Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction: Who Will Win in Today’s Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 Match, Predicted Playing XI

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March 14 2026, 05:00 PM

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Real Madrid and Juventus will square off in a Round of 16 clash in the Club World Cup 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA on Tuesday (July 1).

Both sides have looked solid in the group phase, but Real Madrid comes in as the frontrunner, riding an unbeaten streak and the possible return of important players. Juventus, despite their offensive strength, must cope with injury setbacks and a recent heavy defeat.

Real Madrid vs Juventus: Injury Updates

Real Madrid has received encouraging news on the injury front ahead of this fixture. Kylian Mbappe, absent from the group stage due to severe gastroenteritis requiring short hospitalisation, is now back in training and expected to be available, though likely from the bench owing to a lack of match fitness, following Xabi Alonso’s careful management. Dani Carvajal, who had been out for nine months after undergoing surgery on a torn ACL, lateral ligament, and popliteus tendon in his right knee, has rejoined the team and may make an appearance, possibly as a substitute. However, Eduardo Camavinga remains excluded from the Club World Cup roster due to a persistent injury []. Endrick is also ruled out with an injury. Raul Asencio will be unavailable due to suspension.
Juventus is experiencing a defensive shortage. Right-back Nicolo Savona, who sustained a major capsule ligament ankle injury against Manchester City and was initially ruled out, has made a swift recovery and is likely to start. Moreover, Federico Gatti has missed recent training, casting doubt on his inclusion, with Daniele Rugani expected to pair with Pierre Kalulu and Lloyd Kelly. These defensive gaps leave Juventus vulnerable to Real Madrid’s sharp attack. Besides them, Cabal, Perin, Bremer, and Milik are also injured and out of contention.

Real Madrid vs Juventus Playing XI: Club World Cup 2025 Team News and Starting Lineups

Under Xabi Alonso’s leadership, Real Madrid has impressed in the group rounds, remaining undefeated and recording a dominant 3-0 triumph over Salzburg. Their attacking trio—Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham—has been electric, with Vinicius opening the scoring last match and Valverde and Gonzalo Garcia adding to the tally. The potential inclusion of Kylian Mbappe, sidelined by gastroenteritis in earlier games, would be a major lift, with Alonso suggesting a “high likelihood” of his appearance, likely as a substitute. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao have returned to the squad, though Alonso might stick with Gonzalo Garcia in attack for consistency.
Juventus, led by Igor Tudor, advanced to the Round of 16 after convincing wins over Al-Ain and Wydad Casablanca, netting nine goals across those fixtures. However, their 5-2 defeat to Manchester City revealed significant defensive vulnerabilities.

Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-1-2-3): Thibaut Courtois; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Aurelien Tchouameni; Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham; Federico Valverde, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior

Juventus Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Michele Di Gregorio; Pierre Kalulu, Nicolo Savona, Lloyd Kelly; Alberto Costa, Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie, Filip Kostic; Kenan Yildiz, Nicolas Gonzalez; Dusan Vlahovic

Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction: Who Will Win the CWC 2025 Round of 16 Match?

Real Madrid’s better form and deeper squad make them the likely winners. Their attacking trio of Haaland, Foden, and Marmoush should overpower Juventus’s weakened frontline. Although Juventus’s defence, led by Koulibaly, may resist pressure, the absence of Mitrovic hampers their counterattack potential. Madrid’s midfield, featuring Rodri and Reijnders, is set to control the tempo, and their experience in crucial matches gives them an advantage. A decisive win for Real Madrid appears on the cards.