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JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Tevez: 'Waiting all year for this' Apr 29, 2015 Carlos Tevez assured Juventus “have been waiting all year” for tonight’s potential title match with Fiorentina. “It’s difficult to forget a game like the derby,” Tevez told Sky Sport Italia after the 2-1 defeat to their rivals Torino. “However, now we have an important match and we have to win in order to find the right confidence. “This is a crucial game and we have to do everything possible to win it. Are we distracted by Real Madrid? No, we have been waiting all year for this night. “Lazio may well not win against Parma, so if we beat Fiorentina then we will be champions of Italy tonight.” Juve will win the Scudetto if they beat Fiorentina and Lazio fail to get all three points against Parma. A draw would also be enough if Lazio lose and Roma fail to win away to Sassuolo. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Line-ups: Juventus-Fiorentina Apr 29, 2015 Juventus could win the Scudetto tonight, but host a Fiorentina side that already conquered Turin last month. The Bianconeri can start the title party tonight with a victory and if Lazio fail to beat Parma in Rome. However, the Viola are the only side to have won at the Juventus Stadium since Bayern Munich in April 2013, emerging with a 2-1 Coppa Italia semi-final victory here last month. Mohamed Salah was the star of the show that night and starts again with Mario Gomez and Joaquin. Coach Vincenzo Montella has to do without Khouma Babacar and Giuseppe Rossi, while David Pizarro is still carrying an injury. Fiorentina need a boost, as they are coming off three consecutive Serie A defeats after reaching the Europa League semi-finals. Juventus were also beaten at the weekend, losing a fiery Derby della Mole to Torino, but have the chance to celebrate the Scudetto with a month to spare. Claudio Marchisio returns from suspension, but Leonardo Bonucci sits out a ban with injured Paul Pogba, Martin Caceres, Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo. Carlos Tevez was rested against Toro, but is back leading the way and chasing the Capocannoniere crown alongisde Fernando Llorente. Arturo Vidal is rested in favour of Stefano Sturaro. Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, Evra; Marchisio, Pirlo, Sturaro; Pereyra; Tevez, Llorente Juventus bench: Storari, Audero, Ogbonna, De Ceglie, Marrone, Padoin, Pepe, Vidal, Coman, Matri, Morata Fiorentina: Neto; Savic, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Basanta, Alonso; Badelj, Aquilani, Mati Fernandez; Joaquin, Salah, Gomez http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Llorente to replace Morata? Apr 29, 2015 Fernando Llorente looks set to replace Alvaro Morata in the Juventus starting line-up when Fiorentina visit tonight. Tonight’s match will not be affected by an expected closure of the Curva Sud following violence in the Derby della Mole, and the Bianconeri could wrap up the Scudetto. A win for the Old Lady coupled with any points dropped by Lazio would see the Turin giants secure a fourth consecutive Scudetto and Massimiliano Allegri looks set to name a strong side. Alvaro Morata has drawn criticism for his performance in the defeat to Torino on Sunday, and looks set to be replaced by compatriot Fernando Llorente. Top-scorer Carlos Tevez is also likely to return action from the start, having come off the bench at the weekend. Roberto Pereyra will play just behind the front two in a 4-3-1-2 shape, with Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal operating in midfield. Stephan Lichtsteiner will retain his place in defence, but Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini and Patrice Evra are ready to come in. Gianluigi Buffon will make his 420th Serie A appearance for the Bianconeri against Vincenzo Montella’s men. Probable Juventus team to face Fiorentina: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, Evra; Marchisio, Pirlo, Vidal; Pereyra; Tevez, Llorente. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

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Ma l'arbitro Banti é toscano? Sí.

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JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus - Fiorentina Preview: Champions seek derby reaction with title in sight The Serie A title remains in touching distance for the Bianconeri, but they must rebound from their derby defeat against the Viola. Apr 29, 2015 Juventus have no time to dwell on a disappointing derby defeat to Torino as they host Fiorentina on Wednesday in the knowledge that a win could secure the Serie A title. Massimiliano Allegri's men could have wrapped up a fourth consecutive Scudetto had they beaten Torino on Sunday, provided Lazio and Roma had lost to Chievo and Inter respectively. As it transpired Lazio earned a point against Chievo to ensure that scenario was not a possibility, but despite Torino's 2-1 win - their first derby triumph since 1995 - it remains a matter of when and not if Juve win the title. Indeed, that could come as early as Wednesday's contest at the Juventus Stadium if Juve win and Lazio fail to beat rock-bottom Parma, with a superior head-to-head record rendering Roma's result an irrelevance. But Allegri, whose side knocked Fiorentina out of the Coppa Italia earlier this month, says Juve must be more methodical in their play if they are to defeat Vincenzo Montella's team. "There are certain phases in the game in which you also need to wait and be patient, leaving those who find themselves a goal behind to dictate the play," he said. "Ending the first half in front against Torino would have been important." Fiorentina travel to the champions in poor domestic form, having lost their last three league matches. The latest setback came in a 3-1 reverse at home to relegation-threatened Cagliari, which led to the Stadio Artemio Franchi faithful jeering in disapproval. Montella stated his sympathy for the fans, who have seen Fiorentina seemingly blow their chances of a top-three finish and the Champions League qualification it would bring. They remain in with a