Club World Cup: Real Madrid vs Juventus Preview

After comfortably making it through the group stage, new Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso faces his first big challenge when his team takes on Juventus on Tuesday in Miami, CE Report quotes Kosova Press.

Los Blancos scored seven goals and conceded just two in the group, recovering from a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal with convincing wins over Pachuca and RB Salzburg (3-0).

Real Madrid are expected to have Kylian Mbappe, who missed out with a stomach problem, and Endrick and Antonio Rudiger, who have recovered from injuries, available. Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga and Ferland Mendy remain out.

Meanwhile, Juventus are coming off a disappointing season, qualifying for the Champions League at the last minute. Captain Locatelli has returned from injury and will lead the midfield alongside McKennie. Turkish star Kenan Yildiz has been in fine form but will have to compete for a place with Vlahovic, Kolo Muani and Conceicao. Defender Nicolo Savona is out for the rest of the tournament.

The winner of this duel faces the determined semi-finalist in the next round of the Club World Cup.