The Olympiastadion in Berlin will be the stage for the big show this Saturday, the Champions League final. The champions of Italy and Spain will battle it out for the trophy, with both sides having already claimed the domestic league-cup double. The only previous Champions League meeting between the two sides was in the 2003 quarter-finals and Juventus won that tie after extra time. Juventus also lead the head-to-head record with four wins out of eight matches. If Barcelona win they would become the first European club to complete the treble more than once.
Juventus have been dominating Italian football lately, they have four consecutive Serie A titles and in the last two seasons they won it with a huge margin of 17 points. This is the first Champions League final for Juventus in 12 years since losing to AC Milan in 2003. The last time they won it was in 1996 when they defeated Ajax on penalties. Juventus will be without central defender Giorgio Chiellini, who will be unable to meet Luis Suarez for the first time since the famous biting incident at the 2014 World Cup. Martin Caceres is also out, so Andrea Barzagli should fill in.
Barcelona finished two points clear of Real Madrid to win the Primera Liga title this season and they also won the Copa del Rey last week with a 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao. Their last final was in 2011 but this time they seem to have an even better squad, with Messi, Neymar and Suarez forming probably the best attacking trio in the world. They have scored no less than 120 goals between them this season, surpassing the record previously held by Ronaldo, Benzema and Higuain, who scored 118 for Real Madrid in 2011-2012. Barcelona have no injury worries, so Luis Enrique will probably field the same eleven that played in the semi-finals against Bayern Munich.
Probable line-ups:
Juventus: Buffon - Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Barzagli, Evra - Pirlo, Pogba, Marchisio, Vidal - Morata, Tevez
Barcelona: Ter Stegen - Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Alba - Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta - Neymar, Suarez, Messi
My prediction: Barcelona to win 3-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Juventus win - 6.00 Draw - 4.20 Barcelona win - 1.61
Johnajax 8 years ago
FC Barcelona is the best team in Europe. For me that was clear after semi finals against Bayern Munich but now that is official. They played better than any other team in Europe whole year and they deserved this title. They have young team and I think that they should keep these players and just play same game like they...
FC Barcelona is the best team in Europe. For me that was clear after semi finals against Bayern Munich but now that is official. They played better than any other team in Europe whole year and they deserved this title. They have young team and I think that they should keep these players and just play same game like they were playing this season and they will be the best again. :)
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
I am very interested about Barca plans in the future.They cant buy new players this transfer window,but they will have to make some changes in January,simply to refresh squad.Bringing new faces always brings new atmosphere,people are getting tired of watching same old humans every day.
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sharpe
8 years ago
Barcelona won it but Juventus were a worthy opponent and they've had play their role in the final. The match was exiting till the very end and that was most important for everybody who are unprejudiced fans like me. Barcelona just have too much force up front for Juventus who was not able to stop them.
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advoghado
8 years ago
Congratulations to the team of Barcelona, though I not a fan of this team I'm a lover of good soccerl, and Barcelona has shown that in recent years, with an incredible team and a first-class soccer. Congratulations also to the team of Juventus, who fought for the victory. Honestly when they could draw I thought would take...
Congratulations to the team of Barcelona, though I not a fan of this team I'm a lover of good soccerl, and Barcelona has shown that in recent years, with an incredible team and a first-class soccer. Congratulations also to the team of Juventus, who fought for the victory. Honestly when they could draw I thought would take the game into overtime, but it was not enough.
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seculla
8 years ago
It was a great match and I enjoyed it. As Juventus fan I'm so proud of Juve's players, because even there is a big difference in quality they've fight until the last minute. Also I want to congratulate to all Barca's fans on this great success. Juve lost his sixth Champions League Final but after all it's great to see your...
It was a great match and I enjoyed it. As Juventus fan I'm so proud of Juve's players, because even there is a big difference in quality they've fight until the last minute. Also I want to congratulate to all Barca's fans on this great success. Juve lost his sixth Champions League Final but after all it's great to see your team back on top in Europe.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Fantastic success for Barcelona.They are dominating in football last 10 years.Luis Enrique made a great success,he managed to win a triple crown.He proved that he was fantastic desicion by Jordi Bertomeu.I really think that Barca can be first team that can defend the title in Champions league.They will be big favourites...
