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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
| Referee | Martin Atkinson (ENG) |
| Assistant referee | Michael Mullarkey (ENG) , Stephen Child (ENG) |
| Additional assistant referee | Anthony Taylor (ENG) , Andre Marriner (ENG) |
| Fourth official | Peter Kirkup (ENG) |
| UEFA Delegate | Sune Hellströmer (SWE) |
| UEFA Referee observer | László Vagner (HUN) |