The match saw both teams having moments of attacking threats. Pogba had an early attempt for Juventus in the 5th minute, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot in the 9th minute narrowly missed the target. Llorente had a chance for Juventus in the 13th minute, but Varane blocked his shot. Gareth Bale, on the other hand, had a promising moment for Real Madrid, but Buffon made a comfortable save.
In the 17th minute, a dangerous situation arose for Real Madrid as Pepe, under pressure from Llorente, nearly scored an own goal. Casillas, however, remained vigilant. Juventus continued to press, with Casillas making a crucial save in the 28th minute from a header by Llorente.
The breakthrough for Juventus came in the 40th minute when Pogba was fouled by Varane in the penalty area. Vidal confidently converted the penalty to give Juventus a 1-0 lead. As the first half concluded, Real Madrid found themselves trailing and in need of a response in the second half.
