For the first time in seven years, Real Madrid will host Juventus at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Matchday 3 of the 2025‑26 UEFA Champions League group stage from 10 PM EAT.
Real Madrid enter the game with maximum points from their first two group fixtures, whereas Juventus are yet to register a win in the competition this season.
Huge Contrast
Real Madrid have started the 2025/2026 season impressively under manager Xabi Alonso, winning 10 of their first 11 matches across all competitions.
In the Champions League, Madrid have recorded two victories, including a convincing 5-0 away win over Kairat Almaty and a 2-1 home win over Olympique de Marseille in the opening match.
Real Madrid’s strength lies in a blend of attacking firepower and defensive organization, although injuries are posing some selection dilemmas with players such as Trent Alexander‑Arnold, David Alaba, and Dani Carvajal continuing to miss or train cautiously.
On the other hand, Juventus comes into the match under significant pressure.
In the Serie A, Juventus are currently seventh, four points off the pace set by leaders AC Milan.
Juventus Manager Igor Tudor has admitted this fixture presents a “defining” moment for the club.
“I expect a big reaction, because playing here in Madrid should motivate the players.”
Real Madrid vs Juventus H2H
Real Madrid and Juventus are two of the most decorated clubs in European football, and their encounters have often defined key Champions League moments.
Since their first meeting in 1962, the two sides have faced each other 21 times in competitive European fixtures.
Real Madrid have a slight upper hand with 12 wins, while Juventus have 9 victories, and none of their meetings have ended in a draw.
One of the most memorable clashes came in the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final in Cardiff, where Real Madrid produced a dominant display to beat Juventus 4–1.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, with Casemiro and Marco Asensio adding the other goals, securing Madrid’s 12th European crown.
Juventus’ lone goal came from Mario Mandžukić, a spectacular bicycle kick that remains one of the most iconic in Champions League history.
Their rivalry has been intense, with Juventus knocking Real Madrid out of the competition in 2015 and Real returning the favour in 2018, a year remembered for Ronaldo’s famous overhead goal in Turin.
Historically, Juventus have been strong at home, while Real Madrid have dominated at the Bernabéu, which adds weight to their current confidence ahead of tonight’s clash.
In total, the Spanish side has scored 30 goals in these meetings, compared to 26 for Juventus.
Other Matchday 3 Fixtures
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea take on AFC Ajax. Enzo Maresca, who took over as head coach in July 2024, has been trying to build consistency in both the Premier League and Europe.
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Chelsea have started their group campaign positively, but Ajax remain dangerous in possession and have the talent to spring an upset.
Bayern Munich welcome Club Brugge to the Allianz Arena.
The German champions have been clinical in Europe and are aiming for a third consecutive league phase victory.
Liverpool travel to face Eintracht Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park in a crucial UEFA Champions League group-stage clash, with Arne Slot’s side seeking to end a four-match losing streak while Frankfurt, under Dino Toppmöller, hopes to exploit Liverpool’s defensive frailties.
Sporting CP host Olympique de Marseille at the Estádio José Alvalade, where Sporting are solid at home but have won only one of their last eight UCL games, while Marseille enter with positive form but poor European away records.
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Tottenham Hotspur travel to AS Monaco with the visitors the slight favourites despite having won just one of their last seven away UCL matches.
Several other matches are also set to attract attention:
- Galatasaray vs Bodø/Glimt – Istanbul.
- Athletic Club vs Qarabağ FK – Bilbao.
- Atalanta vs Slavia Praha – Bergamo.
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