chance of securing a seat at Europe's top table next term, though, having made the Europa League semi-finals. However, Montella questioned whether his side could cope with the demands of a hectic schedule. "When you play every three days you use up a lot of energy, and not everybody is able to reset their batteries and start again," he said. "Perhaps we're not capable of doing that constantly. The side put the effort in but we deserved to lose [against Cagliari]. "The race for the European places is now getting a lot tighter and we'll fight to the end to qualify." OPTA FACTS Juventus are the team that have won the most games (69) and scored the most goals (244) against Fiorentina in Serie A. The Bianconeri have lost only one of their last 13 league meetings against Fiorentina, keeping a clean sheet in five of the last six. The Tuscans have won only six times away to Juventus in Serie A – the last came in March 2008. The Old Lady have found the net in each of their last 28 home meetings against Fiorentina in the league. Juventus have lost two of their last three league games, as many as they had in their previous 59 Serie A fixtures. The Bianconeri have won each of their last eight league games at the Juventus Stadium, conceding just two goals in the process. Fiorentina have lost three Serie A games in a row for the first time since February 2012. Fiorentina have scored 12 goals via their defenders – a joint league-high this season, along with Torino. LAST FIVE MATCHES Juventus L D W W L 4/26/15 - Torino 2 - 1 Juventus 4/22/15 - Monaco 0 - 0 Juventus 4/18/15 - Juventus 2 - 0 Lazio 4/14/15 - Juventus 1 - 0 Monaco 4/11/15 - Parma 1 - 0 Juventus Fiorentina L W L D L 4/26/15 - Fiorentina 1 - 3 Cagliari 4/23/15 - Fiorentina 2 - 0 Dynamo Kyiv 4/20/15 - Fiorentina 0 - 1 Hellas Verona 4/16/15 - Dynamo Kyiv 1 - 1 Fiorentina 4/12/15 - Napoli 3 - 0 Fiorentina HEAD TO HEAD 4/7/15 - Fiorentina 0 - 3 Juventus 3/5/15 - Juventus 1 - 2 Fiorentina 12/5/14 - Fiorentina 0 - 0 Juventus 3/20/14 - Fiorentina 0 - 1 Juventus 3/13/14 - Juventus 1 - 1 Fiorentina http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti How Juventus Can Become Champions Of Italy Apr 29, 2015 Serie A league leaders Juventus host Fiorentina this evening and could be crowned Champions of Italy should results go their way. Lazio and Roma, currently sitting in second and third place, have an outside chance of still achieving the inconceivable or more likely, delaying the inevitable. So, should the Bianconeri take all three points against Vincenzo Montella’s men later tonight, the home side will still have to sweat on scores elsewhere which will determine whether or not they can crack open the Prosecco. Juventus will win the league if: – they win tonight and Lazio fail to beat Parma. In this instance, the Roma result against Sassuolo will have no affect as the Giallorossi are already 15 points behind and with five games left, their record in head-to-head matches with Juve would hand the title to the Turin team – they draw with Fiorentina, Lazio lose to the Ducali and Roma fail to defeat the Neroverdi. This would again leave Juventus with a 15 point lead over their rivals with five games remaining but with the Bianconeri head-to-head results against both ensuring they take the crown. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus V Fiorentina – Team News, Tactics, Lineups And Predictions Apr 29, 2015 Juventus have no time to dwell on a disappointing derby defeat to Torino as they host Fiorentina on Wednesday with the knowledge that a win could secure the Serie A title.Massimiliano Allegri’s men could have wrapped up a fourth consecutive Scudetto had they beaten Torino on Sunday, provided Lazio and Roma had lost to Chievo and Inter respectively. As it transpired Lazio earned a point against Chievo to ensure that scenario was not a possibility, but despite Torino’s 2-1 win – their first derby triumph since 1995 – it remains a matter of when and not if Juve win the title. Indeed, that could come as early as Wednesday’s contest at the Juventus Stadium if Juve win and Lazio fail to beat rock-bottom Parma, with a superior head-to-head record rendering Roma’s result an irrelevance. But Allegri, whose side knocked Fiorentina out of the Coppa Italia earlier this month, says Juve must be more methodical in their play if they are to defeat Vincenzo Montella’s team. Fiorentina travel to Turin in poor domestic form, having lost their last three league matches.The latest setback came in a 3-1 reverse at home to relegation-threatened Cagliari, which led to the Stadio Artemio Franchi faithful jeering in disapproval. Montella stated his sympathy for the fans, who have seen Fiorentina seemingly blow their chances of a top-three finish and the UEFA Champions League qualification it would bring. They remain in with a chance of securing a seat at Europe’s top table next term, though, having made the Europa League semi-finals. Team news and tactical brief Juventus A 33rd league title is within touching distance for Juventus and if results go their way then they will be celebrating on Wednesday evening. They need to pick up a win against Fiorentina and hope that Lazio fail to beat Parma at home. It does not seem out of the question, given that Lazio were held to a draw by Chievo at the Stadio Olimpico at the weekend, while Parma claimed a 1-0 victory over Palermo to earn their third win in five games. Even if Juventus don’t manage to win the Scuedetto this week, it is surely only a matter of time until they are crowned champions once again and with a Coppa Italia final to come and a Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, they are still very much on for a remarkable treble. Despite their dominant position at the top of the table, they have stuttered in the league recently and have lost two of their previous three matches, with the latest of those coming against city rivals Torino on Sunday afternoon. Massimiliano Allegri did make a number of changes to his side, with the likes of Giorgio Chiellini, Carlos Tevez and Andrea Barzagli named on the bench, but they should all return to the starting lineup to face the Viola with so much at