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Serie A's grueling prep work
Juventus' 2023-24 season saw Allegri prioritize defensive solidity over flair, conceding just 0.8 goals per game in Serie A. The January signing of Tiago Djaló bolstered their backline, while Vlahović's 18 league goals masked creative deficiencies. Their third-place finish secured Champions League football but exposed over-reliance on individual brilliance — a vulnerability that nearly cost them in the Coppa Italia semifinal against Lazio.
The Chiesa conundrum
Federico Chiesa's hybrid winger-forward role defined Juventus' transitional threat in 2023-24, his 12 goal contributions coming mostly on counterattacks. Yet his 1.3 successful dribbles per game — down from 2.1 in 2021-22 — hinted at post-ACL conservatism. Against Club World Cup opponents like Flamengo's aggressive fullbacks, his ability to exploit half-spaces could decide tight knockout matches.
Allianz Stadium's continental ghosts
Juventus' last global tournament ended in the 2022 Champions League group stage collapse against Benfica. The current squad carries lessons from that failure: Locatelli's midfield control has improved (87.2% pass accuracy in Serie A), while Bremer's 1.5 tackles per game provide steel absent in the Bonucci-de Ligt era. Their 4-3-3 against Milan in May 2024 showed tactical flexibility previously lacking.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Juventus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match | Date | Group | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool vs JuventusEstadio Philadelphia | Thu, Jun 26, 2025 · 20:00 ET | d | – | Scheduled |
| Arsenal vs JuventusEstadio Philadelphia | Sat, Jun 28, 2025 · 17:00 ET | d | – | Scheduled |
| Atlético Madrid vs JuventusEstadio Philadelphia | Sun, Jun 29, 2025 · 20:00 ET | d | – | Scheduled |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Juventus won the Club World Cup?+
Never. Their only appearance came in 1996 (then called the Intercontinental Cup), losing 1-0 to River Plate in Tokyo.
Which Juventus players have Club World Cup experience?+
Danilo won it with Real Madrid in 2018, while Alex Sandro lost the 2012 final with Santos against Barcelona.
What's Juventus' likely starting XI for the tournament?+
Szczęsny; Danilo, Bremer, Gatti, Cambiaso; McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot; Chiesa, Vlahović, Iling-Junior — assuming no summer transfers.
How does Allegri's tactics translate globally?+
His low-block 3-5-2 struggles against high-pressing South American sides, as seen in the 2022 Champions League. The 2023-24 shift to 4-3-3 offers better width but risks midfield exposure.