Real test for Luxemburgo

Two years ago the limitations of a Real Madrid side packed with attacking talent but lacking defensive solidity were exposed in a Champions League semi-final defeat by Juventus.

This time, Real return to Delle Alpi on Wednesday with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg of their first knockout round, knowing that their stiffer resolve under coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo faces its toughest examination yet.

The 3-1 second leg loss to Juve in 2003 ended the Spaniards8217; dream of winning a fourth European Cup in six seasons and although Real went on to claim the Spanish title, failure in Europe cost coach Vicente del Bosque his job.