Juventus on the Brink: Can Tudor spark a comeback against Real Madrid in Madrid?
22 October 2025
Juventus eye a much-needed rebound at the Bernabeu
Juventus travel to Real Madrid for a high-stakes Champions League clash on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu. They cannot afford another setback after a rough run that included a 2-0 loss to Como in Serie A last weekend.
Winless spell continues in and out of Europe
Since their 4-3 win over Inter Milan on September 13, Juventus have gone seven games without a win, drawing with Borussia Dortmund 4-4 and Villarreal 2-2 in the Champions League, and drawing with Hellas Verona and Atalanta 1-1 in Serie A, before the Como defeat.
In Madrid the clash could lift the mood or deepen the trouble for Tudor as his side tries to salvage a season that has started to feel like a marathon without a finish line.
Past the current slump, talk of changes in Juventus dugout swirled. Italian outlets have floated Palladino or Thiago Motta as potential replacements should Tudor fail to improve results.
At present Juventus sit seventh in Serie A with 12 points from seven games, and have just two points from two Champions League games, putting them near the bottom of the group and in danger of an early exit if results do not improve.
Madrid, meanwhile, seek to consolidate their position and extend their group lead as Juventus aim to reboot a season that has raised more questions than answers.
With the calendar heavy and pressure rising, all eyes will be on Tudor through the press conference and on the pitch at the Bernabeu to see whether the champions can reignite their season or if the club will start plotting a new course.
PUNCHLINE 1: They say a good defense is like a good joke—timing matters. Right now Juventus' defense is so late that even the ball arrives before the attackers.
PUNCHLINE 2: If Tudor has a plan, the only thing sharper than his tactical notes is the transfer rumor mill—faster than the ball in this drama.
