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**Real Madrid and Juventus Clash in Club World Cup Knockout Stage**
Miami, FL – European powerhouses Real Madrid and Juventus are set to face off in a highly anticipated Club World Cup knockout stage match in Miami. The game, scheduled for Tuesday at the Hard Rock Stadium, pits the Spanish giants against the Italian side with a coveted quarter-final spot on the line.
Real Madrid, led by Xabi Alonso, enters the match with momentum after a strong showing in the group stage, culminating in a dominant 3-0 victory over Salzburg. There is also anticipation that Kylian Mbappé may feature after recovering from illness.
Juventus, coached by Igor Tudor, had a more uneven group stage performance. While they easily defeated Al Ain and Wydad, they were soundly beaten by Manchester City. They will need to improve drastically to challenge Real Madrid.
The match promises to be a tactical battle, with Alonso experimenting with a new 3-5-2 formation. Young talents like Real Madrid’s Arda Güler and Juventus’ Yenan Yildiz could also play key roles.
**Projected Lineups:**
* **Real Madrid:** Courtois – Trent-Arnold, Rüdiger, Tchouaméni, Huijsen, García – Valverde, Güler, Bellingham – Vinícius Jr., Gonzalo.
* **Juventus:** Di Gregorio – Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly – Costa, McKennie, Thuram, Cambiaso – Conceiçao, Yildiz – Kolo Muani.