After a challenging Serie A campaign, where the Bianconeri finished fourth in Serie A and failed to escape the Champions League league phase, Igor Tudor will hope to brighten the mood in Turin with a strong Club World Cup run.
They face Al Ain, the 14-time UAE Pro League champions and two-time AFC Champions League winners. They finished second at the Club World Cup in 2018, falling 4-1 to Real Madrid in the final thanks to goals from Luka Modric, Marcos Llorente, and Sergio Ramos.
Their predominantly Emirati squad features a handful of talented South American youngsters who could pose a threat to Juve, though they trail the Italians by 591 places in Opta’s global rankings.
Audi Field, home of DC United, sits in the heart of the nation’s capital, and will host the first of its three matches in the tournament tonight. The 20,000-capacity ground was purpose-built for the MLS side in 2018 and was home to the earliest days of Wayne Rooney’s coaching career.
How to watch Al Ain vs Juventus
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live.
Live stream: Viewers can watch the action live online via channel5.com and the DAZN website. Coverage starts at 1am BST ahead of a 2am kick-off.
DAZN is the global broadcaster of the new-look Club World Cup. No subscription is required to watch the game, with the entire tournament available to their ‘Freemium’ members, which means you only need to sign up for a free DAZN account.
