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JUVENTUS - GENOA .- Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 - 3:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Marco Di Bello Gasperini: Genoa Will Look To Beat Juventus Mar 21, 2015 Genoa coach Gian Piero Gasperini wants to put Juventus in difficulty as he looks to do the double over the Bianconeri. The Grifone earned a 1-0 win over Juve in the match at the Stadio Ferraris earlier in the season, though the last time Genoa won in Torino was back in January 1991. “The game will give us an opportunity to put in a good performance,” he told the press. “Bring home the points will allow us to make up for the dropped points against Chievo before the break. We can then reorganise and regroup. “Juve’s attack is of the highest quality and it is proving to be the best in Italy. “It wasn’t easy for [Massimiliano] Allegri to take over from [Antonio] Conte, but he has been very good over the months since he took over as he has made his stamp on the team. “It won’t be an easy match, but we want to do everything we can to put Juve in difficulty. We can only cope against his team with the right mindset.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Allegri: Clubs who avoided Juventus in Champions League got lucky The former Milan boss has dismissed notions that his side were fortunate to draw Monaco in the Champions League, insisting their victory dismantling of Dortmund was a warning. Mar 21, 2015 Juventus coach Massimliano Allegri has rejected claims his side were lucky to draw Monaco in the Champions League, suggesting the six other sides that avoided the Bianconeri were the fortunate ones. The reigning Italian titleholders avoided potential clashes against Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich when they were paired with the Principality club on Friday, leaving them odds on to progress past the last eight for the first time since the 2002/03 season. Juve blitzed Borussia Dortmund 5-1 on aggregate to secure their clash passage to the quarter-finals, which Allegri insists should be seen as a warning shot to the rest of Europe. “I've read that Juventus apparently got a 'lucky' draw. But I think we can look at it a different way,” he told a press conference on Saturday. “Considering the way we played at home against Borussia and up in Dortmund maybe it's the other teams who breathed a sigh of relief after avoiding us.” The Old Lady have lost just one of their last 16 games in all competitions and Allegri went on to say that while his troops are high on confidence, they still have other things to work on. “I think the players have much greater belief in themselves now. We've all done an amazing job - myself and everyone who works with me, the club - to keep us on an upwards curve. That has to be our aim,” he said. “We have to kick on and try to iron out the things we're still not doing right.” Allegri's side sit 14 points clear of second-placed Roma in Serie A and are unbeaten in 18 league games – their last coming against Sunday’s opponents, Genoa. “We have a very difficult game against Genoa tomorrow, they're the only team that's beaten us in the league,” he said. “They've picked up 20 points on the road and have got themselves back in the game from losing positions on seven occasions. “It’s also going to be tough because they’ve had a week to prepare for it, while we basically only have today. So we'll have to come up with a big performance."

