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Juventus Shakes Up Lineup for High-Stakes Champions League Clash with Real Madrid
22 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Juventus and Real Madrid face off in crucial Champions League match
- Juventus manager Igor Tudor's future heavily depends on the outcome
- Kenan Yildiz given captaincy for the first time

On October 22, 2025, Juventus and Real Madrid are set to face off in a crucial UEFA Champions League match that could have a significant impact on the future of Juventus manager Igor Tudor. The Bianconeri have struggled in the Champions League so far this season, sitting in 24th place in the league table after two draws against Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal. In contrast, Real Madrid has won both of their opening matches.
Recognizing the importance of this clash, Tudor has made some surprising changes to Juventus' starting lineup. One of the most notable decisions is handing the captaincy to the young Turkish talent Kenan Yildiz, who is set to play a key role in the match. Alongside Yildiz, other standout names in the Juventus lineup include Dusan Vlahovic, Teun Koopmeiners, and Marcus Thuram.




