Atlético de Madrid and Juventus were to face off this Sunday in a friendly near Tel Aviv (8:45 p.m.). The very tense political situation led the two clubs to cancel their trip.
This was to be the high point of their preparation period for the new season. L’Atletico Madrid and the Juventus had planned to meet this weekend in Israel to offer local supporters a quality show. In the end, nothing will happen since this friendly match which was to be played on Sunday in Tel Aviv has been suspended. The renewed tension in Gaza is the cause.
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There will therefore be no travel for Antoine Griezmann and his partners, any more than for Dusan Vlahovic and his family. However, the Colchoneros have not given up on the idea of playing a final warm-up match. As indicated ASthey are thinking about relocating this famous match against Juventus to another place, or finding another opponent to possibly play at home.
L’Athletic in form
The people of Madrid have so far managed a flawless preparation with three victories in as many games (4-0 against Numancia, 1-0 against Manchester United and 4-1 against Cadiz). For its part, Juventus alternated the good and the less good. After a success against the Mexicans of Guadalajara (2-0), the men of Massimiliano Allegri conceded a draw against FC Barcelona (2-2) before falling against Real Madrid (0-2).