Fantastic success for Barcelona.They are dominating in football last 10 years.Luis Enrique made a great success,he managed to win a triple crown.He proved that he was fantastic desicion by Jordi Bertomeu.I really think that Barca can be first team that can defend the title in Champions league.They will be big favourites next season.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
Well done Barcelona! They were better team in this final and in the end deservedly lift the trophy. Barcelona played fantastic game, scored early goal and controlled game. Juventus managed to get back into the game but did not have the strength to complete turnaround. In the end, Barcelona really were the best team this...
Well done Barcelona! They were better team in this final and in the end deservedly lift the trophy. Barcelona played fantastic game, scored early goal and controlled game. Juventus managed to get back into the game but did not have the strength to complete turnaround. In the end, Barcelona really were the best team this season.
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timidi 8 years ago
Congratulation to Barcelona. Barcelona is the best team on the world in this moment and they deserved all trophies this season. They were great whole season and with this big win against Juve they showed us that they are the best. Now the season is over and they can enjoy in victory and next year they will be stronger for...
Congratulation to Barcelona. Barcelona is the best team on the world in this moment and they deserved all trophies this season. They were great whole season and with this big win against Juve they showed us that they are the best. Now the season is over and they can enjoy in victory and next year they will be stronger for sure.
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sharpe
8 years ago
Hope to be a great game, I didn't watch many games in the Champions League for the last seasons because it's little be boring for me but I believe this one will be an exception of that. Barcelona have a great players up front and the only chance for Juventus to be close one in this game is to play very tough at defense.
Hope to be a great game, I didn't watch many games in the Champions League for the last seasons because it's little be boring for me but I believe this one will be an exception of that. Barcelona have a great players up front and the only chance for Juventus to be close one in this game is to play very tough at defense.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Tonight we will be witnesses of one very good match. It is definitely match of the year.Barcelona is big favourite,but in matches like this everything can happen. It is most important to win a battle in the midfield.I expect Barceona to lift the trophy.My prediction is 2-1 fpr Catalan side.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
This is match we all expected all this season. Match that will show us who is the best team in the world for this season. Barcelona is big favorite, especially after Chiellini injury. Juventus will be without key defender and that is big problem for them. They will try to play their game, good defense and quick counter-attack....
This is match we all expected all this season. Match that will show us who is the best team in the world for this season. Barcelona is big favorite, especially after Chiellini injury. Juventus will be without key defender and that is big problem for them. They will try to play their game, good defense and quick counter-attack. On the other side, Barcelona will try through possession and high pressure to score and win in this match. It will be great game. My prediction is 1-1 draw.
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seculla
8 years ago
It's a very special day for all football fans. It's a Champions League Final and there is no more interesting match when it comes to club's competitions in football, and also there is no more liked trophy than this. For me, as very big fan of Juventus, this is even more special day because Juve is "back on right track"...
It's a very special day for all football fans. It's a Champions League Final and there is no more interesting match when it comes to club's competitions in football, and also there is no more liked trophy than this. For me, as very big fan of Juventus, this is even more special day because Juve is "back on right track" and after 12 years they are back in the final in Champions League. I won't predict the score and I hope that Buffon will "raise the trophy" at the end.
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h34dhunt3r
8 years ago
Biggest match of the year ahead of us. Barcelona, with one of most dominant offensive line in history of football will face italian pride - Juventus, team that tottaly unexpected came down to Champions League finals, first in 12 years. Tonights match can have two outcomes. First, if Barca scores in first 30minutes of the...
Biggest match of the year ahead of us. Barcelona, with one of most dominant offensive line in history of football will face italian pride - Juventus, team that tottaly unexpected came down to Champions League finals, first in 12 years. Tonights match can have two outcomes. First, if Barca scores in first 30minutes of the game is gonna be borring finals with 3:0 ending result or something like that. If Juve saves their sheet for some time, Barcelona players might get nervous, because everyone is expecting from them to score, at least once. I'll bet around 25e on Barcelona. My predictions: - Result: 2:0 for Barcelona; - Man of the match: Luis Suarez.
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