Real Madrid’s season is going from bad to worse. Madrid were very unconvincing and Juventus took full advantage.

Alessandro Del Piero scored early on with a very well taken goal. A bad pass by Guti in midfield saw Juve advance on Madrid’s goal and from outside the area Del Piero scored with a left foot shot. As has been evident this season, Madrid lacked cutting edge and struggled to get going. Juve were very well organised and had numbers back. They threatened a few times but were more concerned with protecting their lead. The second half was similar but Madrid did have a few good periods of pressure. A free kick outside Madrid’s area gave Juve another chance to extend their lead. Casillas lined up his wall but it was not good enough to keep out Del Piero’s free kick. The game was effectively finished after this goal.

Thoughts

Very bad performance and Schuster has to take the blame. Madrid were very poor and although Juve have picked up form recently, a victory for the home team was expected.

There is no cohesion in the team and Robinho’s presence is missed. His creativity and goals was the difference last season and there is no-one else capable of taking on his role. The summer transfer policy is looking more disastrous by the minute.