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JUVENTUS - GENOA .- Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 - 3:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Marco Di Bello Marchisio can face Genoa Mar 21, 2015 Claudio Marchisio and Stefano Sturaro are available for Juventus as they take on Genoa. It kicks off on Sunday at 15.00 CET. Marchisio has recovered from flu symptoms, while Sturaro has shaken off an injury, but Paul Pogba and Andrea Pirlo are still unavailable. Kwadwo Asamoah, Martin Caceres, Romulo and the suspended Alvaro Morata miss out. Juventus squad for Genoa: Buffon, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Pepe, Marchisio, Tevez, Coman, Llorente, Barzagli, Bonucci, Padoin, Vidal, Vitale, Lichtsteiner, Sturaro, Storari, Matri, Evra, Rubinho, Pereyra http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - GENOA .- Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 - 3:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Marco Di Bello MATCH PREVIEW Mar 21, 2015 Sunday afternoon will see Juventus welcome Genoa, as they look to avenge their only loss of the season. Massimiliano Allegri's men can be forgiven if they don't look entirely motivated against Genoa on Sunday. After their triumph in Dortmund midweek to reach the Champions League quarterfinals and a comfortable 14 point lead atop the Serie A table, the most difficult part of Allegri's job for the remainder of the season may be keeping his side focused on the task at hand. However, considering the club have only attained four straight Scudetti once in their history, the feat should provide all the inspiration Juventus need to see out the remainder of the Serie A campaign. Allegri will look to utilize his deep bench and give some playing time to those who haven't seen much of it in recent weeks. The Bianconeri will not have it easy on Sunday though, as they take on a rested Genoa side looking to do the double over them this season. Genoa had a brilliant start to the campaign, but have only managed to win two games since beating Milan on December 7th. Despite their struggles though, they remain in eighth place and in the hunt for a European spot next season. While Gian Piero Gasperini suggested his side's defeat against Chievo last weekend was 'unexpected', it could have been detrimental to their European aspirations. He will need to find a way to get his side back on track if they are going to have any chance of catching the teams ahead of them. Indeed, Sunday's tilt between Juventus and Genoa should be a wildly unpredictable affair that could see either team grind out the result. Keep an eye on: Alessandro Matri (Juventus) - When Genoa beat Juventus back on October 29th, Matri provided the crucial assist on Luca Antonini's game winner. Less than six months later, Matri finds himself on the opposite side. Given that his team travelled to Germany on Wednesday, don't be surprised to see Allegri use Matri from the start. Form Guide: Juventus (D W D W W) Genoa (W D D D L) Last season: Juventus 2-0 Genoa Stat Fact: Genoa are the only team to beat Juventus during the 2014-2015 Serie A campaign thus far. Juventus (probable): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Evra; Llorente, Tevez Suspended: Morata Genoa (probable): Perin; De Maio, Burdisso, Roncaglia; Bergdich, Bertolacci, Kucka, Edenilson; Pavoletti, Niang, Perotti, Suspended: Falque, Rincon http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - GENOA .- Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 - 3:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Marco Di Bello Allegri: 'No Juve hangover' Mar 21, 2015 Max Allegri assured Juventus have no Champions League hangover and will focus on Genoa, but “we’re not at our best yet.” It kicks off on Sunday at 15.00 CET. “We are absolutely not still ‘drunk’ from Dortmund,” smiled the Coach in his Press conference after a 3-0 Champions League triumph over Borussia. “We did great work, achieved our objective of qualification and now prepare for the quarter-final. If Monaco got this far, it means they have quality. It’s not easy to eliminate Arsenal, after all. “Were we fortunate to get them in the draw? I think the expectations can be overturned. Maybe the other clubs were the ones breathing a sigh of relief that they didn’t pick us out of the hat.” The Coach was not wanted by many fans when he replaced Antonio Conte, but is this now Allegri’s Juve? “I’m pretty sure that for over 100 years it has been Agnelli’s Juve... I believe in my work and in balance, then the quality of the squad will emerge. “We’re in great shape, but not at our best yet. The ambition is to improve this journey and to become