
Juventus v Real Madrid Champions League Tactical Preview
Juventus-Real Madrid: a new chapter narrating the umpteenth meeting between the two sides, about what might as well be labeled as a European Classic.
April 3, 2018 - 13:22
Juventus-Real Madrid: a new chapter narrating the umpteenth meeting between the two sides, about what might as well be labeled as a European Classic.
April 3, 2018 - 13:22Miralem Pjanic and Medhi Benatia are suspended as Juventus prepare to host Champions League holders Real Madrid in a rematch of last seasons final.
April 3, 2018 - 10:33Before I reveal the thoughts which have crystallised from brief pulses in my synapses to more concrete conclusions over the course of the season…
March 8, 2018 - 16:03I managed a half, perhaps crooked smile when the draw was made for this tie. Not because I thought it was an easy glance in the right direction by Lady Luck…..
February 14, 2018 - 10:03Juventus travel to Portugal knowing that a victory over Sporting Lisbon could be enough to see them qualify to the last 16 of the Champions League
October 30, 2017 - 20:29Juventus went behind through Alex Sandro’s own goal but some magic from Miralem Pjanic and a late header from Mario Mandzukic earned the Bianconeri a valuable win.
October 19, 2017 - 9:18Gonzalo Higuain came off the bench to make the difference in Juve’s 2-0 victory over Olympiacos.
September 28, 2017 - 9:19Juventus will be without a host of first team players when they visit Barcelona for the first Champions League match of 2017/18.
September 12, 2017 - 7:53It’s time – Juventus v Real Madrid, The Champions League Final – Read our match preview, Q&A with a Real Madrid supporter and follow all the build up here…
June 2, 2017 - 21:00Our determination and cohesive belief was in full flow for the opening 45 minutes. It was a truly marvellous performance and a delight to watch. Yet something changed soon after the break.
June 5, 2017 - 19:48Juventus will field their strongest XI for the visit of Monaco, knowing just 90 minutes separates them from the Champions League final.
May 8, 2017 - 20:43We created eight very presentable chances whilst conceding just the two for the visitors. Thankfully we took two and they took just the one when we switched off for a breather as Monaco took a short corner at lightning pace.
May 10, 2017 - 12:17Monaco lived up to their billing. For other than the first ten minutes when we were totally dominant, they gained confidence and created a handful of decent chances
May 4, 2017 - 11:10Barcelona had their chances but the Juventus defence made the difference in a 0-0 draw that takes the Bianconeri through to the Champions League semi-finals.
April 20, 2017 - 20:20Paulo Dybala and Alex Sandro stole the show as Juventus routed Barcelona in a 3-0 first-leg victory in the Champions League quarter finals
April 12, 2017 - 12:25We were clearly aiming to control the game, show patience, with no need to force the issue and wait for chances to appear when they attacked.
March 15, 2017 - 10:08Juve left it late but a first goal for Marko Pjaca and Dani Alves’ superb finish gave the Bianconeri a 2-0 away victory and a huge advantage heading back to Turin.
February 23, 2017 - 10:19Juan Cuadrado, Paulo Dybala, Mario Mandzukic, Gonzalo Higuain and Miralem Pjanic will start for Juventus, but Leonardo Bonucci will watch the Bianconeri’s Champions League match against Porto from the stands.
February 21, 2017 - 19:58Juve went down to 10 men but a superb solo effort from Juan Cuadrado was enough to snatch all 3 points and maintain a lead at the top of Group H in the Champions League.
October 19, 2016 - 10:55I despised Sevilla after our first encounter earlier this season. Not just Sampaoli’s face and psuedo menacing posturing in the tightest shirt of his wardrobe,…
November 23, 2016 - 11:03