Spanish coach Xabi Alonso of Real Madrid is preparing for a heavy-weight confrontation against Juventus tomorrow, Tuesday, in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup.

According to the Catalan newspaper "Mundo Deportivo," Alonso plans to rely on a 3-5-2 formation against Juventus, following the great success it achieved in the last match against RB Salzburg.

Alonso's team delivered a fantastic performance against the Austrian team (3-0) in the final group stage match, showcasing solid defensive organization and remarkable offensive balance, which led Alonso to plan to rely on the same formation against the Old Lady.

The team excelled in that match with tactical flexibility and clear control over the midfield thanks to numerical density, while quick movements from the flanks and deep runs contributed to creating many opportunities.

Rüdiger, Hausen, and Arnold are expected to form the defensive trio against the Old Lady, relying on Fran García, Billingham, Güler, Valverde, and Tchouaméni in midfield, with Vinícius and Mbappé/Gonzalo in attack.