Igor Tudor, Getty Images October 23, 2025, 09:47

Igor Tudor expressed mixed feelings after the Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabeu, where his team lost 1-0 to Real Madrid. Despite the defeat, in which the decisive goal was scored by Jude Bellingham, the Croatian specialist believes that the “Bianconeri” played for at least a draw.

“The biggest regret today is that we didn’t bring home the points. Against the monsters they have, we deserved at least one goal. The lads are upset because they think so too.” – said Tudor in the post-match commentary

Tudor praised the team for the right approach to the game and their desire to attack, although he admitted that it was difficult to cope with the pressure at this level.

“There was a good mood, the desire to hurt them. Then, of course, we suffered, which is normal in this stadium,” he added.

Separately, the coach touched on the topic of leadership in the team, noting that in this aspect Juventus needs to add.

“Everyone should be a leader. From this point of view, we are a little below the level I would like. We need to grow. This team has lacked champions and important players in recent years,” Tudor emphasized.

At the end, the coach called for caution in evaluating the current team, stressing the need to believe in the chosen path.

“We have rarely been wrong with our approach to matches. This team has strengths and weaknesses. We need to give them confidence because the path is right,” concluded Tudor.

A video review of this match is available on our website.