CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL 2ND LEG: REAL MADRID VS JUVENTUS – LINEUPS CONFIRMED
Tonight, all eyes are on the Santiago Bernabéu as Real Madrid and Juventus battle it out for a place in the Champions League final. After losing the first leg 2-1 in Turin, Madrid must overturn the deficit against a resolute and experienced Juventus side.
Carlo Ancelotti has opted for an attacking lineup, welcoming back Karim Benzema from injury to join Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in the front line. In midfield, James Rodríguez, Toni Kroos, and Isco will be tasked with dictating play in the absence of Luka Modrić.
Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus, looking to return to the final for the first time since 2003, start with their strongest XI. Paul Pogba returns to the starting lineup after injury, alongside veterans Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio, and Carlos Tevez. Álvaro Morata, who scored in the first leg, keeps his place.
🔥 Starting Lineups:
⚪ Real Madrid (4-3-3):
Casillas – Carvajal, Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo
James Rodríguez, Kroos, Isco
Bale, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo
⚫ Juventus (4-3-1-2):
Buffon – Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra
Marchisio, Pirlo, Pogba
Vidal
Tevez, Morata
Kick-off is imminent, and both teams are just 90 minutes (or more) away from a ticket to the final in Berlin. Can Real Madrid mount a comeback, or will Juventus spoil the party and march on?
