Juventus would need just one goal without reply when they meet Benfica on Thursday to enter the Europa League final on their home ground. A great goal from Lima six minutes from time gave Benfica a narrow first-leg advantage but Carlos Tevez's away goal for Juventus could prove essential as it gives the Italian champions the chance to progress in case of a 1-0 win.
Keeping a clean sheet has been a problem this season for Juventus in Europe though, they are undefeated in six matches at home in European competitions this term but only one of those was a clean sheet. Benfica are full of confidence after securing the Primeira Liga title and sealing their place in the Portuguese Cup final last weekend. Moreover, Benfica are the only unbeaten team left in this season's competition.
Juventus boss Antonio Conte is confident that they can pull it off with the help of their home crowd. "We are going to play with 12 men on Thursday, I am convinced of it, and Benfica had better beware because the fans are going to enter the fray," he said. "What excites me is these three years in charge of Juventus. This has been a truly incredible journey, if we think that three years ago we overcame all the odds. I reiterate I want on Thursday for the supporters to create a fiery cauldron in the stadium, just as Benfica's fans did in Lisbon." Arturo Vidal is a doubt for Juventus due to a knee injury while Ljubomir Fejsa (foot), Silvio (leg), Eduardo Salvio (arm) and Nicolas Gaitan (thigh) could all miss out for Benfica.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Juventus win - 4/7
Draw - 10/3
Benfica win - 21/4
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