Juventus have a narrow lead to defend when they travel to face Real Madrid on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash. The Italian champions won the first leg 2-1 with goals from Alvaro Morata and Carlos Tevez, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Real. These two teams have met on 17 occasions, there was just one draw and eight wins apiece. Real Madrid have won five of seven at home against Juventus, who last won at the Bernabeu in 2008 thanks to a double from Alessandro Del Piero.
Real Madrid are coming from a disappointing week, which started with the defeat at Juventus and ended with a 2-2 home draw against Valencia in the Primera Liga on Saturday. That draw left Cristiano Ronaldo and company four points behind rivals Barcelona at the top of the table with just two games left in the season. However, Real's chances of defending the Champions League trophy are still high thanks to the away goal that they scored at Juventus. They have won 21 of their 29 home games against Italian opponents and were beaten just six times. Luka Modric is still out of contention but Karim Benzema is fit again and might start on the bench.
Juventus have already secured the Serie A title, their fourth in a row, but they are hungry for a big success in Europe. They have not reached the semi-finals of the Champions League since 2003, when they lost to AC Milan in the final. They have not conceded any goals in their last three away games in Europe, including a goalless draw at Monaco in the last eight. Moreover, they have won 33 of their 41 European ties in which they won the home leg. Juventus are glad to welcome Paul Pogba back into the team after he returned from injury last weekend and scored. Martin Caceres and Kwadwo Asamoah are still on the sidelines.
Probable line-ups:
Real Madrid: Casillas - Carvajal, Pepe, Varane, Marcelo - Ramos, Kroos, Isco - James, Ronaldo, Bale
Juventus: Buffon - Lichtsteiner, Chiellini, Bonucci, Evra - Pirlo, Marchisio, Sturaro, Vidal - Morata, Tevez
My prediction: Real Madrid to win 2-1 (after 90 minutes)
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Real Madrid win - 4/6 Draw - 16/5 Juventus win - 9/2
mdacic 8 years ago
After this match I think that Barcelona is close to another trophy of Champions League. Real Madrid started well this match, they had that lead and I was thinking that they can't lost. But their man Morata scored and everything was different. So this season Real will remember by no important trophies and they should make...
After this match I think that Barcelona is close to another trophy of Champions League. Real Madrid started well this match, they had that lead and I was thinking that they can't lost. But their man Morata scored and everything was different. So this season Real will remember by no important trophies and they should make some serious changes if they want something to win next season.
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galata86 8 years ago
In both matches Real Madrid was play very good in first and so bad in second half. I do not know why. Last night I expected easy win for Madrid after first half, because they played very good, they have some chances for 2:0 just after first goal. Now, final between Juve and Barca is a great chance for new trophy for Barca,...
In both matches Real Madrid was play very good in first and so bad in second half. I do not know why. Last night I expected easy win for Madrid after first half, because they played very good, they have some chances for 2:0 just after first goal. Now, final between Juve and Barca is a great chance for new trophy for Barca, I think that Juve has no chances against Barca.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
@Alexa Alexa Well done, you predict corect score man. I was close, I predict 1-2 win for Juve, and Marchisio and Pogba missed great chances. However, Juventus deserved to play in final. They were better in both games. Real Madrid child, Morata, scored again and showed how great player he is and
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
I predicted right result.You all should be listening to me :) Now seriously,Juventus was very good,in every moment of the match they knew what should they do on the pitch.They absolutely deserved this win,they have a historycal chance to win a triple crown,if they beat both SS Lazio and FC Barcelona.
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seculla
8 years ago
What a match for JUVENTUS and what a joy for JUVE's fans!!! You may say whatever you want, but WE deserved this joy after all this years and after all those rumors and affairs. This year is perfect for Juve so far, they won the Serie A title, they are playing against Lazio in final in Italian Cup, and now they will play...