stake. Tevez will be expected to start for Juventus, while Claudio Marchisio is available after serving a ban at the weekend. Chiellini is also likely to be restored to the defence, as Leonardo Bonucci misses out through suspension. Patrice Evra missed the Turin derby with a hip injury and if he is unable to recover in time then Simone Padoin will once again fill in down the left flank. Probable Starting Line-up (4-3-1-2):Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Chiellini, Barzagli, Padoin; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Pereyra, Tevez, Morata Fiorentina At the beginning of the month Fiorentina were in fine form and a 2-0 victory over Sampdoria had boosted their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. However, they have lost their three previous games in the league and it has seen them drop down to sixth place and they are now eight points away from third-placed Roma. Their immediate concern now must be ensuring at least a top-six finish, as Genoa and Torino have closed to within two points of them in the table, with Inter Milan also hoping to punish them for any more mistakes. Vincenzo Montella will be particularly disappointed at their performance at the weekend, as they suffered a 3-1 defeat against relegation-threatened Cagliari. It was their second successive home defeat, as they were beaten by Hellas Verona last Monday, despite dominating virtually the entire match. It is not all doom and gloom for Fiorentina, as they are in the semi-finals of the Europa League following their victory over Dynamo Kiev and they will now face holders Sevilla for the chance to play in next month’s final. Fiorentina are without Khouma Babacar, who picked up a knee injury last week against Verona and will not play again this season. Montella could make a number of changes to his side, with first-team regulars Gonzalo Rodriguez, Mario Gomez and Joaquin expected to return to the starting lineup. Probable Starting Line-up (4-3-3):Neto; Richards, Rodriguez, Savic, Alonso; Badelj, Fernandez, Aquilani; Salah, Gomez, Joaquin Key Facts Juventus are undefeated in their last 44 home matches in Serie A. Fiorentina have lost their last 3 matches in Serie A. Juventus are undefeated in 28 of their last 31 matches against Fiorentina in all competitions. Players to Watch Out For Carlos Tevez (Juventus) Carlos Tevez has already scored 18 times this season in Serie A and after missing out on the derby he will be fired up for this game – which is bad news for Montella and co. Milan Badelj (Fiorentina) Milan Badelj has impressed a lot this season and the Croatian will be looking to dictate the play sitting in front of the defence tonight. Prediction Juventus 2–1 Fiorentina Juventus would have been disappointed to lose the derby against Torino at the weekend, but with the title up for grabs they will be desperate to beat Fiorentina. They are expected to welcome back a number of key players and with the visitors in poor form, they should end up claiming all the points. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti JUVENTUS V FIORENTINA MATCH PREVIEW Apr 28, 2015 Juventus Claudio Marchisio looks set to make his 300th appearance for Juventus when the Bianconeri face Fiorentina tomorrow night. Juve are edging ever closer to the Scudetto and only need 4 points to mathematically seal the title, but consecutive away losses to Parma and Torino (their first since 2010) have put the party on hold for the moment. The Bianconeri have a string of tough fixtures as the season comes to close, starting with tomorrow’s game against Fiorentina, swiftly followed by matches against Sampdoria, Napoli and Inter, not to mention the Champions League semi-finals against Real Madrid. Juve coach Max Allegri called for focus with the title so close and drew positives from the weekend’s loss to city-rivals Torino. “These things can happen in football. I think the two games against Parma and against Torino on Sunday are two different games.” Allegri told reporters in the pre match conference. “Against Torino it was a good performance, one of our better recent ones, especially given the number of chances we created. “We had a lot of shots at goal, we hit the post three times, and in defence we made three mistakes and conceded two goals. “We’re focused, and we must remain focused on the League, because we need four points to be mathematically certain [of winning the Scudetto], so we have to try to get them. “Then we’ll continue to work in the best way, because as well as the Champions League, where the two semi-finals will be the most important games of the season, we have the Coppa Italia final to play. “We have to continue to work in a certain way, with the right attitude, that’s what will make the difference.” Patrice Evra has recovered from a hip injury while Claudio Marchisio returns from suspension but Leonardo Bonucci misses the game following his booking at the weekend. Gigi Buffon is fit and will begin in goal while Andrea Barzagli will partner Giorgio Chiellini in defence with Evra and Stephan Lichtsteiner completing the back 4. Andrea Pirlo scored a sublime free kick in the 2-1 defeat to Toro and he’ll likely start at the base of the midfield 3 with Marchisio and Arturo Vidal while Roberto Pereyra will play behind Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata up front. Probable lineup 4-3-1-2: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, Evra; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pereyra; Tevez, Morata Injured Players Asamoah and Romulo (Recovering from surgery), Caceres (ankle), Pogba (hamstring) Suspended Players Bonucci Form (W-L-W-D-L) Fiorentina Fiorentina are dropping the ball in Serie A. They have lost the last three matches, including two indefensible performances against Hellas Verona and Cagliari at home. It’s understandable that they are focusing on Europa League, where they reached the semifinal, but they have squandered a commanding lead over the other competitors. Genoa and Torino are just two points behind them, while they have a solitary point advantage over Inter; certainly they can’t bank on winning the trophy in order to qualify to