defender has not recovered in time and will miss the crucial fixture between the Bianconeri and Los Blancos. This setback represents a significant blow for both the player and Real Madrid, as Huijsen’s defensive capabilities have been vital to Alonso’s tactical setup. His absence will require adjustments to the backline for the forthcoming match, and the Spanish side will have to compensate for the loss of one of their most reliable young defenders. ............ Huijsen is expected to remain sidelined for the next few fixtures, delaying his return to competitive action. While this will be frustrating for the defender, it also offers him the chance to focus fully on rehabilitation and regain full fitness before rejoining the squad. His progress will be closely monitored, and once recovered, he is likely to resume his role as a key component of Real Madrid’s defensive structure. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/dean-huijsen-is-set-to-miss-reunion-against-juventus-for-real-madrid/