UEFA Champions League
Juventus vs Atlético de Madrid Preview
- Date: Mar. 12, 2019
- Time: 4:00 p.m. (est)
- Network: TNT, UniMas, Univision Deportes Network
- Location: Turin, Italy
- Venue: Allianz Stadium
- Seating Capacity: 41,507
Juventus will play host to Atlético de Madrid at Allianz Stadium in Turin this Tuesday.
With a 2-0 advantage, Atléti are setting their eyes on dominating once again the Italian champions.
In addition, Three weeks ago, Diego Simeone’s men were brilliant and look forward to finishing the job.
Meanwhile, the La Vecchia Signora signals that they are still alive in the match and that all is not set and done.
Team News
The visitors will be without Thomas Partey due to suspension. However, captain Diego Godin is doubtful with a minor injury.
Meanwhile, Juve will be without Sami Khedira, Juan Cuadrado and Douglas Costa. Also, the trio is nursing different injuries they have been carrying over.
Nevertheless, Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the starting lineup after being left on bench last Friday.
Lineups and Prediction
Juventus possible XI: Szczesny; Cancelo, Bonucci, Chiellini, De Sciglio; Bentancur, Pjanic, Matuidi; Dybala; Mandzukic, Ronaldo.
Atlético possible XI: Oblak; Arias, Savic, Gimenez, Juanfran; Correa, R.Hernandez, Saul, Koke; Griezmann, Morata.
Though Juventus have a superior record over Atléti in the head-to-head action, they are possibly the only side capable of keeping a clean sheet and a 2-0 lead.
Just this term, Los Colchoneros have kept four clean sheets. However, Juventus have scored in their last 22 occasions at home.
Additionally, Cristiano Ronaldo was quoted saying that he would make sure Juventus were ready for Atléti.
However, Los Colochoneros’ defense is capable of containing them without a problem.
Juventus 2 – 1 Atlético de Madrid
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