Socrates

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/

Likely to be dropped from Juventus’ XI vs. Real Madrid, Locatelli posts cryptic Instagram story Manuel Locatelli posted an Instagram story showing him with the captain’s armband after rumours emerged that Igor Tudor will bench him against Real Madrid this evening. ............ Tudor, in fact, is expected to rely on Teun Koopmeiners, Kehphren Thuram and Weston McKennie in central midfield, but knowing that he’ll start on the bench in one of the biggest games of the season has likely frustrated the Juventus captain. This is probably why Locatelli shared an Instagram story on Wednesday morning, hours before the game, showing his captain’s armband. ............ Locatelli is no new to expressing his feelings on social media as he did in the summer of 2024, when he was dropped from Italy’s Euro 2024 squad. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/locatelli-likely-dropped-juventus-instagram/

Malfatti believes Igor Tudor needs time at Juventus When a team’s performances begin to decline, the manager often faces intense scrutiny, and in many cases, that leads to dismissal. This appears to be the situation at Juventus, where Igor Tudor’s position is reportedly under threat following a series of disappointing results. ............ At the start of his tenure, there were signs of progress. Juventus appeared to be regaining confidence and consistency, particularly during the Club World Cup, where their performances suggested a more cohesive and energetic side. They began the current season on a positive note, with supporters hopeful that stability had finally been restored. However, the team’s recent form has faltered significantly. In the past few weeks, Juventus have found it increasingly difficult to secure victories or maintain momentum, prompting questions about Tudor’s future. The pressure has mounted as speculation grows that a few more poor results could force the club’s management to consider another coaching change. ............ Despite the growing uncertainty, Attila Malfatti believes sacking Tudor would be a mistake. Malfatti argued that the manager needs more time to establish his philosophy and allow the players to adapt. He said, “Juve is undergoing a transformation that began with Giuntoli’s arrival and has continued this year. The team has quality players, they just need to find balance, a clear playing identity, and a system that allows everyone to perform at their best. Yesterday, in my opinion, the best possible eleven took to the field, keeping in mind that substitutions can always impact the outcome of a match. The coach must be given the time he needs to identify the players who are most suited to achieving results.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-believes-igor-tudor-needs-time-at-juventus/

Juventus directors surprised by Tudor’s outburst in press conference Juventus directors were surprised by Igor Tudor’s outburst in a press conference on the eve of a Champions League match against Real Madrid. Juventus coach Tudor did not hide his frustration on Tuesday as he faced the media at a press conference at the Estadio Bernabeu. ............ The Croatian tactician blamed a “crazy” fixture list and referee’s errors in an away game at Hellas Verona, saying that the Bianconeri would have been top of the Serie A table with a different draw and without ref’s mistakes at the Bentegodi. Tudor’s angry reaction surprised Juventus directors who followed his press conference from the first row in the Bernabeu’s press room, especially because the analysis they had made the previous day with the coach had been very different. ............ Juventus have gone six games without victories, drawing five times and losing once. They have collected two points in the first two Champions League games of the season. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-directors-surprised-tudor-outburst/

Journalist baffled by how Juventus has regressed in a month Just a month ago, Juventus were being widely praised for their impressive performances, having beaten Inter Milan and produced a thrilling late rally to secure a 4–4 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Those results suggested a team on the rise, full of determination and resilience. However, in the weeks that have followed, the situation has changed dramatically. Juventus have now gone five matches without a win, losing their most recent fixture, and their form has deteriorated sharply. ............ The sudden downturn in results has raised questions about both the mentality and physical condition of the squad. Earlier in the season, Juventus looked composed, courageous and capable of grinding out results under pressure. Now, that intensity appears to have faded. Their attacking edge has dulled, and their defensive organisation has shown uncharacteristic weaknesses. ............ Journalist Franco Leonetti offered his perspective on the team’s recent struggles, suggesting that while the situation is concerning, the manager still deserves support. He said, “Tudor is still defensible. It is clear, however, that adjustments are needed, because a performance like the one in Como is unacceptable. The question I ask myself is, what happened to the Juve of a month ago, the courageous one, capable of winning in the 94th minute and putting all their heart into it? No one can explain this decline, is it physical, mental, or something else? Only Tudor can understand it and find the right countermeasures.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-baffled-by-how-juventus-has-regressed-in-a-month/

