Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini delighted after scoring a goal against Barcelona at the Juventus Stadium in the Champions League Quarterfinal First Leg on Tuesday 11 April 2017: Juventus 3 – 0 Barcelona. The Second Leg match at Camp Nou will be played on Wednesday 19 April.
“We’re pleased tonight, but we know there’s still a long way to go.”
32% Ball Possession JUVENTUS and 68% Ball Possession BARCELONA Juventus 3 – 0 Barcelona
7′ Paulo Dybala
22′ Paulo Dybala
55′ Giorgio Chiellini
The big duel to shine in Europe is won by Juventus. A convincing victory by Juventus humiliating Barcelona. Mission accomplished. The first step is done winning this Quarterfinal First Leg match at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy. The Second Leg match will be played at Camp Nou on April 19. The awaited Argentinians duel is won by Juventus forward Paulo Dybala scoring 2 goals and over shadowing his connazionale Lionel Messi unable to score.
BAM! It is Juventus to open the score with a South American flavor! In the 7th minute, Argentinean forward Paulo Dybala defeating Barcelona goalkeeper with a left footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by Colombian midfielder Juan Manuel Cuadrado.
UUUFAAAAA Mamma mia!!! Miracle! Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon making a super save in the 21st minute denying Barcelona midfielder Andrés Iniesta the chance to score. Grande Buffon!!!!
Bam, bam,bam!!!!! Dybala is just rocking big time!!!!!!! I am just jumping shouting this goal by Dybala in the 22nd minute with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner. Wohooooooo Party timeeeeee
HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL In the 55th minute, it is Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini to defeat goalkeeper Stgen with a headed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by midfielder Miralem Pjanic with a cross following a corner conceded by André Gomes.
Juventus making a substitution in the73rd minute. Midfielder Mario Lemina replacing midfielder Juan Cuadrado.
Referee giving a yellow card to Juentus midfielder Sami Khedira in the 74th miute …. oops… a dive.
Juventus with the second substitution in the 81st minute. Forward Paulo Dybala is replaced by Tomás Rincón. Dyala leaving the pitch among the ovation by the fans thanking him for his superb match. And of course, allow me, to stand an applaud Dybala toooooooo1 Well done La Joya!
The last substitution for Juventus in the 88th minute. Midfielder Miralem Pjanic is replaced by Andrea Barzagli.
In the 91st minute a yellow card to Juventus Mario Lemina after a foul on Barcelona Samuel Umtiti.
Game over!!!!!!!! Juventus won!! Juve humiliated the MSN!!!
Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by coach Massimiliano Allegri:
Photos of the match Juventus vs Barcelona courtesy by: twitter.com/juventusfcen
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala celebrating after his goal against Barcelona
UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal
First Leg
Juventus 3 – 0 Barcelona
Tuesday 11 April 2017
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy
20:45CET
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (POL) Assistant referees: Paweł Sokolnicki (POL) and Tomasz Listkiewicz (POL) Fourth official: Radosław Siejka (POL) Additional assistant referees: Paweł Raczkowski (POL) and Tomasz Musiał (POL)
Goals: 7′ Paulo Dybala (J), 22′ Paulo Dybala (J),55′ Giorgio Chiellini (J)
The big attack duel in the game JUVENTUS vs BARCELONA for the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals First Leg game at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy on Tuesday 11 April 2017 at 20:45.
Juventus: Mandzukic, Gonzalo Higuain, and Paulo Dybala
vs
Barcelona: Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, and Neymar
UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal
First Leg
Juventus – Barcelona
Tuesday 11 April 2017
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy
20:45CET
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (POL) Assistant referees: Paweł Sokolnicki (POL) and Tomasz Listkiewicz (POL) Fourth official: Radosław Siejka (POL) Additional assistant referees: Paweł Raczkowski (POL) and Tomasz Musiał (POL)
Here are JUVENTUS vs BARCELONA official starting lineups – formations for the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals First Leg game at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy on Tuesday 11 April 2017 at 20:45.
Juventus – Barcelona
Tuesday 11 April 2017
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy
20:45CET
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (POL) Assistant referees: Paweł Sokolnicki (POL) and Tomasz Listkiewicz (POL) Fourth official: Radosław Siejka (POL) Additional assistant referees: Paweł Raczkowski (POL) and Tomasz Musiał (POL)
Here are the declarations of Juventus Captain Gianluigi Buffon during the press conference on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals First Leg game Juventus vs Barcelona at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy on Tuesday 11 April 2017 at 20:45.
Buffon says, “Tomorrow night we might be facing a team that is still better than us but now we have two years of growth behind us that have given us great confidence and experience in managing games like this.”
“I haven’t watched back the highlights from the Berlin final but it’s a night I remember vividly. The memories I have actually make me feel optimistic; last time we faced a team that were just too good for us in their determination and ruthlessness in the key moments.
On the MSN (Messi, Suarez, and Neymar)
“I don’t know of any other sides that play with three purebred strikers like Barcelona but when those three are Messi, Suarez and Neymar, they have so much power up front.
“All three have excellent attitudes which makes them even more difficult to stop; we are not talking about three individuals but a unit that moves as one.”
? @gianluigibuffon: “Messi, Neymar and Suarez are generous players and care more about the collective than themselves.” #ItsTime#JuveFCB
“I always feel excited and nervous before every game; I’m sure I will have the same sensations at kick-off time tomorrow because if not, you might as well retire! The beauty of this sport comes out on occasions like this.”
LIONEL MESSI 0-0 BUFFON
“It’s true, I have never conceded a goal to Messi! To be honest I’ve been lucky to have faced him more often and to have had world-class defenders in front of me who have made his job that little bit harder.”
DANI ALVES EXPERIENCE “CRUCIAL”
“We’re delighted to have Dani on our side because the way in which he has taken to Juventus has played a big part in our development over the course of the season: he is giving everything for the cause.
“They have changed little since Berlin unlike us. We’ll see if we have managed to cut the gap tomorrow night.”
“Perhaps at times we have lacked that extra bit of experience and know-how that you need to win the Champions League but I hope that in that time we’ve learned what it takes to succeed and we manage to show that on Tuesday night.”
LA REMUNTADA
“Life is full of surprises. No matter how much respect I have for Barcelona, I certainly never imagined that they would overturn that deficit, not only because of the scale of the comeback that was required but also for the quality of their opponents.”
Barcelona – Juventus 
