Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta has praised the achievements of both the club and Massimiliano Allegri after the Bianconeri made a long-awaited return to the Champions League semi-finals, but stressed there is plenty of scope for continued improvement.
Speaking to Sky Italia after Monaco v Juventus, Marotta began: “It was tough tonight and I think the club deserves credit. I don’t know exactly how much of an influence a coach can have but we’ve created the conditions for Allegri to do well and he is doing extremely well.
“Tonight’s match is confirmation of just how far we’ve come. It might not have been pretty to watch but what mattered was going through. And this squad can get a whole lot better yet.
“We’ve improved year on year and we’ll strengthen further in the coming transfer window. The club is solid and we want to be competing on the European stage at a level that is befitting of Juventus’ history.”
Marotta then ran the rule over the other clubs in Friday’s semi-final draw and discussed Juve’s chances.
“There are three powerhouses in there with us but we’ll give it our best shot, aware of the fact that they are on a different technical and financial level to us. We’re fourth favourites in that sense but you never know.
“We have to see Scudetto and the Coppa Italia as our real targets. In the Champions League we must be realistic and recognise that there are different values in play, but with a spot of luck who knows.”
Marotta was also asked if Paul Pogba might be fit in time for the semi-final and here he offered a hint of optimism.
“The doctors say he’ll be ready in around three weeks but he’s young and may be able to recover more quickly than other players.”
The determination you hear in his voice is the same determination that saw Juve through a testing quarter-final return leg against Monaco tonight. And the same determination that he and the Bianconeri will carry with them into the business end of the season as they continue to chase glory on three fronts.
On overcoming French outfit, Arturo Vidal said: “We needed to play with our heads because it was an extremely tricky game. But we’re through to the next round and that was our target.”
Next stop Nyon. Are there any teams it would be better to avoid in Friday’s draw? The Chilean schemer replied intrepidly: “No, we’re into the last four now and we’re all great sides. Only the best are left in it but I don’t fear any of them. We’ll just wait and see who we get. We’re relaxed about it.”
So what’s the secret behind such a great season? The Bianconeri midfielder explained: “I think it’s the fact we take an intelligent approach to matches. We’re a mature side.”
Reminded about the next domestic hurdle to clear – the small matter of a Turin Derby on Sunday – Vidal’s answer once again underlined his resolute nature: “We’ll start thinking about the derby tonight. We have a Scudetto to win!”
Historical victory for Jvuentus finally returning to the Champions League Semifinal!!!!!!! Juventus qualifying to the Semifinal after 12 years! Allow me to give a standing ovation to each player! Grande Juve! Final aggregate result is AS Monaco 0 – 1 Juventus thanks to the win in Juventus Stadium. Forza Juventus. Prestigious fans including Prince Albert II of Monaco in the tribune, sadly, watching the 0-0 draw resulting in the elimination of Monaco.
Ouch, things a bit tense as Referee William Collum gives the first yellow card to Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini in the very first minute for a handball. Stats reporting this is the fastest yellow card in this season!
Monaco are pressing and chances in the 6th minute. Geoffrey Kondogbia challenging goalkeeper Gigi Buffon with a left footed shot.. close.. so close…. come on Juve!!!
In the 8th minute, Juventus forward Carlos Tevez with a headed shot challenging AS Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic who saves in the bottom right corner. Oh gosh!!!! The assist is by midfielder Andrea Pirlo. Come on Juve!!!!!
Juventus must react and move forward. There is Monaco in the 15th minute and risking an own goal when defender Andrea Barzagli deviates the ball almost making it a goal.. OUCH UFFAAAA
In the 26th minute, beautiful long pass by Andrea Pirlo towards defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, but goalkeeper Subasic anticipates to block the action!
Interesting Stats:
AS Monaco losing the 2 European games agaisnt Juventus in Turin, Italy.
AS Monaco losing only 1 game of the last 5 home games against Italian teams at the Stade Louis II.
Here is AS MONACO official starting lineup by coach Jardim:
Juventus official starting lineup against AS Monaco
On guard Juventus!!!! Forza
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UEFA Champions League Round Quarterfinals, Second Leg
AS Monaco – Juventus
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Stade Louis II
Monaco, France
Here are AS MONACO vs JUVENTUS official formations – lineups for the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg game, AS Monaco vs Juventus at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, France at 20:45.
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UEFA Champions League Round Quarterfinals, Second Leg
AS Monaco – Juventus
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Stade Louis II
Monaco, France
Good morning my friends. Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Wednesday 22 April 2015. How are you? Time to grab my cup of Coffee with 2% steamed milk and a Greek Yogurt with flaxseed… now, I am ready to share the headlines…..
Ok m friends, here we go with the headlines. Surely, the main headline is about Juventus playing today against AS Monaco for the Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg. Surely, I agree that at this point Juventus are not only pursuing the Scudetto, and Coppa Italia, but also the Champions League trophy!!! wohooooooo This is the time for Juventus to make it to the Semifinal and it would be a sad news if they get eliminated. Come on, guys, let’s get ready to root for Juventus….. pass the pom pom…Juve, Juve, Juve,… the key player without a doubt is forward Carlos Tevez!
Love the headline on Palermo player Dybala saying that for him the top will be to play with Andrea Pirlo!!!!!!
On transfer market, Inter president Eric Thoir making a last sprint to get Yaya Toure. It seems the possible move since Toure also declaring that coach Roberto Mancini is a myth… in other words, top!
Headlines on the upcoming Torino vs Juventus… the ones who played the 1995 Derby della Mole encouraging the team to win it again! And what a party that would be for Torino in case to defeat the “almost winner of the Scudetto Juventus….”
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Wednewsday 22 April 2015
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AS Monaco 0 – 0 Juventus 
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On guard Juventus!!!! Forza
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