Preview: Home record against Los Blancos favours Juve
What if Italian giants Juventus failed to qualify from Group B? As horrifying as this could sound to Juve supporters, the reality is that the team is lagging in third position in the table with two points, in between Turkey’s Galatasaray (4) and Denmark’s København (1).
The Bianconeri are in a difficult situation as they seek their first win in Europe this season. Juve are naturally strong on home soil but must now improve after stumbling to a 2-2 draw against Gala on Matchday 2.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have scores to settle in Turin and traveling fans will be looking up to Ancelotti and his men to provide that. Real Madrid have lost on each of their last five visits to Juventus but would seal qualification into the Round of 16 with victory this Tuesday.
The man to shut down will be tournament leading goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo as Real Madrid have not lost any of the matches in which he scored this season. But the Portuguese goal machine, who has netted five goals in his last two games, is not the only one who could cause problems for the hosts. Gareth Bale has been in devastating form as well with four assists in his last two appearances while Luka Modric has displayed great performances in midfield.
If Juventus want to clinch their sixth straight victory against Real Madrid in Turin, they might have to apply pressing tactics to eventually frustrate Sergio Ramos and company at the back. Indeed, the Spanish giants’ defence has been dreadful, allowing eight goals in the last four matches in all competitions.
On the contrary, Juve have been very compact since that 2-1 loss at the Santiago Bernabeu a couple of weeks ago. With seven goals scored and none conceded in their last three fixtures, it could take something special for Real Madrid to ship in goals past Gianluigi Buffon this Tuesday.
For the first time this season, the visitors will wear their third kit – the orange one. English referee Howard Webb will officiate the match.
Where to watch the match – live stream, start time, TV channels, live scores
Watch Juventus vs Real Madrid live on Tuesday, November 5, 2013:
In Canada at 14:45 ET on: Sportsnet World Online, Sportsnet 360
In UK at 19:45 BST on: Sky Sports Red Button, Sky Go UK, Sky Sports 4/HD, NOW TV powered by Sky
In USA at 14:45 ET on: Fox Soccer 2Go, Fox Sports 2, FOX Deportes, TV3 Catalunya, SiriusXM FC
Find more details on where to watch Juventus-Real Madrid on the match page where live scores will also feature right from kick-off.
