Here are the declarations of Juventus forward Alvaro Morata after eliminating Real Madrid on May 13 with the aggregate result 2-3 and qualifying to the Champions League Final to be played on June 6 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. Morata is a hero for Juventus because he scored the only goal of the match, but for Real Madrid fans is just a nightmare being himself an ex-Real Madrid player.
It’s a special game for Morata. A mixed feeling after seeing his goal eliminating his ex team Real Madrid. Special words after the game by Captain Gianluigi Buffon praising him as a star of the future.Morata commenting on Buffon’s words: “Gigi’s words are a great honour, he’s a legend to me. When we played against each other last year in the Champions League, I ran after him to get his shirt.”
Regarding the match, Morata adding: “I’m delighted and would like to thank the fans, who were here in their droves. We’ll do everything to lift the cup.”
Having decided the tie with a goal in either leg, Morata’s focus has now shifted to the final in Berlin: “It’ll be a tough match, but we can do it together.
“I grew up here in Madrid so I was never going to celebrate against Real. I heard the odd whistle when I left the field and that made me feel bad. I was just doing my job.”
Here are the declarations of Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio after eliminating Real Madrid on May 13 and qualifying to the Champions League Final to be played on June 6 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany
Claudio Marchisio: “Not content with winning a fourth straight Scudetto, not content with a place in the Champions League final, Il Principino’s hunger for success is insatiable. In true Juve style.”
Marchisio giving priorities by order: “Our number one target at the moment is the Coppa Italia. After that we can start thinking about the Champions League,”
So as Juventini across the globe were rushing out onto the streets to celebrate having a Champions League final to look forward to, Claudio was keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
Asked about a fan poll which showed Bianconeri supporters are confident of victory in Berlin, he replied thus: “It’s nice to know the fans are optimistic, but let’s live in the now for a bit. We’ve pulled off a great win against a top team. There’ll be time to think about the final further down the line.
Marchisio referring to the Champions League experience, “The belief we have in ourselves now is something we’ve acquired gradually, starting from the group stage. It wasn’t easy. We lost two games but afterwards we grew in stature and we showed how far we had come in Dortmund. Now we have tonight’s victory. We’ve improved a lot and have seen the results this season.”
Following a 1-1 second-leg draw away at Real Madrid, the Bianconeri progress 3-2 on aggregate and reach their first Champions League final for 12 years
Juventus progressed to their first Champions League final in 12 years, and eighth overall, following a 3-2 aggregate triumph over Real Madrid.
The Bianconeri approached yesterday evening’s game in Spain with a 2-1 first-leg lead, but soon saw the tie swing in Los Blancos’ favour after Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty for his tenth goal of the season in Europe’s elite competition.
Massimiliano Allegri’s men rallied in the second half and got their reward when Alvaro Morata, making his first appearance back at the Santiago Bernabeu since swapping Madrid for Turin last summer, equalised by firing in his fourth Champions League goal in six appearances.
And that’s how it finished as the Old Lady set up a final date in Berlin with Barcelona on Saturday 6 June, a side whom they haven’t faced since 2002/03’s Champions League quarter-final.
More of the numbers behind Wednesday’s result can be found below:
Three
Tackles Paul Pogba won in the midfield battle, with the Frenchman also providing three lay-offs for his team-mates.
Three
Chances created by Carlos Tevez, the most out of anyone in a blue jersey.
Four
Crosses teased into the Los Blancos mixer by Arturo Vidal. If he plays in next month’s showpiece event, the 27-year-old will become the first Chilean to feature at a Champions League final.
Four
Dribbles completed by Stephan Lichtsteiner during a typical lung-busting display on the wing.
14
Recoveries made by skipper Gigi Buffon who also pulled off four saves and threaded six good long balls.
46
Successful passes made by Giorgio Chiellini, with the stopper also performing three interceptions and topping the leaderboard in terms of touches (73).
57
Minute in which Juventus have scored three of their last four Champions League goals.
172
Forward passes registered throughout 94 minutes of action from the visitors, 16 more than Real Madrid.
54% Ball Possession REAL MADRID and 46% Ball Possession JUVENTUS Real madrid 1 – 1 Juventus
23′ Cristiano Ronaldo (pen) 52′ Alvaro Morata
Juventus in Champions League Final against Barcelona
This is it.. Juventus shining as the only Serie A team remaining in the Champions League. Juventus already with a super accomplishment finally making it to the Champions League Final. Juventus were in a last Champions League Semifinal in 2003, now ready to be in the FINAL in Berlin on Saturday 6 June.
Stats: Result Champions League Semifinal First Leg: Juventus 2 – 1 Real Madrid
Players making the entrance to the pitch. Mamma mia, I have goosebumps just watching the players while listening to the Champions League Anthem!!!!!! Captain Iker Casillas and Captain Gigi Buffon now exchanging greeting and we are set.
Love seeing also beloved ex AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti saluting present Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri… both wishing each other the best.
Referee Eriksson whistles the start of the game… It’s show time!!!!! Let’s roll the ball.
First corner of the match in the 4th minute conceded by Real Madrid defender Daniel Carvajal.
In the 5th minute there is Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal … though indicating offside position..
