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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 65594, member: 636"] Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso discussed preparations for the Champions League encounter with Juventus at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, and he emphasized the historical significance of matches between these European giants. The Spanish coach expressed satisfaction with forward Vinicius Junior's recent performances, but he confirmed that Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dean Houseman will miss the fixture. Alonso praised midfielder Arda Guler as a blend of Mesut Ozil and Guti, and he highlighted the attacking depth with players like Endrick, Gonzalo, and Ibrahim available. The manager acknowledged Juventus presents tactical challenges through frequent positional changes, and he stressed Real Madrid must maintain discipline to control the match tempo. [/QUOTE]