Real Madrid vs. Juventus lineups: Starting XI, team news, injury latest as Alonso faces defensive crisis originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Real Madrid play host to Juventus in action on October 22 as Xabi Alonso looks to extend his superb start to the season.

Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Juventus on Wednesday night. He was asked about Arda Güler’s qualities, to which he said: “Arda is in the process of improving everything.

A breakthrough for Real Madrid was only ever going to come from Mbappé or Vinícius Júnior, and this time, it was the latter who created another moment of magic at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Brazil international took on three defenders in the box to carve out enough space to rifle a powerful shot off the crossbar.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has offered up an update on striker Endrick with the Brazilian linked with a January move. The teenager is yet to make an appearance for the Spanish giants in any competition under Alonso having struggled for regular game time last season following his arrival from Brasileirao giants Palmeiras with a temporary January move rumoured.

Former Real Madrid star Guti has this week moved to make clear his appreciation for the talents of current Blancos talent Arda Güler.This comes fresh off comparisons being drawn between the two

Xabi Alonso has lavished praise on Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler, describing him as a 'mix between Mesut Ozil and Guti' ahead of their Champions League clash with Juventus. The Turkey international has impressed with his creativity and game intelligence,

Trent Alexander-Arnold is edging closer to a Real Madrid return and could make the squad against Juventus after resuming group training. However, Xabi Alonso is still unsure about the condition of Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen ahead of Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona,

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso admitted that he could take inspiration from the way that Carlo Ancelotti deployed Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo together for Brazil.