One of the standout fixtures of Matchday 3 in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage will unfold on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid host Juventus in a high-stakes showdown.
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Real Madrid continue to impress in Europe, sitting second in their group with a perfect record after two rounds. Their dominant 5-0 win over Kairat in Kazakhstan—featuring a rare clean sheet—highlighted their offensive firepower and defensive solidity, at least temporarily.
At home, Real Madrid have been prolific, scoring two or more goals in eight of their last ten Champions League matches at the Bernabéu. However, their defense remains a concern, having conceded one or two goals in eight of their last nine home games. Coming into this clash, Los Blancos are buoyed by a recent away victory against Getafe.
Juventus arrive under pressure after conceding a late goal to Villarreal in their last group match, extending their European winless streak. Still, the Italian side rarely falters against Spanish opposition in the group stage, suffering just one defeat in their last eight meetings.
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Defensive struggles continue for Juventus, particularly away from home, where they have lost five of their last eleven Champions League road games. Yet their attack remains reliable, scoring in 13 of their last 17 away fixtures—finding the net twice or more in seven of those. A recent domestic loss to Como has only added to the pressure on their head coach.
Probable Lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois, Carreras, Asensio, Militão, Valverde, VinÃcius, Camavinga, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Güler, Mbappé
Juventus: Di Gregorio, Gatti, Kelly, Rugani, Cambiaso, Thuram, Locatelli, Kalulu, Conceição, David, Yıldız
Key Stats & Head-to-Head
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Real Madrid have scored at least twice in 8 of their last 10 home Champions League games.
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Juventus have scored in 13 of their last 17 away matches in the competition.
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Both teams have scored in 7 of Juventus’ last 10 Champions League away games.
Prediction & Betting Tip
Both teams possess strong attacking lineups but continue to show defensive vulnerabilities. Real Madrid’s home scoring consistency and Juventus’ ability to find the net on the road make ‘Both Teams to Score’ a solid betting option for this clash.
