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Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by Juventus in a Hong Kong friendly as Mudryk returned after 615 days and Geovany Quenda impressed on his Chelsea debut; Edon Zhegrova scored the winner for Juve, Welbeck and Penders also featured, and Chelsea look ahead to a Milan clash as Mudryk begins his comeback.
Chelsea and Juventus played a balanced pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, with Edon Zhegrova's long-range strike securing Juventus a 1-0 victory; the match featured strong starting lineups, a few notable saves (Sánchez and Perin), late chances from Marco Palestra, and comments on Moisés Caicedo and Mudryk before their next fixture against Milan in Jakarta.
In a 2026 preseason friendly at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, Chelsea and Juventus revealed their starting XIs: Chelsea lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with Sánchez in goal, a back four of Palestra, Fofana, Tosin, Hato, Caicedo (captain) and Nicoll-Jazuli in midfield, and Welbeck up front; Juventus rolled out with Di Gregorio in goal and a back line of Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Çelik, supported by Locatelli (captain), Douglas Luiz, Cambiaso, Miretti, Boga, Milik. Substitutes were listed for both sides, and the match was scheduled for Aug 5, 2026 at 19:30 local time, with streaming options on Paramount+, FanCode, StarTimes and CFC+.
Manchester City lead K-League XI 3-1 at halftime in Seoul, with Antoine Semenyo continuing his rich vein of form and Phil Foden also contributing; in Hong Kong, Chelsea and Juventus are still goalless at the break, with limited goal chances as the new signings try to click, a hydration-break booed by the crowd adding a notable moment to the atmosphere.
Chelsea head to Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong for a preseason friendly with Juventus as they continue to build fitness, tactics, and squad chemistry after recent results in Australia. Mykhailo Mudryk has rejoined the squad and could feature amid a large group on tour, with goalkeeper Sánchez reported fit after an earlier issue. Juventus arrive as the opposition, having signed Boga and Alajbegović as they chase a return to the Serie A summit. The match has no TV broadcast; streaming options include Paramount+ (USA), FanCode (India), StarTimes (Nigeria), and Chelsea’s CFC+ (UK/int’l).
Giorgio Chiellini spoke for Juventus after their Champions League exit to Galatasaray, praising the team's fight despite going down to 10 men when Lloyd Kelly received a red card via VAR. Juve forced extra time but ultimately conceded late goals and were eliminated; Chiellini called it a starting point to rediscover Juventus's spark and urged faith in the players and coach for the remaining fixtures.
Juventus rallied to win the second leg 3-2 after going down to 10 men, but a 5-2 first-leg deficit left them with a 7-5 aggregate loss and out of the Champions League; the night highlighted moments from players like McKennie, Locatelli, and Gatti, plenty of missed chances, and ongoing questions about Juventus’s depth and decision-making in Europe.
In the Champions League knockout playoff against Galatasaray, Lloyd Kelly’s second yellow for a Baris Yilmaz challenge was reviewed by VAR and upgraded to a straight red, a move many pundits called harsh and confusing since yellow cards aren’t normally reviewed. Juve, reduced to 10 men, still rallied to level the tie at 5-5 before Galatasaray won 7-5 on aggregate after extra time, with Kelly’s suspension carrying into next season.
Xabi Alonso praised Arda Güler's development and highlighted his own team's performance in a 1-0 Champions League win over Juventus, emphasizing improvements, key players like Courtois and Bellingham, and the importance of upcoming matches against Barcelona.
Jude Bellingham scored his first goal of the season, leading Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Juventus in the Champions League, with Courtois making crucial saves to secure the win.
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Juventus with Jude Bellingham scoring the only goal, providing a confidence boost ahead of the upcoming Clásico, despite a challenging match against a well-organized Italian defense.
Real Madrid announced their starting lineup for the 2025 Champions League match against Juventus, featuring Courtois, Valverde, Vinicius, and Mbappé, with the match scheduled for October 22, 2025, at Santiago Bernabeu. The Juventus lineup is yet to be confirmed, and the game can be watched on Movistar Liga, Paramount+, DAZN, and Amazon Prime Video.
Juventus and Borussia Dortmund played to a thrilling 4-4 draw in their Champions League opener, with Juventus staging a remarkable comeback in the second half, highlighted by Vlahovic's two goals and Kelly's late equalizer, despite defensive struggles and inconsistent play. The match showcased Juventus's fighting spirit and individual brilliance, especially from Yildiz and Kelly, amid concerns over defensive stability and overall performance.
Dusan Vlahovic is in a salary dispute with Juventus, with Milan showing interest and potentially stepping in if an agreement on his wages isn't reached, possibly through a mutual termination of his contract.
Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Juventus highlighted Fede Valverde's versatility and impact, the early stages of integrating Trent Alexander-Arnold, tactical adjustments by Xabi Alonso, and improvements in set-piece effectiveness, all contributing to the team's momentum and potential for further success.