consistently one of the top eight teams in Europe.” The Bianconeri are 14 points clear at the top of the Serie A table and hope to further extend that advantage against Genoa tomorrow afternoon. “It is a difficult test, as Genoa have already beaten us this season. They also had a full week to prepare for this match, so we need to be at the top of our game. “Genoa picked up 20 points on their travels and have fought back from a losing situation seven times. We cannot afford to underestimate any game, especially against a gritty Genoa side. “This match and the two after the break for international duty will be decisive for the end of the season, as we don’t want to get into trouble. If we do well, then we can focus on the Coppa Italia semi-final and the Champions League quarter-final with Monaco. “Right now we must grit our teeth, because we’ve got to be better than three months ago.” Allegri also stood up for Italian football as a whole, insisting the 14-point gap did not mean the other teams are poor. “I do not agree with this denigration of Serie A, as it is a very tough League. If there are three Italian clubs still in Europe, it means our football is not as disastrous as some would have you think. “In Italy we tend to get depressed and underestimate what we have here. It’s normal that there are going to be different eras, but Italian football has always been at a high level and this year is a good sign.” Paul Pogba is out for almost two months, but Allegri confirmed Alessandro Matri, Claudio Marchisio and Stefano Sturaro are available, while Andrea Pirlo will be back after the break. Andrea Barzagli is returning to full fitness after eight months out and could receive an Italy call-up this week. “At this stage of the year, those who haven’t played as much are the ones who can secure the most important points. “Roma can still get back into the title race, as I think we need 83 points to win it. Do I have advice for Rudi Garcia? No. It’s not at all easy to win in Italy, especially for a big club, as everyone puts in the performance of a lifetime against you.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Nedved: 'PSG offer for Pogba' Mar 21, 2015 Pavel Nedved told Le Parisien that Juventus “have received an offer from PSG for Paul Pogba, but Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested.” The Bianconeri director was quoted in the French newspaper this morning. “Yes, we have received an offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Paul,” Nedved told Le Parisien. “But they are not the only club to want him. Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested in the player.” Pogba is believed to be worth between €80m and €100m with the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United also in the bidding war. PSG director of sport Olivier Letang quickly moved to deny Nedved’s claim that a formal proposal had already been sent to Juventus. French radio station RMC had suggested over the last few days that Pogba had met with PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi in Monaco. Juventus will play Monaco in the Champions League quarter-finals next month.

JUVENTUS - GENOA .- Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 - 3:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Marco Di Bello Juventus - Genoa Preview: Vidal hungry for revenge The runaway leaders are looking to stretch their advantage when they face the only side to have beaten them in Serie A this season. Mar 21, 2015 Arturo Vidal says Juventus have revenge on their minds heading into Sunday's clash with Genoa after suffering their only Serie A defeat this season against them in October. Juve's near perfect start to 2014-15 included seven wins and a draw from their opening eight league matches, but a trip to Genoa tarnished that run. Luca Antonini's 94th-minute win at Luigi Ferraris produced the only blot on Juve's Serie A campaign to date, with Vidal keen to make amends this weekend. Buoyed by their midweek victory at Borussia Dortmund to ease into the Champions League quarter-finals 5-1 on aggregate, league leaders Juve can move another step closer to a fourth successive title. "We were delighted to win 3-0 in Dortmund," said Vidal. "These are victories that help a lot, the evening was almost perfect. "Now we have to concentrate, because we have to win the fourth league title. "Moreover, against Genoa we must overturn the only defeat in the league." With 11 league games remaining, Juve sit 14 points clear of Roma at the top. And, while the battle rages for the final Champions League places below them, Massimiliano Allegri's side continue to cruise. A momentous treble remains on the cards for Allegri in his