La Liga leaders Real Madrid host struggling Juventus
The Spanish team has had a near-perfect start to the season, having suffered only one defeat in the last two months. Moreover, Real Madrid top La Liga, and their forward, Kylian Mbappe, is in excellent form.
"It is not just about the goals scored. I think the team's play is built around him. It is clear to see that he is going through a very good period in his career. He looks much better than last season, when he arrived at Real Madrid," stated Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid manager.
On the other hand, Juventus have not tasted victory in their last six matches, a period spanning over a month.
"We are playing a very good team, but Juventus is certainly not a weak side either. We have our plans and we will approach the match with confidence to get the best possible result. It must be stressed that we will be facing Kylian Mbappe, who, at the moment, is one of the best players in the world, if not the best. He has had a truly excellent start to the season, scores a lot of goals, and helps his team. We all know what kind of player he is, so we have to be very careful with him," said Khephren Thuram, Juventus midfielder.
The other matches scheduled for this evening are: Bayern Munich v Club Brugge; Chelsea v Ajax Amsterdam; Liverpool v Eintracht Frankfurt; and Tottenham Hotspur v AS Monaco.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