an European cup next season. The atmosphere in Florence is apparently stormy, as the president wanted the squad to go on retreat before this road game (it’s becoming a trend), while Montella asked him not to impose it. They need to bounce back quickly from the last three matches and the return of the Coppa Italia semifinal against Juventus, which some are pointing as the negative turning point of their final part of the season (but they still advanced against Dynamo Kiev, so I’m not sure about that). While it happens sometimes that Napoli beat the opponent like a drum at San Paolo, nobody was expecting Hellas Verona and Cagliari to come away with points from Artemio Franchi. There are some reasons: they weren’t fielding their best XI in either of those games and they are not as good defensively when Gonzalo Rodriguez doesn’t play, but that’s not enough to justify why there were so flat, in particularly on Sunday. On Wednesday, they’ll be without Giuseppe Rossi, who’s set to miss the whole season, and Khouma Babacar, who tore a MCL in the few minutes he played against Hellas Verona. Vincenzo Montella will probably look to field the best lineup, resting his cornerstones on Sunday ahead of the key clash against Sevilla. Among the regular starters, Rodriguez, Marcos Alonso, Mati Fernandez, Joaquin and Mario Gomez have been preserved in the weekend, so they’ll probably get the nod in the midweek match, even though Alberto Gilardino looked good in the last game. David Pizarro has just returned from an injury so he’s unlikely to play twice in a row in three days, so Milan Badelj is primed to be in the heart of the midfield, even though he’s been given no rest recently. Borja Valero could be benched for Alberto Aquilani, who’s a viable option at deep-lying playmaker too, or Jasmin Kurtic. Mo Salah, Alessandro Diamanti or Juan Manuel Vargas will complete the attack. They’ve been using 4-3-3 constantly as of late and I think they’ll insist on that as they are in a little offensive slump. They have been pretty good so far on the road, with 25 points in 16 matches (4th in the League): they have collected more points away from their stadium than at home. However, the track record means little in this bout: focus, determination and the energy level will determine the outcome. Probable lineup 4-3-3: Neto; Richards, Rodriguez, Savic, Alonso; Aquilani, Badelj, Mati Fernandez; Joaquin, Gomez, Salah. Injured players Rossi (knee), Babacar (knee). Suspended Players None Form (L-D-L-W-L) Formations http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti MATCH PREVIEW Apr 28, 2015 Leaders Juventus take on sixth-placed Fiorentina in this midweek encounter, which has always been a huge grudge match. Champions in waiting Juventus head into this clash with two surprise defeats in their last three games, losing to bottom-of-the-table Parma and city rivals Torino. Between those defeats, however, came qualification to the Champions League semi-finals and a victory over second-placed Lazio – ending the Aquile’s eight-match winning run in the process. The last few weeks have been a real mixed bag as far as the Bianconeri are concerned. Fiorentina have not fared much better over the last two months, sliding down to sixth place and out of the running for a Champions League spot. An eight-game unbeaten run was brutally halted by a 4-0 defeat to Lazio, leading into a six-match slump which saw only two wins and a draw recorded before three straight defeats – the last two both coming at home. Juventus, despite having an unassailable 14-point lead at the top of the table, will be looking to make certain of the three points in this match. Not only do they need a result for the fans after losing the Turin derby, but it is very likely their weekend game away to Sampdoria will see important players rested in preparation for their tie with European Champions Real Madrid. A result in this match would assuage too much negativity should a weakened side drop points at the weekend. Fiorentina, however, will be looking to put the brakes on a slide down the table. Another defeat here and they would be in danger of falling out of the European places altogether. After all, Genoa and Torino are only two points behind them. With both sides having a point to prove, expect an end-to-end, frantic start to the game before Juventus put their stamp on the possession percentage and Fiorentina settle into a counter-attacking game. Keep an eye on: Andrea Pirlo (Juventus) – A trademark free-kick was not enough to save his side in the derby, but Juventus at home are a nigh-on unstoppable force when Pirlo is on his game. If the veteran is allowed to control the play, the three points won’t be leaving the Juventus Stadium. Last Season: Juventus 1-0 Fiorentina Form Guide: Juventus (L W L W W) Fiorentina (L L L W D) Stat Fact: Juventus are still unbeaten at home in Serie A this season, but they did lose in the Coppa Italia semi-final to Fiorentina. The Viola emerged 2-1 winners, becoming the first team since Bayern Munich in April 2013 to conquer Turin, ending a run of 38 victories and four draws. Juventus (probable): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, Padoin; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pereyra; Tevez, Morata Suspended: Bonucci Fiorentina (probable): Neto; Tomovic, Basanta, Rodriguez, Alonso; Aquilani, Badelj, Mati Fernandez; Vargas, Gomez, Joaquin Suspended: None http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Marchisio and Tevez back for Juve Apr 28, 2015 Juventus named their squad to face Fiorentina on Wednesday night, bringing back Claudio Marchisio and Carlos Tevez. It kicks off at 20.45 CET tomorrow evening. Marchisio returns after his one-match ban ruled him out of the 2-1 Derby della Mole defeat against Torino on Sunday. Tevez was rested for that game, but he is expected to start in a game that could clinch the Scudetto. Leonardo Bonucci is suspended, joining injured Paul Pogba, Martin Caceres, Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo in the stands. Juventus squad for Fiorentina: Buffon, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Pepe, Marchisio, Morata, Tevez, Coman, Llorente, Barzagli, De Ceglie, Padoin, Pirlo, Vidal, Lichtsteiner, Sturaro, Storari, Matri, Evra, Rubinho, Pereyra, Marrone http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Montella: ‘Confidence and courage’ Apr 28, 2015 Fiorentina Coach Vincenzo Montella calls for ‘confidence and courage’ from his side to beat Juventus tomorrow. The Viola are coming off the back of two consecutive defeats, and lost 3-0 to the Bianconeri in their last meeting in the Coppa Italia. “It left a bitter taste,” Montella admitted when asked about the cup tie in his pre-match Press conference. “We were very disappointed with that game, but we know how good Juventus are. Tomorrow we’ll have courage and confidence to try and get the better of Juventus. “I expect a very difficult match, against a team which has won the League three years in a row and is close to making it four, but we must have confidence in ourselves. “It’s an important game, and we’ll have the right motivation. I don’t know who’ll be more angry between ourselves and them [Juventus also lost at the weekend]. “We had a bad game on Sunday [against Cagliari] and we take responsibility for that, myself included, but we have to look forward and go back to being the team we’ve been in recent years. “We’re angry, and we’ll use that on the pitch in the next game.” Sections of Juventus Stadium may be closed to supporters after violence in the Derby della Mole, but Montella believes that would be unfair on innocent supporters. “These are serious incidents. We have to do something, I’ve always said that. “I do not think, however, that’s it’s right to also bar the people who have nothing to do with what happened.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus V Fiorentina – Preview: Viola Look To Spring Surprise On Stuttering Leaders Apr 28, 2015 Serie A leaders Juventus will face sixth place Fiorentina Wednesday evening in a highly anticipated match that gives both sides a little something to play for. The Bianconeri are within grasping distance of their fourth Scudetto in a row, and can grab the title during the match provided that they win, and second place Lazio slip up against bottom of the table Parma. The Bianconeri themselves aren’t in the best shape, and will not be able to take the match for granted as they have recently hit some disappointing form, losing twice in their past three matches. Most notably, the Old Lady lost 2-1 away to Torino the last match day, disrupting the team’s 20-year unbeaten run against their city rivals. On top of that, the team will have to worry about preparing itself against the European elites. The Bianconeri finally broke their Champions League disappointment this year with a display against Monaco that was just good enough to see them through to face last year’s winners Real Madrid. Fiorentina, on the other hand, will look to spring a surprise victory at the Juventus Stadium by catching the Old Lady at a busy and tiring time. The Viola were chasing Champions League positions earlier in April, but also seems to have been worn out by their Europa League exploits, losing three straight games to send the team to sixth place in the standings. As a result, Vincenzo Montella and his men will be desperate to claw their way back up the eight-point gap between sixth and third, while also gaining some credit for taking down the reigning Serie A champions. They’ve already done it once this season back in March, with a 2-1 win at the Juventus Stadium in the Coppa Italia. However, the Bianconeri surged back with a resounding 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture, and Juventus have historically won many more games against the Viola, at 21 compared to Fiorentina’s measly six wins. The home side will be missing Paul Pogba, Martin Caceres, Kwadwo Asamoah, Romulo, and Patrice Evra to injuries, but will welcome back Claudio Marchisio to the lineup. Fiorentina are missing a number of fringe players through injury, but most importantly are missing strikers Giuseppe Rossi and Khouma Babacar with season ending injuries. Form Guide: Juventus (W-W-W-L-W-L), Fiorentina (W-D-W-L-L-L) Expected Starting XIs Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Cheillini, Barzagli, Padoin; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Pereyra; Tevez, Morata Fiorentina: Neto; Rodriguez, Savic, Alonso, Tomovic; Badelj, Fernandez, Valero; Joaquin, Gomez, Salah http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Buffon punishes team with training camp The Juventus goalkeeper has declared his outrage with Carrarese's latest performance and, as the major shareholder, has sent them to a training camp. Apr 28, 2015 Gianluigi Buffon has sent Carrarese, the team he owns, to a training camp as punishment following their most recent defeat. The Juventus goalkeeper bought a major stake in the Italian third tier side, his hometown and childhood club, in 2012, having initially become a shareholder in 2010. Carrarese sit tenth in the Lega Pro B, four points above the relegation playoff place after losing Sunday's home clash 2-1 to SPAL. And Buffon reacted angrily to the result, sending them to a training camp until their next match with Citta di Pontedera on Saturday. "With Sunday's defeat we have seriously undermined the good work we have done so far and are threatening to undermine the good work that has been done in the first months of the season," he said in a statement. "I voiced all my disappointment to general manager Sandro Turotti which is why I have fully supported the decision of the club to lead the team into a training camp from Wednesday and at least until the next game of the championship. "I hope that the team, the coach and the club can find - thanks to the training camp itself - the concentration needed to achieve the best possible result in the remaining games of the season. "I am always personally committed to Carrarese and not only in terms of my image. "This is the time to consider everything and find the compactness and anger to come out from the difficulties in which we find ourselves. "I hope, finally, that the fans understand the situation and continue to show their support to the team."

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Allegri: Juventus Can Win Scudetto Against Fiorentina Apr 28, 2015 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has urged his side to play with a clear head for their home clash against rivals Fiorentina in which he believes his side can clinch the Serie A title. La Vecchia Signora continue to stand at the head of the table throughout a dry spell which has seen the club fall to a relegation doomed Parma, and most recently 2-1 to city rivals Torino in the Derby della Mole. “I expect to face a team that wants to redeem themselves for the previous defeats,” Allegri said, talking of his upcoming opponents. “They [Fiorentina] are doing well in the league and extremely well in the Europa League. So therefore it will be a difficult game against such a technical side.” Speaking of his own team’s recent form Allegri clarified that the latest blips are no major worries, and are expected. “In football this can happen to any team,” the tactician continued. “However our two performances in these games have been different. “Against Torino it was one of our best games in terms of chances that we created, even though we did make a few mistakes in defence. “We also have to play in the Champions League and the Coppa Italia final in addition to Serie A. Thus we have to continue to play with the right mindset because this is what will make the difference. “I would like us to secure the Scudetto on Wednesday. But we have to play the game thinking only about ourselves and taking the three points, not the other teams. “However we are still reliant on Lazio’s result in order for the best outcome.” With main defender Leonardo Bonucci suspended for the upcoming fixture Allegri may have a problem on his hands when choosing his team, though crucial figure Carlos Tevez is presumed fit to play after suffering from Flu-like symptoms that forced him to start on the bench in the derby. “Tevez is better now,” the coach confirmed. “So I think I’ll be able to play him tomorrow, provided nothing abnormal comes to pass. “As for the rest of the team, I haven’t actually decided yet. “Bonucci isn’t available and I’ll have to asses the team in training tomorrow. “I’ll look at all the players in my desposal before making my decision, there are players who have played a lot of matches so I may want to change them around. It also depends entirely on the system that we will use. “Sometimes if everyone is available then we will play in a certain manner, and then sometimes in another depending on who we’re playing, though it’s mostly decided by who I have available to me.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juve must move on from Mole mishap Juventus relinquished their hold on Turin Derby dominance, but as Luca Cetta writes they must recover to wrap up the Scudetto. Apr 28, 2015 9 April 1995: With Massimiliano Allegri pulling strings in midfield, Cagliari end a three game losing streak by defeating Foggia. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Ruggerio Rizzitelli was causing a stir. His brace propelled Torino to a Derby Della Mole victory over Juventus, their second of 1994-95. The striker had also netted a double in a 3-2 win. While Juve would go on to conquer Serie A, the Granata had a claim to city bragging rights. Twenty years later Allegri was on the bench for the Derby. In his first, Andrea Pirlo’s last-gasp winner maintained the city’s Bianconero tinge – a 17th Derby without success for the Granata. Bruno Peres’ equaliser was their first goal in 11 showdowns. But with their drought-breaking triumph, Torino fans could once again take to the streets to celebrate. Allegri became the first Juventus boss since Marcello Lippi to be left wondering what went wrong. Given Pirlo’s free-kick handed Juve the lead, there was something to ponder. While the Maestro moved to within one of Sinisa Mihajlovic’s Serie A free-kick scoring record, it was the first time since October 2013 – versus Fiorentina – that Juve lost a game in which they had been leading. When Pirlo struck Juve took a step towards sealing the Scudetto on their rivals patch. But if ever Giampiero Ventura’s men would end the barren run Sunday was the time. Juventus have traversed a packed schedule of late, days earlier getting the draw required in Monaco. They prepared for the Mole with Arturo Vidal, Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata battling the after-effects of illness. Claudio Marchisio was suspended and Patrice Evra injured. There would be further rotation. While Juve were stretched, seventh-placed Toro were brimming with confidence. Unbeaten in four matches, they were primed to exact revenge for November’s heartbreaker. The impressive Matteo Darmian equalised on the stroke of half time, benefitting from Fabio Quagliarella’s cut-back to slot past Gianluigi Buffon. He was last beaten by Roma’s Seydou Keita – 687 minutes and eight games earlier. The pair then swapped roles to put Torino ahead after the interval. That knack of netting important goals didn’t desert the striker as he crossed the city last summer. After 20 years it was Juve’s turn to feel aggrieved. Moments before Quagliarella struck, Pirlo missed the chance to draw level with Mihajlovic when another wicked free-kick rattled the post. Daniele Padelli was bewildered, but relieved. Alessandro Matri then twice hit the woodwork and Padelli made two important saves to maintain the advantage. Juventus weren’t particularly outstanding. But they had enough chances to win it, as Allegri alluded to. “We didn’t deserve to lose, but then earlier this season we didn’t play as well and scored at the 91st minute, so football can be inexplicable.” One positive for the Old Lady was Pirlo. Deadly as usual from free-kicks, he was handed space to operate in his central midfield role by Torino and took full advantage. With four appearances in a fortnight under his belt after six weeks on the sidelines, the veteran is picking up form and fitness at the right time. And while they may not have secured a fourth successive Scudetto, Roma’s loss at Inter and Alberto Paloschi’s equaliser for Chievo against Lazio ensures it inches ever closer. The championship could even be won tomorrow night when Juventus host Fiorentina. “I said yesterday,” Allegri reminded Sky on Monday, “we didn’t drop a point, we gained two, because before the game we were two wins from the Scudetto and now we need four points.” To celebrate tomorrow they’ll need help from elsewhere. A win, alongside Lazio failing to beat Parma, would be enough. In Germany, Bayern Munich sealed the Bundesliga title on the weekend and can now focus on their Champions League semi-final with Barcelona. Juventus will hope to do the same ahead of facing Real Madrid. The Turin giants will be without the suspended Leonardo Bonucci, but Marchisio and Evra are available. The Viola have lost their last three Serie A matches. As they aim for a top five finish, Fiorentina will also want to approach their Europa League semi-final in form. It makes for a difficult match for the Bianconeri. Twenty years of Turin dominance may have ended, but there’s still plenty to play for in the final weeks of the campaign. And that is what Allegri must convey to his squad. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus v Fiorentina: Preview Apr 28, 2015 Juventus will look to get their Serie A title march going once again when they host Fiorentina on Wednesday night. The Bianconeri are 14 points clear of Lazio at the top of the standings with six games remaining but have lost some momentum with two defeats in their last three Serie A games. Juve have not lost at home all season and their coach, Massimiliano Allegri, wants to clinch the title as soon as possible with his side also in the Champions League semi-finals and the Coppa Italia final. ``We are focused because we need four more points to be mathematically certain,'' Allegri said to the Italian press. ``Now we must get back to winning ways to secure the three points which would leave us just one short of winning the scudetto.'' If Juve win and Lazio fail to beat bottom-side Parma in their game on Wednesday, the Bianconeri will retain the title, their first under Allegri. However, Allegri expects a stern test. ``Tomorrow will be a very difficult game because Fiorentina always play well and are a difficult opponent,'' he said. ``Fiorentina will want to make up for their recent defeats. ``Fiorentina have had a good season and have also done very well in the Europa League, making it to the semi-finals of the competition.'' Juve, who lost 2-1 at Torino in Sunday's derby, are without defender Leonardo Bonucci, who must serve a one-match ban. Fiorentina will have plenty of incentive to beat Juve in their own stadium. The Viola did just that in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final but then crashed to a 3-0 defeat at home and exited the competition. Vincenzo Montella's side has not been the same since with three losses in their last five games in all competitions. Last weekend's 3-1 home reverse to Cagliari was Fiorentina's third-straight defeat in Serie A and dropped the Florence outfit to sixth place. Fiorentina are one point and one place adrift of Sampdoria, who are fifth and hold the last Europa League qualifying spot. ``The Europa League has taken a lot of energy from us,'' Montella said. ``The important thing is that we don't lose balance and determination.'' The Viola have struggled in front of goal, scoring just once in their last three league games. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Allegri: Juventus not thinking about Madrid yet The 47-year-old has insisted the Turin outfit remain focused on their domestic duties for now and expects a good performance against Fiorentina. Apr 28, 2015 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has insisted that the Turin side are not thinking about their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid yet as they focus on wrapping up the Serie A title as soon as possible. The titleholders hold a 14-point lead over second-placed Lazio with six more games to go and are edging ever closer to a fourth successive title. Juventus were beaten 2-1 by Torino at the weekend, but Allegri was happy with their performance and wants to see his side take a step nearer the Scudetto before turning their thoughts to Madrid. "We're not thinking about Real Madrid yet. We must prepare as best we can for the match against Fiorentina," Allegri said at a press conference. "It will be difficult, but we want to claim all three points, leaving us just one away from winning the title. "Fiorentina will want to bounce back from three straight defeats. They're having a good season in Serie A and Europe. "But we need to just think about ourselves and get these four points as soon as possible. "Our performance against Torino was one of our best in recent times, even though the result doesn't reflect that. I'm expecting another decent display from the team on Wednesday." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Allegri: ‘Fiorentina very difficult’ Apr 28, 2015 Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri warns Fiorentina will be ‘very difficult’ with the Scudetto in sight. The Bianconeri need just four more points to mathematically wrap up the title, and could secure a fourth consecutive title tomorrow with a win if Lazio slip-up. “This is a team [Fiorentina] which will want to make up for two defeats in a row,” Allegri cautioned in his pre-match Press conference. “They’re a team who are doing very well in the League, even if their last two results haven’t been good. They’ve done very well in the Europe League, making the semi-finals. “Tomorrow will be a very difficult game, because Fiorentina are a highly technical team, who always play well and are always difficult to deal with. “We have to get back to winning ways to secure the three points which would leave us just one short of winning the League.” The Old Lady lost just one match in the first 29 games of the season, but have now suffered defeat twice in their last three Serie A games. Despite this, Allegri insists he’s not worried. “These things can happen in football. I think the two games [we lost] against Parma and against Torino on Sunday are two different games. “Against Torino it was a good performance, one of our better recent ones, especially given the number of chances we created. “We had a lot of shots at goal, we hit the post three times, in defence we made three mistakes and conceded two goals. “We’re focused, and we must remain focused on the League, because we need four points to be mathematically certain [of winning the Scudetto], so we have to try to get them. “Then we’ll continue to work in the best way, because as well as the Champions League, where the two semi-finals will be the most important games of the season, we have the Coppa Italia final to play. “We have to continue to work in a certain way, with the right attitude, that’s what will make the difference.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Serie A - 14^ Giornata Ritorno - 29-04-2015 (ore 20:45) JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Mercoledí, 29 aprile 2015 - ore 20:45 Juventus Stadium, Torino Arbitro: Luca Banti Confronti ufficiali 171 - 151 (Serie A) - 14 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 2 (Coppa UEFA) - 2 (Europa League) Vittorie Juventus 77 - 69 (Serie A) - 4 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 1 (Coppa UEFA) - 1 (Europa League) Pareggi 56 - 50 (Serie A) - 4 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Coppa UEFA) - 1 (Europa League) Vittorie Fiorentina 38 - 32 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) Goals Juventus 287 - 244 (Serie A) - 23 (Coppa Italia) - 15 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 3 (Coppa UEFA) - 2 (Europa League) Goals Fiorentina 189 - 162 (Serie A) - 25 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Coppa UEFA) - 1 (Europa League) Juventus - Fiorentina Serie A a Torino Confronti ufficiali 75 Vittorie Juventus 49 (L'ultima il 09.03.2014, 1-0) Pareggi 20 (L'ultimo il 27.11.2010, 1-1) Vittorie Fiorentina 6 (L'ultima il 02.03.2008, 2-3) Goals Juventus 158 Goals Fiorentina 62 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro la Fiorentina a Torino 14 presenze Boniperti Giampiero 14 Scirea Gaetano 11 Bettega Roberto 11 Cabrini Antonio 11 Castano Ernesto 11 Del Piero Alessandro 11 Furino Giuseppe 11 Varglien II Giovanni 11 Zoff Dino 10 Causio Franco 7 goals Boniperti Giampiero 7 Hansen John 6 Borel II Felice Placido 6 Del Piero Alessandro 5 Anastasi Pietro 5 Sivori Omar Enrique 4 Bettega Roberto 4 Inzaghi Filippo 4 Lushta Riza 3 Alessio Angelo Ultimi confronti diretti 17.03.2012 - Serie A - Fiorentina-Juventus 0-5 25.09.2012 - Serie A - Fiorentina-Juventus 0-0 09.02.2013 - Serie A - Juventus-Fiorentina 2-0 20.10.2013 - Serie A - Fiorentina-Juventus 4-2 09.03.2014 - Serie A - Juventus-Fiorentina 1-0 13.03.2014 - Europa League - Juventus-Fiorentina 1-1 20.03.2014 - Europa League - Fiorentina-Juventus 0-1 05.12.2014 - Serie A - Fiorentina-Juventus 0-0 05.03.2015 - Coppa Italia - Juventus-Fiorentina 1-2 07.04.2015 - Coppa Italia - Fiorentina-Juventus 0-3 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 5 - Pareggi 3 - Vittorie Fiorentina 2 - Goals Juventus 16 - Goals Fiorentina 7 http://www.goal.com/it/results-standings/69/serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_101

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JUVENTUS - FIORENTINA .- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Preview: Juventus vs. Fiorentina Apr 28, 2015 Juventus could win the Serie A title for the fourth year running if they beat Fiorentina when the two teams clash in Turin on Wednesday evening. Should Lazio fail to claim all three points in their match against Parma, then the Bianconeri will be crowned champions with a victory, but their opponents are also looking for valuable points in their bid to reach the Champions League. Juventus A 33rd league title is within touching distance for Juventus and if results go their way then they will be celebrating on Wednesday evening. They need to pick up a win against Fiorentina and hope that Lazio fail to beat Parma at home. It does not seem out of the question, given that Lazio were held to a draw by Chievo at the Stadio Olimpico at the weekend, while Parma claimed a 1-0 victory over Palermo to earn their third win in five games. Even if Juventus don't manage to win the Scuedetto this week, it is surely only a matter of time until they are crowned champions once again and with a Coppa Italia final to come and a Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, they are still very much on for a remarkable treble. Despite their dominant position at the top of the table, they have stuttered in the league recently and have lost two of their previous three matches, with the latest of those coming against city rivals Torino on Sunday afternoon. The Bianconeri had taken the lead thanks to a trademark free kick from Andrea Pirlo, but goals from Matteo Darmian and former Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella earned Torino a 2-1 victory and their first win in the Turin derby for over 20 years. Massimiliano Allegri did make a number of changes to his side, with the likes of Giorgio Chiellini, Carlos Tevez and Andrea Barzagli named on the bench, but they should all return to the starting lineup to face the Viola with so much at stake. Recent form in Serie A: W W W L W L Recent form (all competitions): W L W W D L Fiorentina At the beginning of the month Fiorentina were in fine form and a 2-0 victory over Sampdoria had boosted their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. However, they have lost their three previous games in the league and it has seen them drop down to sixth place; they are now eight points away from third-placed Roma. Their immediate concern now must be ensuring at least a top-six finish, as Genoa and Torino have closed to within two points of them in the table, with Inter Milan also hoping to punish them for any more mistakes. Vincenzo Montella will be particularly disappointed at their performance at the weekend, as they suffered a 3-1 defeat against relegation-threatened Cagliari. It was their second successive home defeat, as they were beaten by Hellas Verona last Monday despite dominating virtually the entire match. It is not all doom and gloom for Fiorentina, as they are in the semi-finals of the Europa League following their victory over Dynamo Kiev and they will now face holders Sevilla for the chance to play in next month's final. Recent form in Serie A: W D W L L L Recent form (all competitions): L L D L W D Team News Tevez will be expected to start for Juventus, while Claudio Marchisio is available after serving a ban at the weekend. Chiellini is also likely to be restored to the defence, as Leonardo Bonucci misses out through suspension. Patrice Evra missed the Turin derby with a hip injury, and if he is unable to recover in time then Simone Padoin will once again fill in down the left flank. Fiorentina are without Khouma Babacar, who picked up a knee injury last week against Verona and will not play again this season. Montella could make a number of changes to his side, with first-team regulars Gonzalo Rodriguez, Mario Gomez and Joaquin expected to return to the starting lineup. Juventus possible starting lineup: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, Padoin; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pereyra; Tevez, Morata Fiorentina possible starting lineup: Neto; Rodriguez, Savic, Alonso; Tomovic, Badelj, Fernandez, Valero; Joaquin, Gomez, Salah Head To Head These teams recently played each other in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia, and Fiorentina won the first leg of that tie 2-1 in Turin thanks to a double from Mohamed Salah. However, the Viola were unable to hang on to their advantage in the return meeting, as Juventus ran out 3-0 winners to set up a final against Lazio. Juventus have the better record of the teams in the last few years, having lost just two of their previous 13 meetings. We say: Juventus 2-0 Fiorentina Juventus will have been disappointed to have lost the derby against Torino at the weekend, but with the title up for grabs they will be desperate to beat Fiorentina. They are expected to welcome back a number of their best players and with the visitors in poor form, we think that they will end up claiming all the points. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111