JUVENTUS SEASON 2025-2026

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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.” ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-juventus-tactic-count-little-real-madrid/

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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. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/champions-league-real-madrid-1-0-juventus-loss/

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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.

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/player-ratings-real-madrid-juventus-1-0/