debut season, with a Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Fiorentina still to come. Genoa were the surprise package during the first half of the campaign and even climbed as high as third at one point. However, only two victories since mid-December has seen their dreams of European football fade away and Genoa face a battle to preserve a top-half finish. A three-match winless run has seen Gian Piero Gasperini's side drop to seventh, with 11th-placed Palermo only two points behind. Defeat in Turin could see them tumble further down the table, but there is a glimmer of hope given that Juve will be without star midfielder Paul Pogba and in-form striker Alvaro Morata. Pogba suffered a hamstring injury during the win over Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park and will miss the next seven weeks with a grade two tear. Morata is banned and Claudio Marchisio is a doubt after missing training on Friday due to illness. Genoa are without the suspended duo of Iago Falque and Tomas Rincon, while M'Baye Niang is a doubt through injury. OPTA FACTS Juventus have won 56 times and scored 196 goals against Genoa in Serie A – more than any other side. In the reverse fixture in the first part of the season, Genoa won their first match against Juventus in Serie A since April 2009. Genoa’s last win away to Juventus in the top-flight came in January 1991: since then, they have lost eight times and drawn three times. Juventus are unbeaten in their last 18 Serie A fixtures (W12 D6): their last defeat came against Genoa in the reverse fixture. Juventus have conceded 14 goals so far, five fewer than last season after 27 match-days. Only Bayern Munich (17) have kept more clean sheets than Juventus (15) across the top-five European leagues this term. Prior to their home defeat against Chievo, Genoa were unbeaten in five Serie A fixtures (W2 D3). Juventus have not lost any of their last 41 Serie A games at home, winning 37 of these. LAST FIVE MATCHES Juventus W W W L D 2015/03/18 - Borussia Dortmund 0 - 3 Juventus 2015/03/14 - Palermo 0 - 1 Juventus 2015/03/09 - Juventus 1 - 0 Sassuolo 2015/03/05 - Juventus 1 - 2 Fiorentina 2015/03/02 - Roma 1 - 1 Juventus Genoa L D D W W 2015/03/15 - Genoa 0 - 2 Chievo Verona 2015/03/08 - Empoli 1 - 1 Genoa 2015/02/24 - Sampdoria 1 - 1 Genoa 2015/02/15 - Genoa 5 - 2 Hellas Verona 2015/02/09 - Lazio 0 - 1 Genoa HEAD TO HEAD 2014/10/29 - Genoa 1 - 0 Juventus 2014/03/16 - Genoa 0 - 1 Juventus 2013/10/27 - Juventus 2 - 0 Genoa 2013/01/26 - Juventus 1 - 1 Genoa 2012/09/16 - Genoa 1 - 3 Juventus http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Serie A - 9^ Giornata Ritorno - 22-3-2015 (ore 15:00) JUVENTUS - GENOA .- Domenica, 22 marzo 2015 - ore 15:00 Juventus Stadium, Torino Arbitro: Marco Di Bello Confronti ufficiali 142 - 95 (Serie A) - 10 (Coppa Italia) - 33 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Campionato di guerra) - 2 (Serie B) Vittorie Juventus 76 - 56 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 11 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Serie B) Pareggi 30 - 20 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) - 7 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Serie B) Vittorie Genoa 36 - 19 (Serie A) - 1 (Coppa Italia) - 15 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Campionato di guerra) Goals Juventus 278 - 196 (Serie A) - 22 (Coppa Italia) - 53 (Campionato a gironi) - 3 (Campionato di guerra) - 4 (Serie B) Goals Genoa 179 - 101 (Serie A) - 13 (Coppa Italia) - 60 (Campionato a gironi) - 3 (Campionato di guerra) - 2 (Serie B) Juventus - Genoa Serie A a Torino Confronti ufficiali 47 Vittorie Juventus 36 (L'ultima il 27.10.2013, 2-0) Pareggi 9 (L'ultimo il 26.01.2013, 1-1) Vittorie Genoa 2 (L'ultima il 20.01.1991, 0-1) Goals Juventus 120 Goals Genoa 40 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro il Genoa a Torino 11 presenze Boniperti Giampiero 11 Depetrini Teobaldo 9 Varglien I Mario 8 Foni Alfredo 8 Rava Pietro 8 Varglien II Giovanni 7 Borel II Felice Placido 6 Gabetto Guglielmo 6 Marocchi Giancarlo 6 Monti Luis Felipe 7 goals Hansen John 6 Gabetto Guglielmo 5 Baggio Roberto 4 Boniperti Giampiero 4 Borel II Felice Placido 4 Charles John William 4 Orsi Raimundo Bibiani 4 Vecchina Giovanni 3 Cesarini Renato 3 Del Piero Alessandro Ultimi confronti diretti 14.02.2010 Serie A Juventus-Genoa 3-2 21.11.2010 Serie A Genoa-Juventus 0-2 10.04.2011 Serie A Juventus-Genoa 3-2 22.10.2011 Serie A Juventus-Genoa 2-2 11.03.2012 Serie A Genoa-Juventus 0-0 16.09.2012 Serie A Genoa-Juventus 1-3 26.01.2013 Serie A Juventus-Genoa 1-1 27.10.2013 Serie A Juventus-Genoa 2-0 16.03.2014 Serie A Genoa-Juventus 0-1 29.10.2014 Serie A Genoa-Juventus 1-0 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 6 - Pareggi 3 - Vittorie Genoa 1 - Goals Juventus 17 - Goals Genoa 9 http://www.goal.com/it/results-standings/69/serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_101

JUVENTUS - GENOA .- Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 - 3:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Marco Di Bello Juventus V Genoa – Team News, Tactics, Lineups And Predictions Mar 21, 2015 Sunday afternoon will see Juventus welcome Genoa, as they look to avenge their only loss of the season. Massimiliano Allegri’s men can be forgiven if they don’t look entirely motivated against Genoa on Sunday. After their triumph in Dortmund midweek to reach the Champions League quarterfinals and a comfortable 14 point lead atop the Serie A table, the most difficult part of Allegri’s job for the remainder of the season may be keeping his side focused on the task at hand. However, considering the club have only attained four straight Scudetti once in their history, the feat should provide all the inspiration Juventus need to see out the remainder of the Serie A campaign. Allegri will look to utilize his deep bench and give some playing time to those who haven’t seen much of it in recent weeks. The Bianconeri will not have it easy on Sunday though, as they take on a rested Genoa side looking to do the double over them this season. Genoa had a brilliant start to the campaign, but have only managed to win two games since beating Milan on December 7th. Despite their struggles though, they remain in eighth place and in the hunt for a European spot next season. Team news and tactical brief Juventus Juve have in their ranks two ex-Genoa players in Stefano Sturaro and Alessandro Matri who both enjoyed fruitful spells in Liguria but neither is expected to feature against their former employer. The Old Lady have the luxury of a 14-point lead at the top of the table and will be able to rest some of the more jaded players and still put out an extremely strong side. The Bianconeri were dealt some bad news when it was reported that Paul Pogba will be out for 50 days after coming off injured in Germany during the week. Pogba’s withdrawal through injury forced Massimiliano Allegri into the bold move of returning to a three-man defence after having abandoned it in favour of a four-man version earlier in the season. The Frenchman’s absence also reduces the likelihood of the game going down in folklore for a long-range screamer. It is expected that Juve will face Genoa with three at the back and Andrea Barzagli is expected to stay in the side following his return from injury. Romulo, Kwando Asamoah, Kingsley Coman, Andrea Pirlo, Luca Marrone and Martin Caceres all remain out injured for Juventus. The Pogba-shaped hole in Juve’s midfield will increase the focus on Roberto Pereyra who has done a good job as a utility man and his speed allows him to quickly link midfield with the attack so it will be interesting to see if he can keep making the most of his opportunities. Juventus have one suspension with Alvaro Morata obliged to sit out and Fernando Llorente is expected to start in his place. Probable Starting Line-up (3-5-2) Buffon Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini Lichsteiner, Pereyra, Marchisio, Vidal, Evra Llorente, Tevez Genoa Genoa travel to Turin having suffered their first defeat in six games last weekend when losing 2-0 at home to Chievo. The result was disappointing for Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad, but despite an alarming loss of form at the turn of the year, they can still claim a European spot providing that they make use of their game in hand. Striker Marco Borriello could be in contention to start after featuring as a half-time substitute last weekend. The visitors will be looking to get vital points as they’ve faded recently in the race for the Europa League and they sit eight points off fifth place. Genoa will have to play their strongest side but recent form has been stuttering and Juventus Stadium is not a place where many escape downwards spirals. Genoa have two important players out suspended in the form of the Venezualan midfielder Tomas Rincon and Spanish attacking midfielder Iago Falque. The Grifone will also be without the elegant playmaker Tino Costa and Turin-born, former Juve player Lorenzo Ariaudo. In October, a 94th-minute winner from Luca Antonini proved enough to earn Genoa a famous win at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, and it remains Juve’s only setback of an otherwise dominant league campaign. Genoa was the surprise of Serie A during the first half of the campaign and even climbed as high as third at one point. However, only two victories since mid-December has seen their dreams of European football fade away and Genoa face a battle to preserve a top-half finish. A three-match winless run has seen Gian Piero Gasperini’s side drop to seventh, with 11th-placed Palermo only two points behind. Defeat in Turin could see them tumble further down the table. Genoa are without the suspended duo of Iago Falque and Tomas Rincon, while M’Baye Niang is a doubt through injury. Probable Starting Line-up (3-4-3) Perin Roncaglia, Burdisso, De Maio Edenilson, Kucka, Bertolacci, Bergdich Lestienne, Perotti, Niang Key Facts Juventus have won 56 times and scored 196 goals against Genoa in Serie A – more than any other side. In the reverse fixture in the first part of the season, Genoa won their first match against Juventus in Serie A since April 2009. Genoa’s last win away to Juventus in the top-flight came in January 1991: since then, they have lost eight times and drawn three times. Juventus are unbeaten in their last 18 Serie A fixtures (W12 D6): their last defeat came against Genoa in the reverse fixture. Juventus have conceded 14 goals so far, five fewer than last season after 27 match-days.Only Bayern Munich (17) have kept more clean sheets than Juventus (15) across the top-five European leagues this term. Juventus have not lost any of their last 41 Serie A games at home, winning 37 of these. Prior to their home defeat against Chievo, Genoa were unbeaten in five Serie A fixtures (W2 D3). Moreover, the Bianconeri have scored in each of their last 44 league fixtures at the Juventus Stadium. Juventus have not lost any of their last 41 Serie A games at home, winning 37 of these. Players to Watch Out For Alessandro Matri (Juventus) When Genoa beat Juventus back on October 29th, Matri provided the crucial assist on Luca Antonini’s game winner. Less than six months later, Matri finds himself on the opposite side. Given that his team travelled to Germany on Wednesday, it won’t be a surprise to see Allegri use Matri in this game. Mattia Perin (Genoa) Probably one of the first instances of Mattia Perin showcasing his talent was at his time on loan during Pescara. His buzzy nature in the penalty area could have been interpreted as the sign of a nervous young player but that is his style. Back at his parent club Genoa for last season, Perin has cemented his place as one of the best shot-stoppers in Italy. Slowly garnering a reputation as one of the best young keepers in the world, one would feel that it is not long before Perin gets a big club move. Prediction Juventus 1–1 Genoa Juventus had a terrific night in Dortmund, where they won 3-0 and progressed to the Champions League quarterfinals. With a 14-point gap in the domestic league, all they need to care about right now are the cups. Genoa’s plan to catch Sampdoria (given the game they have in hand) was halted last week as Chievo managed to beat them. Morale for these teams will be hugely contrasting, with Juventus high on spirit and Genoa may feel as if they have missed a good chance to close in on the European spots. Juve are also at home and could have the support of a big crowd that will gather to celebrate after the victory in Germany, and for these reasons it will not be easy for Genoa. Blast From the Past First-half goals from Arturo Vidal and Carlos Tevez ensured Juventus got back to winning ways after a stunning 4-2 loss against Fiorentina in 2013. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Allegri: The Match Against Monaco Will Be Tough Mar 20, 2015 Juventus have been drawn against French side Monaco in the quarter finals of the Champions League and head coach of the Bianconeri Massimiliano Allegri has stated that it will be a tough match for his side. Both teams impressed in their previous European ties and the 47-year-old tactician will be hoping that his players will be encouraged by their convincing victory over Borussia Dortmund in their last Champions league match. [they won 5-1 on aggregate]. “This quarter-final match-up will be tough. Monaco are a very good side who showed their quality against Arsenal,” said Allegri when responding to the draw via his personal Twitter account. Monaco were the serious underdogs when they took on English side Arsenal in the Round of 16 but managed to qualify thanks to the away goals rule after they drew 3-3 on aggregate. In contrast to league leaders Juventus, Monaco find themselves fourth in the French championship and head coach Leonardo Jardim has already responded by stating that he believes his side will be the underdogs once again. The first leg of the quarter-final will be played at the Juventus stadium on April 14.

Deschamps: Pogba should have been rested The France coach was left to lament the serious hamstring injury suffered by the Juventus star, insisting he has been made to play too much football. Mar 20, 2015 France coach Didier Deschamps believes a serious hamstring injury to striker Paul Pogba is down to the Juventus midfielder being overused. Pogba, 22, hurt his right hamstring early in Juve's 3-0 demolition of Borussia Dortmund, which saw the Serie A title-holders advance to the Champions League quarter-finals. The France international is set to miss up to seven weeks, which would rule him out of competing in both legs of the quarter-finals or semi-finals in Europe as well as friendlies for France, against Brazil and Denmark in March. "What happened is difficult for the player himself," Deschamps said. "Paul has his first muscular injury, that's something new for him. "Even when a young player is fit, these kind of things can happen. "He's playing a lot of games. The seasons are long for him; he doesn't always have a real holiday. His body needed a break."

JUVENTUS - GENOA .- Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 - 3:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Marco Di Bello Juventus V Genoa – Preview: Old Lady Out To Avenge Early Season Defeat Mar 20, 2015 On March 22 Genoa will make the relatively short trip north to Turin to face the runaway league leaders Juventus. Juve will head into the game off the back of a morale-boosting 3-0 win away at Borussia Dortmund to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Meanwhile, Genoa will be going into the game after a traumatic and unexpected 2-0 home defeat to Chievo. However, the fixture does have an extra element of spice seeing. The Grifone are the only team to beat Juventus this season. The win came thanks to a last minute goal in October and the league leaders will focused and out for revenge. Juve also have in their ranks two ex-Genoa players in Stefano Sturaro and Alessandro Matri who both enjoyed fruitful spells in Liguria but neither is expected to feature against their former employer. The Old Lady have the luxury of a 14-point lead at the top of the table and will be able to rest some of the more jaded players and still put out an extremely strong side. The visitors will be looking to get vital points as they’ve faded recently in the race for the Europa League and they sit eight points off fifth place. Genoa will have to play their strongest side but recent form has been stuttering and Juventus Stadium is not a place where many escape downwards spirals. The Bianconeri were dealt some bad news when it was reported that Paul Pogba will be out for 50 days after coming off injured in Germany during the week. Pogba’s withdrawal through injury forced Massimiliano Allegri into the bold move of returning to a three-man defence after having abandoned it in favour of a four-man version earlier in the season. The Frenchman’s absence also reduces the likelihood of the game going down in folklore for a long-range screamer. It is expected that Juve will face Genoa with three at the back and Andrea Barzagli is expected to stay in the side following his return from injury. Romulo, Kwando Asamoah, Kingsley Coman, Andrea Pirlo, Luca Marrone and Martin Caceres all remain out injured for Juventus. The Pogba-shaped hole in Juve’s midfield will increase the focus on Roberto Pereyra who has done a good job as a utility man and his speed allows him to quickly link midfield with the attack so it will be interesting to see if he can keep making the most of his opportunities. Juventus have one suspension with Alvaro Morata obliged to sit out and Fernando Llorente is expected to start in his place. Genoa have two important players out suspended in the form of the Venezualan midfielder Tomas Rincon and Spanish attacking midfielder Iago Falque. The Grifone will also be without the elegant playmaker Tino Costa and Turin-born, former Juve midfielder Lorenzo Ariaudo. Form Guide: Juve ( W-W-D-W-D-W), Genoa (L-D-D-W-W-D) Expected Starting XIs Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Ogbonna, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pereyra, Evra; Llorente, Tevez. Genoa: Perin; De Maio, Burdisso, Roncaglia; Edenilson, Kucka, Bertolacci, Bergdich; Perotti, Niang, Pavoletti. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

