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Here are the declarations of Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri ahead of the UEFA Champions League Semifinal First Leg game, Juventus vs Real Madrid on Tuesday 5 May 2015 at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy at 20:45.

Massimiliano Allegri saying during the press conference at the Juventus Stadium, “When you play in these types of games you need to try and put in – I won’t say perfect – but a great performance in both defence and attack.  I don’t think either game will finish goalless, so we need to be at the races – especially in the final third.”

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Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri during the press conference on Monday 4 May 2015 at the Juventus Stadium.

As for Real Madrid being favorites, Allegri saying that last season’s holders perhaps have the edge ahead of the game.   Nevertheless, Allegri is encouraging his players to relish their title of underdogs by rising to the occasion when the first whistle sounds tomorrow night at Juventus Stadium.

“They’re reigning champions and should probably have a greater chance of going through. But we must play as well as we can, knowing we’re up against a great team and top class players, because there’s a spot in the final up for grabs.”

On Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti, Allegri declaring, “Carlo is an excellent, shrewd coach and he’s proved that with the results he’s achieved in Europe. I’ve got great respect for him as a person and his record in itself – important qualities are required to win in Italy, England, France and Spain.”

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Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri during the press conference on Monday 4 May 2015 at the Juventus Stadium.

Juventus Called Up Players for Real Madrid on Tuesday 5 May 2015:

Goalkeepers: Buffon, Marco Storari, Audero;

Defenders: Chiellini, Ogbonna, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Evra, Paolo De Ceglie;

Midfielders: Pepe, Claudio Marchisio, Coman, Padoin, Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal, Sturaro, Pereyra, Marrone;

Forwards: Alvaro Morata, Carlos Tevez, Fernando Llorente, Alessandro Matri.

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Here are REAL MADRID 20 official called up players by coach Carlo Ancelotti for the game against Juventus:

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, Keylor Navas and Fernando Pacheco.

Defenders: Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Fabio Coentrao, Daniel Carvajal, Alvaro Arbeloa, Marcelo and Nacho Fernandez.

Midfielders: Toni Kroos, James Rodriguez, Gareth Bale, Lucas Silva, Isco and Asier Illarramendi.

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Jese Rodriguez and Javier Hernandez.

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UEFA Champions League Round Semifinals, First Leg

Juventus – Real Madrid
Tuesday 5 May 2015
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy

20:45CET

By Anna Italia
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It’s a special match for the ex AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti now coaching Real Madrid.   Ancelotti is ready to face Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Semifinal First Leg game, Juventus vs Real Madrid on Tuesday 5 May 2015 at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy at 20:45.

Here are the declarations of Coach Ancelotti during the press conference on Monday 4 May ahead of the match with Juventus.

REAL MADRID COACH CARLO ANCELOTTI

“Evenly poised”

“If you play with courage, you win. If you show fear, you lose. That’s the Champions League and these are the semi-finals. Tomorrow will see two teams with different characteristics and players lock horns and each side will aim to impose their own qualities. Whoever manages to will have the best chance of winning.”

“Juventus here on merit”

“It will be a different game from the one we played against Atletico. In the quarter-finals we kept a lot of the ball and this is also a quality possessed by Juve, who are here because they deserve to be. It was a surprise to see them get this far, but that doesn’t mean they’re underdogs.”

“Hats off to Allegri”

“Allegri’s done a fine job and did well to introduce his ideas to a team who had already enjoyed great achievements. Juventus have gained greater experience over the past few years and will be full of confidence after winning the Scudetto last Sunday.”

“Keeping the dream alive”

“It’s not easy to win here, but we want to fulfill a dream of playing another final after lifting the trophy last season. We’ll do everything we can to get there.”

“He ain’t Pirlo, he’s my brother”

“I’ve heard that he said he views me as a father, well I see him as more of a brother! He said he’d leave Italy if he won the Champions League? Andrea’s a top class player and I hope he stays here next season, meaning Real would have a greater chance of winning this year.”

“Chicharito can play his part”

“Chicharito has contributed a great deal in recent games and being here is also down to him. Back three or four? Juventus are one of the few teams who have no issues in switching their system, but it makes little difference to us. We need to stick to our game plan and give our best, attacking and expressing all our quality on the field of play.”

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DEFENDER PEPE

“A tough test”

“We know how tough the game and the difficulty of playing here. We’ll be taking it extremely seriously as there are no favourites at this stage of the competition. It will be a tough match, characterised by the style of a typical Italian team, who will look to hurt us with their strikers. We remain confident though.”

“Quality up front”

“Tevez possesses plenty of quality, he never loses the ball and wins back plenty. He’s a fighter and it’s great to go up against top players like him, Llorente and Morata. It will be a pleasure to face Alvaro. He made his debut alongside me and I’ve got a great deal of time for him and his family. Tomorrow though will see our friendship put to one side.”

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UEFA Champions League Round Semifinals, First Leg

Juventus – Real Madrid
Tuesday 5 May 2015
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy

20:45CET

By Anna Italia
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Juventus – Real madrid
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A historical moment for Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri preparing “the perfect game” to face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Semifinal first leg on Tuesday 5 May 2015 at the Juventus Stadium in Turin.

It’s a challenge for Allegri to get the winner lineup for the perfect game just as Juventus played back on May 14, 2003 with coach Marcello Lippi.    Here is the situation in 2003 when Juventus managed to overcome  a 2-1 first leg deficit to defeat Real Madrid 3-1 in Turin and book their place in the final at Old Trafford.

Challenge is now for Juventus to start with the right foot, the right start and grab the victory on May 5 to avoid elimination.

• You can watch the video of the perfect game Juventus vs Real Madrid played on May 14, 2003.

Juventus Real Madrid 3-1 – Semifinale Champions League. Partita completa in Italiano.

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UEFA Champions League Round Semifinals, First Leg

Juventus – Real Madrid
Tuesday 5 May 2015
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy

20:45CET