Vucinic tells Juventus talent to ‘go elsewhere’ if he can’t get playing time Former Juventus and Roma star Mirko Vučinić believes Juventus talent Vasilije Adžić should ‘go elsewhere’ to get playing time if he can’t earn it at the Allianz Stadium. Vucinic has recently been appointed as the Montenegro national team coach and offered advice to his compatriot Adzic. ............ “I believe Adzic needs to go elsewhere to play if he can’t find space there; otherwise, he’ll never develop. He’s a very good player, a No.8 or even a holding midfielder in front of the defence. But training alone doesn’t give you real experience.” ............ Adzic, 19, has made five Juventus appearances across all competitions this season, scoring one goal against Inter. Vucinic went on to reveal his role models as a coach: “Conte, Spalletti and Zeman. They’ve all been true mentors to me. If I manage to become a mix of these three, I’ll be a successful coach.” ............ Vucinic’s former club, Juventus, visit Real Madrid in the Champions League this evening. What will the Bianconeri need to get a result in the Spanish capital? “Personality,” the former striker replied. “In that stadium, you just don’t feel a hostile atmosphere. You feel the weight of the opponent and of history. But it can be done anyway. “I see a decent tactical balance, despite the heavy defeat against Como. Tudor is doing his job. There’s quality within the squad. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/vucinic-tells-adzic-go-elsewhere-juventus/

La societá dovrebbe intervenire in questi casi e Comolli sembra uno che si fa rispettare. A meno che ....... E se il dirigente transalpino voglia favorire i disaccordi fra giocatori e il mister per costringere il croato a dimettersi? Damiano il diabolico!

Peró nonostante quello (stranamente) sono in crisi come noi.

Juventus e United: ricco passato, povero presente.

Champions League: Real Madrid vs. Juventus – probable line-ups Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz are expected to lead the Juventus attack against Real Madrid, but Manuel Locatelli could start on the bench. It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 BST) at the Estadio Bernabeu in Madrid. The Bianconeri must cope without the injured Gleison Bremer, Arek Milik and Juan Cabal, but Edon Zhegrova and Fabio Miretti are back in the squad. ............ Igor Tudor argued on Tuesday that the team is not in a crisis, as fewer referee mistakes and a different fixture list would have resulted in the Bianconeri being the table leaders in Serie A. Several sources in Italy report that Locatelli will start on the bench at the Bernabeu tonight, making room for Khephren Thuram, Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie in the middle of the park. Vlahovic and Yildiz are expected to start in attack, with Lois Openda and Jonathan David on the bench. ............ Real Madrid vs. Juventus – probable line-ups Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Guler, Bellingham; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinicius. Juventus (3-5-2): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Rugani, Kelly; Kalulu, Koopmeiners, Thuram, Cambiaso; McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/real-madrid-juventus-probable-line-ups-tv/

