Memorable European Confrontations, Part 24-1986 Real Madrid vs. Juventus

Real Madrid and Juventus were paired in the Second Round of the 1986/87 Champions Cup.

The Spanish squad managed by new Dutch Manager Leo Beenhakker had won the UEFA Cup in the two previous seasons and were seen as the best Real Madrid side since the 1950s era.

The squad contained a multitude of Internationals such as Emilio Butragueno, Camacho, Michel, Sanchis, as well Mexican goalscoring machine Hugo Sanchez and Argentina’s Jorge Valdano.

They had qualified from their opening round by defeating Switzerland’s Neuchatel Xamax (0-1, 5-0).

Juventus had a new manager of their own, Rino Marchesi. He had taken over from Giovanni Trapattoni, who had left after a decade full of titles.

The squad contained a number of ageing stars such as Scirea, Cabrini and French superstar Michel Platini.

The new generation included Denmark’s Michael Laudrup, Massimo Mauro and Aldo Serena.

They had qualified from their opening round by defeating Iceland’s Valur Reykjavik (7-0, 4-0).

The first leg, on October 22^nd, was played at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Beenhaker, under pressure to deliver the Champions Cup, was confident and believed Real could eliminate Juve just like Barcelona had done the previous season.

Juventus had a number of problems. Captain and Libero Gaetano Scirea was injured. The vastly less experienced Roberto Solda started in his place.

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2116, October 28, 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Luciano Favero, October 22, 1986, Champions Cup, Real Madrid 1-Juventus 0)

In addition, Michael Laudrup had just returned from injury and not fully fit, while Platini was fading and out of form nearing the end of his career.

In typical fashion when playing at home, Real attacked from the start. Their collective and attacking play was superior and were dominant in the first half hour. Juventus, as the away side, was naturally cautious and defensive.

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2116, October 28, 1986

(Carlos Santillana on the left pushing Nicola Caricola, October 22, 1986, Champions Cup, Real Madrid 1-Juventus 0)

The more adventurous Real scored in the 20^th minute. Chendo crossed from the left, and Butragueno tapped in as Tacconi was stranded at the near post.

Despite their dominance Madrid could not score again.

In fact Juventus scored a goal that was disallowed in the first half. Manfredonia headed in a corner from the left by Mauro, but it was called off due to an infraction.

In the second half, Juventus lost their deputy Libero Solda to an injury and he was replaced by another interim Libero Nicola Caricola.

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2116, October 28, 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Antonio Cabrini, October 22, 1986, Champions Cup, Real Madrid 1-Juventus 0)

Real were disappointed at the slim margin of victory and had expected more goals at home.

Butragueno felt Cabrini had treated him very harshly on the field, though at the end they gladly shook hands.

Strangely, this top-billing encounter was not shown live on Spanish Television (UEFA Cup’s Barcelona-Sporting Lisbon encounter was shown).

October 22, 1986

Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Spain) 1- Juventus Football Club-Torino (Italy) 0

Champions Cup- One Eighth Finals, First Leg

Venue: Madrid- Estadio Santiago Bernabéu 

Attendance:

Referee: Robert Valentine (Scotland)

Goalscorers: (Real Madrid): Emilio Butragueño 20^th

                    (Juventus): None

Lineups:

Real Madrid:

1-Francisco Buyo, 2-Miguel Chendo, 5-Manuel Sanchís, 4-Salguero, 3-Jose Antonio Camacho, 8-Michel, 10-Ricardo Gallego, 6-Rafael Gordillo (14-Rafael Martín Vázquez 62^nd ), 7-Emilio Butragueño, 9-Hugo Sánchez (Mexico), 11-Jorge Valdano (Argentina) (15-Carlos Santillana 71^st )

Coach: Leo Beenhakker (Holland)

Booked: Michel, Hugo Sanchez

Other Subs: Agustin, Jesus Solana, Juanito

Team Captain: Jose Antonio Camacho

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Juventus:

1-Stefano Tacconi, 2-Luciano Favero, 5-Sergio Brio, 6-Roberto Solda (14-Nicola Caricola 62^nd ), 3-Antonio Cabrini, 7-Massimo Mauro, 10-Michel Platini (France), 4-Masimo Bonini, 8-Lionela Manfredonia, 9-Massimo Briaschi, 11-Michael Laudrup (Denmark) (13-Ivano Bonetti 76^th)

Coach: Rino Marchesi

Booked: Antonio Cabrini, Massimo Mauro

Other Subs: Luciano Bodini, Beniamino Vignola, Renato Buso

Team Captain: Antonio Cabrini

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The second leg, on November 5^th, was played at Turin’s Stadio Communale.

