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AS Monaco – Juventus
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Here are the declarations of Juventus Captain and goalkeeper Gianlugi “Gigi” Buffon during the press Conference on Tuesday 21 April  at the Stade Louis II ahead of t  UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg game, AS Monaco vs Juventus at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, France at 20:45.

As reported by Juventus official website,   Buffon spoke of the “pride and responsibility” resting on the team’s shoulders ahead of tomorrow night’s pivotal Champions League quarter-final return leg against Monaco in Monte Carlo.

Buffon  is under no illusions of the importance of reaching the competition’s final four, viewing the achievement as an indicator of the club’s regained status on the European scene.

Buffon said: “Tomorrow is important for me, my team-mates and the club as a whole. Reaching the semi-finals would show that Juventus are coming on leaps and bounds and also display that we’re ‘back’ on the European stage. This is perhaps the most significant aspect, which heightens the responsibility and pride felt at being here.

“I hope to win the Champions League sooner or later, because it’s an achievement that I’ve personally missed out on and one that Juve have gone too long without winning. I have no idea when it will happen, but I hope it will be as soon as possible.”

To take one step further in his quest for Europe’s greatest club trophy, Buffon and his team-mates must keep Monaco at bay on a night where the onus will be on Leonardo Jardim’s men to attack, given the one-goal advantage Juventus hold from last week’s first leg.

And the goalkeeper remains confident the Bianconeri, backed by a strong overall support structure, will be able to give a good account of themselves when stepping out in the principality tomorrow evening.

“Monaco have what it takes to overturn the scoreline but we’re also confident in our own abilities. We’ve shown ourselves to be reliable performers up until now, but success also depends on how good the club and backroom staff are. The manager’s done really well to immediately get on the same wavelength as us.”

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Juventus Captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon ready for the  AS Monaco vs Juventus in the Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg

UEFA Champions League Round Quarterfinals, Second Leg

AS Monaco – Juventus
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Stade Louis II
Monaco, France

20:45CET

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Here are the declarations of Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri during the press Conference on Tuesday 21 April at the Stade Louis II ahead of t UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg game, AS Monaco vs Juventus at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, France at 20:45.

As reported by Juventus official website,  Allegri says Juventus need to ripple the back of the Monaco net if they are to head back to Turin with a Champions League semi-final place in the bag tomorrow night.  With the tie evenly poised following last week’s 1-0 triumph at Juventus Stadium.

Allegri highlighting the importance of breaching the competition’s best rearguard on home soil, a task he appreciates is in no way a straightforward one.

Previewing the fixture in Monte Carlo, Allegri began: “It’s still all to play for and we need to score to go through. We know Monaco a little bit better after playing against them, they’re a tough side who defend really well and are physically and technically gifted.”

“It will be a difficult match just like the first leg, and we can’t afford to switch off for a second.”

Juventus travelled to Monte Carlo with no new injury worries and whilst keeping his cards close to his chest when quizzed on his starting line-up, Allegri confirmed that Arturo Vidal will be available for selection after coming down with a bout of the flu yesterday.

“I still haven’t decided my starting line-up for tomorrow. The substitutes will be crucial because it will be a long match. Vidal’s in good shape and trained with the team today. He had the flu yesterday, but is now feeling better and will be available for the game.”

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Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri looking to win the AS Monaco vs Juventus game in the Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg

UEFA Champions League Round Quarterfinals, Second Leg

AS Monaco – Juventus
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Stade Louis II
Monaco, France

20:45CET

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UEFA  announcing the match officials for the  UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg game, AS Monaco vs Juventus at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, France at 20:45.   It is Referee William Collum from Scotland to direct the game.   Collum will be assisted by Damien MacGraith from Irland and Graham Chambers from Scotland while fourth official is Alastair Mather from Scotland.

• Referee Collum, 36-year-old, on the international scene since 2006, has already refereed three Juventus games with stats:    two victories and a draw.  Collum was previously in charge of December’s goalless Champions League Group A fixture with Atletico Madrid at Juventus Stadium.  Last season’s 1-0 Europa League quarter-final win over Lyon in France as well as 2010’s one-goal triumph against Sturm Graz at the Stadio Olimpico in the same competition.

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Referee William Collum to direct the match AS Monaco vs Juventus in the Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg

UEFA Champions League Round Quarterfinals, Second Leg

AS Monaco – Juventus
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Stade Louis II
Monaco, France

20:45CET

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64% Ball Possession JUVENTUS and 36% Ball Possession AS MONACO
Juventus 1 – 0 AS Monaco
57′ Arturo Vidal (pen)

It’s the Champions League Quarterfinals First Leg.    Juventus are unbeaten at the Juventus Stadium against French teams having 10 wins and 2 draws.  Previous stat Juventus and Monaco played the 1997-98 Champions League Semifinal with Juventus winning the first leg with a 4-1 and losing the second leg with a 3-2.

Juventus starting with a fast pace and in the 7th minute there is the attempt to score.  It is forward Carlos Tevez to challenge AS Monaco goalkeeper  Danijel Subasic with a right footed shot…too bad it was saved in the bottom left corner.  The assist is by Patrice Evra.

First half ending with a 0-0.

Ok, guys, here we go….   Juventus taking the lead in the 57th minute!!!    Referee Pavel Královec giving a penalty to Juventus conceded by AS Monaco midfielder Ricardo Carvalho after a foul on forward Alvaro Morata.  Taking the penalty spot is midfielder Arturo Vidal, and guess what????  What!… Well, my friends, I am just  jumping out of joy because Vidal converts the penalty with a right footed shot defeating AS Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic
in the top left corner!   UEPAAAAAAAAAA

AS Monaco attempting to strength the attack by substituting defender Andrea Raggi with forward Dimitar Berbatov in the 71st minute.

Juventus making a substitution in the 74th minute replacing midfielder Andrea Pirlo to bring defender Andrea Barzagli

Coach Massimiliano Allegri making the second substitution in the 83rd minute by replacing forward Alvaro Morata to bring forward Alessandro Matri.

Last substitution for Juventus in the 87th minute with midfielder Stefano Sturaro replacing midfielder Roberto Pereyra.

Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by coach Massimiliano Allegri:

JUVENTUS (4-3-1-2): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pereyra; Tévez, Morata.

Here is AS MONACO official starting lineup by coach Leonardo Jardim:

AS MONACO  (4-3-3): Subašić; Raggi, Carvalho, Abdennour, Kurzawa; Fabinho, Kondogbia, Moutinho; Ferreira Carrasco, Martial, Dirar.

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Juventus starting lineup against AS Monaco

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UEFA Champions League Round Quarterfinals, First Leg

Juventus 1 – 0 AS Monaco
Tuesday 14 April 2015
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy

20:45CET

Goals: 57′ Arturo Vidal (pen)(J)

Official formations – lineups:

JUVENTUS (4-3-1-2): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pereyra; Tévez, Morata.

Subs: Storari, Barzagli, Pepe, Padoin, Sturaro, Llorente, Matri.

Coach:  Massimiliano Allegri.

AS MONACO  (4-3-3): Subašić; Raggi, Carvalho, Abdennour, Kurzawa; Fabinho, Kondogbia, Moutinho; Ferreira Carrasco, Martial, Dirar.

Subs: Stekelenburg, Wallace, Elderson, M. Carvalho, Bernardo Silva, Berbatov, Germain.

Coch:  Leonardo Jardim.

Match Stats