Champions League Preview: Real Madrid vs. Juventus No matter what shape Inter Milan were in, no matter what shape AC Milan were in, no matter who else was on the schedule — Juventus’ trip to the Santiago Bernabéu to face Real Madrid was always going to be the biggest test of the first two months of the 2025-26 season. It didn’t matter what kind of shape Juventus would have been in, too, because whenever you see Real Madrid on the schedule, you know that’s one of the first you circle as one of the biggest fixtures there will be. ............ All of a couple of days removed from their first loss of the season, Juventus now look to pick up the pieces against one of the favorites to win the whole damn Champions League come the springtime. That is far from a soft landing after a difficult performance and result just a few days earlier. Instead, it’s another big-time matchup thatIgor Tudor’s squad will have to face in the opening two months of the season — a topic that was a massive talking point during his pre-match press conference ahead of kickoff in the Spanish capital on Wednesday night. But the fact that Juve head to Madrid to face a team still very much in the early stages of Xabi Alonso’s big project at the club he used to play for back in the early 2010s. ............ At his pre-match press conference, Tudor said “I expect a big reaction, because playing here in Madrid should motivate the players.” That may be true. We could very well see a Juventus side that was better than the one from this past weekend against Como. Maybe Kenan Yildiz — who could very well be wearing the captain’s armband at the Bernabéu based on some predicted lineups going around on Tuesday night — does one of his big and heroic Champions League performances like we’ve seen through the early parts of his career. ............ It’s just impossible to escape how Juve have looked ever since they won three straight games to open the new Serie A season. It’s been six games with five of those being draws and now a loss in which Juve only seemed to look worse as the second half went on against Como. Juventus could surprise us. They could put forward a second half like they did against Villarreal … minus the whole game-tying goal in stoppage. It’s impossible to know what kind of Juventus will actually show up other than one that will be a pretty big underdog against a Real Madrid team that is one of the few teams to win their first two UCL league phase fixtures this season. ............ They’re sitting in 24th after Tuesday night’s fixtures. For those who haven’t done the quick math, that’s the final place to qualify for the play-off round come the new year. That’s a place you don’t want to be — especially early on as others are starting to accumulate points while you’re doing the opposite. Wednesday night feels like an defining kind of night for Juventus in both a good or a bad way. These past few hundred words probably have you thinking it will be the bad. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing, too. But Juventus have a lot on the line against Real Madrid — and it’s probably more than just a big European night at one of the most famous stadiums in the world. TEAM NEWS Juventus have recovered a pair of players after they missed out on the first game back from the international break over the weekend: Edon Zhegrova and Fabio Miretti. (While neither will have many minutes in their legs, seeing how thin the bench was against Como, it will be nice to at least have a couple of other options available.) That means the players who are out against Real Madrid are: Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal. (Remember, Arek Milik is not part of Juventus’ Champions League roster for the league phase.) ............ When it comes to how Tudor is feeling even though there’s plenty of rumors swirling about his future, the 47-year-old Croatian said: “I have no problems. I am serene. I feel motivated to go ahead.” He also said he doesn’t read what the Italian press has to say about Juventus win, lose or draw. There wasn’t too much from Tudor when it came to team news at his pre-match press conference. It very much felt like Tudor’s State of Juventus address more than anything as he comes under fire for Juve’s six-game winless run. JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH You look at Juventus’ defense. Then you look at Real Madrid’s attack. You look back at Juventus’ defense … and then probably get some sort of anxiety building in your chest and some bad thoughts bubbling up. ............ Through Juventus’ first two Champions League games this season, Daniele Rugani has barely played any substantial amount of minutes. The unfortunate truth in it is that Rugani’s first European appearance with Juventus in years came in the ill-fated 2-2 draw against Villarreal in which he was a late-game sub to try and lock things up. That, as you probably remember, didn’t happen. So now Rugani enters Juventus’ return to Spain all of three weeks later now a much bigger player in defense thanks to Bremer’s latest knee injury that will have him out for at least six or eight weeks. Rugani is expected to be part of the three-man backline that Tudor will almost certainly revert back to after going to somewhat of a four-man defense over the weekend against Como. (And we all know how that turned out.) ............ Then again, you could say the same thing about Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly, too. The current state of Juventus’ Bremer-less defense is not encouraging — and especially so when they’re about to face Real Madrid. For better or worse, though, we know what we’re going to get from Rugani at this point of his career. He probably sin’t going to put in a spectacular kind of defensive effort and however he plays won’t have you feeling like he might be the future of the Juve defense like a decade ago. He’s going to put in a Rugani-esque shift. There will be some good, there will probably be some bad. This is what we know about him. It’s just about limiting the bad and not having it result in Michele Di Gregorio having to pick the ball out of his net a few seconds later. MATCH INFO When: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Where: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain. Official kickoff time: 9 p.m. local time in Spain, Italy and across Europe, 8 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 3 p.m. Eastern time, 2 p.m. Central time, 12 p.m. Pacific time. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/33007/real-madrid-juventus-2025-champions-league-league-phase-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch