The Club World Cup is back on fire! Real Madrid and Juventus meet in a narrow road, who can laugh to the end?

Article: Xiaobai Football Basketball Analysis

At 3 am on July 2, the 2025 Club World Cup 1/8 final will usher in a focus battle that attracted world attention. Real Madrid and Juventus, the two super giants in European football, meet on a narrow road! This game is not only a direct dialogue between the strength of the two teams, but also a fierce collision of tactical concepts, which will surely attract the attention of countless fans around the world.

Glorious history and profound heritage

Real Madrid, as one of the most successful clubs in football history, has 14 remarkable Champions League trophys, and its brilliant record and profound heritage are known as a football legend. Over the long years, Real Madrid has trained countless world-class stars, and names such as Zidane, Ronaldo, and Raul have become shining pearls in football history. The team's offensive firepower has always been strong and its defense is tenacious, and the name of the "Galaxy Battleship" is impressive.

Juventus is also a strong team in European football. The Zebras have extremely high dominance in the Serie A and have won the league championship trophy many times. They are known for their excellent tactical discipline and tenacious fighting spirit, and their steel defense line has discouraged many opponents. In the Champions League, Juventus also performed well, and his many encounters with Real Madrid have left a classic battle for fans.

Group stage performance, each showing its style

In this group stage of the Club World Cup, Real Madrid showed strong strength. They first drew with Riyadh Crescent 1-1, then beat Pachuca 3-1, and defeated Red Bull Salzburg 3-0 to qualify for the first place in the group with a record of 2 wins and 1 draw. Real Madrid blossomed at multiple points in the offensive end in the game. Vinicius was in a hot state, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist in the group stage. Bellingham sat in the midfield to sort out the offense. Rising star Gonzalo Garcia also performed brilliantly, and his pick-up shot was eye-catching.

Juventus also performed well, sweeping Al Ain 5-0 in the first round of the group stage and defeating Casablanca 4-1 in the second round. Although he lost to Manchester City 2-5 in the last round, he still ranked second in the group with 2 wins, 1 loss and 6 points, successfully advancing to the knockout stage. Juventus forward star Ilditz performed strongly, scoring 3 goals in the group stage, and Vlahovic also scored in the final match, showing strong offensive firepower. Compared with the lineup, each has its advantages and disadvantages

From the lineup, Real Madrid has a luxurious configuration. On the front line, Mbappe can play after recovering from illness, but he is not expected to start on the safe side. Young player Gonzalo Garcia scored 2 goals and assisted 1 time in the group stage, and will occupy a starting center position, partnering with Vinicius in good shape to play a double striker. In terms of midfield, Bellingham is the core of the team, and his all-round performance is crucial to the team. Guillail organized passes and performed well in the left-hand position of the midfield. Valverde covered a large area in the back midfield and had strong sweeping ability. On the defense line, Rudiger is already recovering from injury and is expected to start, but Real Madrid still has injured Camavenga, Alaba, Carvajal, Mendy, Militon and other injured players who cannot play, which has had a certain impact on the team's defense depth.

Juventus has not had many injuries at present, and all the main players can be sent to play. The combination of Ilditz and Vlahovic on the front line is quite threatening. Midfielders Cambiaso, Toulam, McKennie, Costa and others will be responsible for controlling the midfield rhythm, and the defense line will gradually stabilize under Tudor's coaching. However, in the group stage, Juventus' defense also exposed some problems, such as Kalulu's own goal. Facing Real Madrid's strong offensive firepower, it is unknown whether the defense can withstand the pressure.

tactical analysis, in terms of tactical play, both teams are loyal fans of the three-guard formation. Real Madrid pays more attention to high-level pressing, creating opportunities in the opponent's half-time through active running and oppression, and then uses the players' excellent personal abilities and rapid offensive conversion to create threats. The team has breakthrough experts such as Vinicius and Mbappe on the left, and their successive attacks will bring huge tests to Juventus' defense.

Juventus is good at using the three-guard formation to form a numerical advantage in the midfield and finding opportunities for counterattack through solid defense. Their counterattack often depends on the personal abilities of the forward players, especially Muani's impact. When facing Real Madrid, Juventus may shrink its defense, seize the gap left behind by Real Madrid when attacking, and launch a quick counterattack.

In history, Real Madrid has a slight advantage

Recalling the historical confrontation between the two teams, Real Madrid has achieved a record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 matches, with a slight advantage. The last two matches are in the friendly matches in 2022 and 2023, with each team winning one. The last official match was dated back to the 2018 Champions League quarter-finals, with Real Madrid 3-0 away and 1-3 at home, and thrillingly advanced with a total score of 4-3. However, the situation in friendly matches and official matches is different. When they meet in the Club World Cup this time, Juventus will definitely do their best to rewrite history.

In this match between Real Madrid and Juventus, who can finally laugh and successfully advance to the quarterfinals? Is Real Madrid continuing to make rapid progress with its strong lineup and offensive firepower, or is Juventus creating miracles with its tough defense and sharp counterattack? Let us look forward to this peak battle at 3 a.m. on July 2, and witness the charm and passion of football together! Dear fans, who do you think will win this game? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area for discussion!