Madonna santa!!! Scary moment in the 6th minute with Karim Benzema so close to score by freeing himself from defender Stephan Lichtsteiner.. luckily missing the target sending the ball too high.
Hello, hello, calm down.. in the 10th minute defender Giorgio Chiellini commits a foul on Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and is free kick for Real Madrid…. there he goes… a relief.. the barrier deviates the shot.. corner….
In the 14th minute, midfielder Artuto Vidal challenging Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas with a left footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.. oh gosh!!!! The assist is by forward Carlos Tévez.
I am getting so nervous!!!! In the 18th minute the duel between Isco and Juventus defender Patrice Evra… Isco finally attempting a right footed shot and misses target too high!
20th minute, a left footed shot by Gareth Bale and is deviated by goalkeeper Gigi Buffon!!!!! Forza Gigi!
OH nooooooo !!!! Referee Eriksson giving a penalty to Real Madrid conceded by defender Giorgio Chiellini after a foul on forward James Rodriguez bringing him down inside the penalty area! What luck! And it is forward Cristiano Ronaldo to take the penalty spot… one on one…. set ready go… Ronaldo converting the penalty defeating goalkeeper Buffon with a right footed shot in the high center! Immediate celebration and we are now 2-2 in aggregate result. Stats: Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the most goals against Juventus in Champions League with a total of 5 goals.
Photo: twitter.com/ChampionsLeague
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos celebrating with a loud shout GOAAALLLLLLL
Oh come on… in the 29th minute, Real Madrid gaining momentum and seem confidence now encouraged afte the goal.. Counter attack and there are three players against 2, Cristiano Ronaldo unable to make the perfect pass to Benzema.. phewwwww
In the 30th minute there is another clear and present danger with Benzema challenging Buffon who saves the headed shot in the bottom right corner. !!!! Good Buffon.
Mamma miaaaaaaa helloooooooo I am just losing my voice! Real Madrid keep pressing with the combo Benzema – Cristiano Ronaldo. In the 40th minute Benzema again challenging Buffon and so close with his left footed shot but saved by Buffon!
Stats: Cristiano Ronaldo the player scoring more goals in Champions League Semifinals with a total of 10 goals.
In the 52d minute, Juventus so close to score with midfielder Claudio Marchisio delivering a right footed shot missing the target not by much to the left! The assist is by Carlitos Tévez.
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Juventus!!!!!!!! I am jumping from my seat and doing my cheerleading!!!!! Guys, in the 52nd minute it is Alvaro Morata “the ex Real Madrid player” to equalize the game following a corner defeating goalkeeper Iker Casillas with a left footed shot in the high center. The assist is by midfielder Paul Pogba.
Click the video to watch the goal by Alvaro Morata against Real Madrid
UFFFFA… In the 68th minute, forward James Rodriguez closer to the goal with a left footed shot and luckily misses the target.. ball too high… the assist is by Cristiano Ronaldo. James cannot believe his luck!!!!
Real Madrid making a substitution in the 67th minute with forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez replacing Karim Benzema.
Mamma mia. In the 69th minute goalkeeper Casillas clearing the efforts by Marchisio.
Referee Eriksson giving a yellow card to Carlos Tevez in the 70th minute after a foul on Javier Hernandez.
In the 77th minute a yellow card to Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner.
Juventus substituting midfielder Andrea Pirlo to bring defender Andrea Barzagli in the 79th minute.
In the 81st minute, goalkeeper Buffon saving the right footed shot by Toni Kroos in the center!!!!
A corner for Juventus in the 83rd minute conceded by Lichtsteiner….
In the 84th minute Juventus substituting forward Alvaro Morata to bring forward Fernando Llorente also another ex-Real Madrid player. Some fans booing , whistling against Morata while he leaves the pitch…
In the 88th minute a save by Casillas denying Pogba the joy to shout a goal after his right footed shot.
Juventus making the last substitution in the 89th minute substituting Paul Pogba to bring Roberto Pereyra.
Referee Eriksson giving a 4 minutes added time…..
JUVENTUS IN THE FINALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
wohooooooooooooooooo
Here is REAL MADRID official starting lineup by coach Carlo Ancelotti:
REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Casillas; Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; James Rodríguez, Kroos, Isco; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo.
Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by coach Massimiliano Allegri:
Been there, seen it, done it. Now Patrice has done it again. With Juve.
It’s no secret that Patrice Evra was signed last summer because of the wealth of experience he offers. A man who is used to going all the way could only aid the Juve cause as they bid to climb to the top of the European pile, after dominating in Italy for three years running.
And of course that’s exactly what he did. The 33-year-old played his part as the Bianconeri reached the Champions League final in his first season at the club. Now he’s set to grace the highest stage for the fifth time in his career.
“I don’t think it happens by chance. Don’t call me arrogant but every time I play in this competition I think I can reach the final. I really like playing in the Champions League: the atmosphere brings the best out of me.”
What was the secret behind tonight’s result? “We knew we’d have to soak up pressure and the gaffer made sure we were ready for it. He filled us with belief that we could score at least one goal.”
Looking ahead to the final on 6 June, the Frenchman ended with a culinary metaphor: “Allegri draws up a different menu every time. Now I can’t wait to see what he puts on the menu for Barcelona.”
By Anna Italia
Real madrid 1 – 1 Juventus 