Real Madrid was unchanged from the previous encounter, while for Juventus Scirea was still missing. Nicola Caricola started as Libero for Juventus.

Juventus was expected to attack at home. Beenhakker chose to employ a zonal defense for Real.

Juventus were excellent in the first fifteen minutes and leveled the aggregate as early as the 9^th minute.

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2118, November 11, 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Luciano Favero, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

Massimo Mauro, from the right side touchline, dribbled past Gallego and crossed across the goalmouth area it missed one Juve striker at the near post, but Cabrini shot and scored from a narrow angle at the far post.

Laudrup had a chance to increase Juventus’ lead. He missed a good chance, when he tried to lob Buyo after being put clear by Cabrini.

In a match where both goalkeepers excelled, Juventus could not break through Real’s defense and just like the first leg, the home team won (1-0).

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2118, November 11, 1986

(Emilio Butragueno with Massimo Bonini and Luciano Favero and Stefano Tacconi after Juanito’s winning penalty kick, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

After no scoring during the overtime, the match went into a penalty kick shoot-out.
In the shoot-out Real kept its cool, while Juve seemed more tired and fragile. Some Real players felt they knew they were going to win the shoot-out by the Juve players’ state, who appeared nervous and broken.

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 81, December 1986

(Antonio Cabrini and Michel, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

Despite missing its first attempt by the normally reliable Sanchez, Real scored its next three attempts. For Juventus only Vignola was successful with his attempt.

Marchesi explained that many of his players were not up to taking the spot kicks, such as Serena. Others like Cabrini had received a knock previously and did not want to take a risk.

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 81, December 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Luciano Favero, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2118, November 11, 1986

(Luciano Favero, Jorge Valdano (masked by Favero) and Hugo Sanchez, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

The jubilant Beenhakker was diplomatic at the end, saying that Juventus had a sensational defense, an exceptional goalkeeper and a tireless midfield with a special praise for Mauro. He declared that his goal was to make Real Madrid, the new Ajax.

Afterwards Juventus Owner Gianni Agnelli, was asked if he would like to acquire Butragueno for Juventus. His response was that at that price only Silvio Berlusconi could afford him.

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 81, December 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Luciano Favero, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2118, November 11, 1986

(Jorge Valdano, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

For Juventus, this elimination was a further sign of their decline. They had been slipping for some time. Platini retired at the end of the season and they would have to wait nearly a decade to get back to their standing.

Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals before being eliminated. In fact this generation under Beenhakker would reach the semifinals for three straight seasons, but miss out the final step.

November 5, 1986

Juventus Football Club-Torino (Italy) 1-Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Spain) 0  (Real Madrid won 3-1 on penalty kick shoot-out).

Champions Cup- One Eighth Finals, Second Leg

Venue:  Turin-Stadio Communale

Attendance: 58,123

Referee: Dieter Pauly (West Germany)

Goalscorers: (Juventus): Antonio Cabrini 9^th 

 (Real Madrid): None

Penalty kick sequence:

(Real Madrid): Sanchez (saved), Butragueno, Valdano, Juanito

(Juventus): Brio (saved), Vignola, Manfredonia (saved), Favero (missed)

Lineups:

Juventus:

1-Stefano Tacconi, 2-Luciano Favero, 5-Sergio Brio, 6- Nicola Caricola, 3-Antonio Cabrini, 7-Massimo Mauro (13-Beniamino Vignola 106^th ), 10-Michel Platini (France), 4-Masimo Bonini, 8-Lionela Manfredonia, 9-Aldo Serena, 11-Michael Laudrup (Denmark) (14-Massimo Briaschi 79^th)

Coach: Rino Marchesi

Booked: Massimo Bonini, Nicola Caricola

Other Subs: 12-Luciano Bodini, 15-Ivano Bonetti, 16-Stefano Pioli

Team Captain: Antonio Cabrini

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Real Madrid:

1-Francisco Buyo, 2-Miguel Chendo, 5-Manuel Sanchís, 4-Salguero, 3-Jose Antonio Camacho, 8-Michel, 10-Ricardo Gallego, 6-Rafael Gordillo (16-Juanito 115^th ) , 7-Emilio Butragueño, 9-Hugo Sánchez (Mexico), 11-Jorge Valdano (Argentina)

Coach: Leo Beenhakker (Holland)

Booked: Miguel Chendo, Manuel Sanchis, Jorge Valdano

Other Subs: 13-Agustin, 12-Mino, 14-Jesus Solana, 15-Carlos Santillana

Team Captain: Jose Antonio Camacho

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