Real Madrid and Juventus battled to a tense 0–0 scoreline at the break in a highly tactical first half at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite Real Madrid’s dominance in possession and chances created, Juventus’ defensive resilience and excellent goalkeeping kept the game goalless.
⚽ Starting Lineups
Real Madrid
Courtois (G), Valverde (C), Eder Militao, Asencio, Carreras, Diaz, Tchouameni, Guler, Vinicius Jr., Bellingham, Mbappe.
Juventus
Di Gregorio (G), Gatti, Rugani, Kelly, Kalulu, Thuram, McKennie, Cambiaso, Koopmeiners, Vlahovic, Yildiz (C).
🩺 Missing Players
- Real Madrid: Alaba (foot), Alexander-Arnold (hamstring), Carvajal (red card), Ceballos (muscle), Huijsen (muscle), Rudiger (thigh), Bremer (knee).
- Juventus: Cabal (thigh), Milik (knee), Pinsoglio (calf).
🧠 Tactical Breakdown of the First Half
Real Madrid controlled 71% of possession, completing 348 of 377 passes (92%), compared to Juventus’ 83% pass completion. Carlo Ancelotti’s side dominated the midfield through Tchouameni and Valverde, repeatedly forcing Juventus into deep defensive positions.
Madrid fired 14 shots (4 on target), while Juventus managed just 3 attempts with 1 on target.
🔥 Key First-Half Moments
- 40’ – Mbappé Denied: Kylian Mbappé broke through the Juventus defence with a powerful run, but Michele Di Gregorio pulled off a brilliant save.
- 25’ – Brahim Diaz Close: Diaz had a clear sight on goal, but once again Di Gregorio came up big with a low stop.
- 17’ – Courtois Responds: Juventus’ Gatti unleashed a dangerous mid-range shot that Courtois superbly turned away.
- 43’ – Militao Volley: A fierce effort from Eder Militao narrowly cleared the crossbar.
Arda Güler was a constant threat from set pieces, delivering nine corners and creating several dangerous moments inside the Juventus box.
📊 Top Stats at Half-Time
| Stat | Real Madrid | Juventus |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.83 | 0.08 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| Ball Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 2 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% (348/377) | 83% (128/155) |
| Big Chances Created | 1 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 1 (Courtois) | 4 (Di Gregorio) |
🧤 Goalkeepers in Command
Michele Di Gregorio was Juventus’ standout performer in the first half, registering 4 crucial saves and preventing 0.65 expected goals (xGOT) from hitting the net. Thibaut Courtois responded in kind with one excellent save, keeping Gatti’s strike out at the 14th minute.
🧭 What to Expect in the Second Half
Real Madrid will likely continue pressing forward, with Mbappé and Vinicius looking to exploit gaps in the Juventus backline. Juventus may aim to counter through McKennie and Yildiz, relying on quick transitions and set pieces.
If Madrid can improve their finishing and convert their dominance into goals, they stand a strong chance of breaking the deadlock. Juventus, on the other hand, will hope their disciplined defensive structure can frustrate the Spanish giants a little longer.
Half-Time Score: Real Madrid 0 – 0 Juventus
Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
Referee: Slavko Vincic
Date: Oct. 22, 2025
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