What a match for JUVENTUS and what a joy for JUVE's fans!!! You may say whatever you want, but WE deserved this joy after all this years and after all those rumors and affairs. This year is perfect for Juve so far, they won the Serie A title, they are playing against Lazio in final in Italian Cup, and now they will play against Barcelona in Berlin in Champions League's final. I'm so happy!!! Forza Juve! Fino Alla Fine!
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galata86 8 years ago
I watching game right now and Real Madrid deserve this lead 1-0. Real was better whole time and they could score at least one more goal. Ronaldo scored from penalty and I think that penalty didn't exist but that is football and mistake are part of modern football. I think that Real will continue to play well. My prediction...
I watching game right now and Real Madrid deserve this lead 1-0. Real was better whole time and they could score at least one more goal. Ronaldo scored from penalty and I think that penalty didn't exist but that is football and mistake are part of modern football. I think that Real will continue to play well. My prediction is 2-0 for Real.
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sharpe
8 years ago
I hope this will be a great game tonight, Juventus have a very tiny lead after the first game and probably Real will try to dominate and attack but that can create a good chances for Juve counters. No idea how it's going to finish but I think it will be a close game with situations in front of both goals.
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mdacic 8 years ago
Tonight I don't expect great match and a lot of goals like it was last night on game Bayern - Barcelona. Real Madrid won't rush anywhere, they know that win 1-0 is good for them and if they concede a goal it can be problem for them because we all know how great Juventus is in defense. My prediction is 1-0 for Real Madrid....
Tonight I don't expect great match and a lot of goals like it was last night on game Bayern - Barcelona. Real Madrid won't rush anywhere, they know that win 1-0 is good for them and if they concede a goal it can be problem for them because we all know how great Juventus is in defense. My prediction is 1-0 for Real Madrid.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
I am very impatient to start the game tonight. This is a real European classic teams with great history, excellent fans and brilliant players. Juventus after the first game has a slight advantage and try to keep it and pass to the final. They have experienced players who have won major trophies in their career and I think...
I am very impatient to start the game tonight. This is a real European classic teams with great history, excellent fans and brilliant players. Juventus after the first game has a slight advantage and try to keep it and pass to the final. They have experienced players who have won major trophies in their career and I think they can surprise tonight. I think it will be a decisive battle in the middle of a field where Juventus is better. My prediction 1-2 win for Juve.
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seculla
8 years ago
I really can't wait until tonight's start of this match. The result from first match between Real Madrid and Juventus gives both teams real chances and hope that they will play against Barcelona in final match in Berlin. Good thing for Juve is that Pogba is finally back and he will be very big reinforcement for them, and...
I really can't wait until tonight's start of this match. The result from first match between Real Madrid and Juventus gives both teams real chances and hope that they will play against Barcelona in final match in Berlin. Good thing for Juve is that Pogba is finally back and he will be very big reinforcement for them, and on the other side I heard that Benzema will play for Real. It will be great match and I believe that Juve will play against Barcelona in the final. Forza Juve! Fino Alla Fine!
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
This will be very interesting clash.Juventus has an advantage from the first match.Traditionally,Italian teams are the teams that can keep the advantage with deffensive approach.Big loss for los Blancos is absence of Luka Modric.He is still injured.On the other side,Juventus players have big chance to make something big.I...
This will be very interesting clash.Juventus has an advantage from the first match.Traditionally,Italian teams are the teams that can keep the advantage with deffensive approach.Big loss for los Blancos is absence of Luka Modric.He is still injured.On the other side,Juventus players have big chance to make something big.I predict 1-1 draw .
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timidi 8 years ago
This is the most important match of the season for Real Madrid for sure. They are out of "Copa del rey", after draw against Valencia they are far from first place and Champions League could be only bright side of this season. So I expect that Real Madrid will play hard from the first minute and they will win and go to...
This is the most important match of the season for Real Madrid for sure. They are out of "Copa del rey", after draw against Valencia they are far from first place and Champions League could be only bright side of this season. So I expect that Real Madrid will play hard from the first minute and they will win and go to the final where they will play against Barcelona.
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