Real Madrid v Juventus Odds : Champions League giants collide in clash that could alter qualification race
Paddy Power values Real Madrid as 8/13 favourites to defeat Juventus as the race for top spot in Group B takes a massive twist at the halfway stage of the group stages.
Real Madrid could potentially put themselves just one point away from advancing to the next round with a win against qualification rivals Juventus in Madrid.
Real have been in supreme form in the competition so far winning both their games by at least 4 goals and they are sitting pretty with a 4 point lead at the top of the group.
Real Madrid  |
8/13 |
Draw  |
17/5 |
| Juventus |
21/4 |
The clash against Juventus will no doubt be a lot tougher but Real will welcome back several first team players
with Rapharel Varane, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale all likely to start the tie after sitting on the bench for the win against Malaga at the weekend.
Despite these returns, creative midfielder Xabi Alonso will remain a doubt for the clash as he yet to regain full fitness following a long spell out on the sidelines.
For Juventus, the game is a must win if they want to ensure a safe path for qualification with the Serie A champions having only picked up 2 points from the opening games and lying 4 points behind Real.
After losing for the first time this season against Fiorentina at the weekend, Antonio Conte will likely make a couple of changes to the squad with Simone Padoin and Fernando Llorente favourites to be dropped for the likes of Sebastian Giovinco and Arturo Vidal.
Veteran striker Fabio Quagliarella will miss the trip to Spain though as he continues to recover from a thigh injury that has kept him out of action in recent weeks.
If Juventus lose, it could give Galatasaray or FC Copenhagen to move into second spot in the group as the two clash in Istanbul knowing what is at stake.
Both sides have endured poor starts to the season in their domestic leagues and they are both tied at the bottom of the group with a point apiece after the first two games.
After scoring a cracking goal on Saturday night, Wesley Sneijder will be looking to pull the strings in the Turkish midfield whilst the Danish champions will be hoping that the return of Daniel Braaten might spark some life into their side.
Everyone will have their eyes glued to the Bernabeu as the result of the game between Real and Juve could have a massive impact about who gets a shot of moving forward into the second round of the competition.