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Pogba sidelined for Juventus until May The midfielder has been ruled out for 50 days with a hamstring injury, the Serie A champions have confirmed, meaning he will miss crucial clashes in April. Mar 19, 2015 Juventus have been dealt a blow to their European and domestic trophy hopes as midfielder Paul Pogba has been ruled out with a hamstring injury until May. The 22-year-old has been a key part of the Bianconeri's incredible Serie A record in 2014-15 – they are 14 points clear and look certain to wrap up the Scudetto over the coming weeks. With Champions League clashes and a Coppa Italia semi-final second leg at Fiorentina to come in the next month, however, Pogba's absence could hit their hopes of winning the treble hard before he returns for the final few matches of the season. The France international limped off as Massimiliano Allegri's men breezed past Borussia Dortmund in the last-16 second leg and there were fears that a moderate spell on the sidelines could be on the cards. Those fears have proven to be justified and Juventus - who signed Pogba as a teenager on a free transfer from Manchester United in 2012 - revealed the extent of his injury on Thursday. "Paul Pogba, who was brought off during the first half of Dortmund-Juventus, has been medically examined," a statement on the club's website reads. "Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the initial suspicion of a second-degree injury to Pogba's right hamstring. The recovery schedule for the midfielder is due to take 50 days." If Juventus' timeline is accurate, Pogba will be fit to feature in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals should they reach the last four, although he is unlikely to be approaching full fitness until the middle of May.

Sacchi Claims Tevez Is Better Than Baggio Mar 19, 2015 Arrigo Sacchi is courting controversy once more, albeit in a less volatile manner, by suggesting that Carlos Tevez is a better footballer than Roberto Baggio. He was giving his opinion off the back of the Argentine striker’s two goal salvo and assist which saw him help Juventus eliminate Borussia Dortmund from the Champions League on Wednesday night. Speaking to Sportmediaset about Tevez, his thoughts soon wandered to The Divine Ponytail: “Tevez is an extraordinary player who is lethal in front of goal and always available to help his teammates in difficult times. “He has great strength but is also unselfish and is certainly the leader of this Juventus team. Roberto Baggio was equipped with clear quality and class but he had more drawbacks than the Argentine. “Tevez, thanks to his physical qualities and rock solid mentality, is always looking to help his teammates as I said. It is not easy to do that at this level.” Sacchi would seem more equipped than most to make the claim having coached Baggio during his time in charge of the Italian national team, most notably at the 1994 World Cup.

BORUSSIA D. 0 - 3 JUVENTUS Carlos Tévez (3') Álvaro Morata (70') Carlos Tévez (79') Juventus win Aggregate 5 - 1 Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 - 08:45 p.m. Signal-Iduna-Park Westfalenstadion, Dortmund Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Attendance: 65851 Max Allegri deserves credit for conquering Juventus' European fears Mar 19, 2015 Managers usually take over clubs in one of two situations. Either their predecessor has failed -- or was seen as a failure -- in which case they get plenty of "buy-in" from day one, if only because what they do is different. Or, they replace someone who has done very well. And that's when things are all uphill. Just ask David Moyes. Or Tata Martino. Max Allegri found himself in just that situation when he was appointed to replace Antonio Conte, who had delivered three straight Serie A titles before walking out of Juventus in mid-July. He got the job because, well, he was available. Right place, right time. Not because Juventus were somehow enthusiastic about Allegri's pedigree. Despite finishing first, second and third in his first three seasons at Milan, his name was never spoken in hushed tones as some kind of footballing savant. Nobody wrote treatises about his "philosophy," "tactical savvy" and "man-management skills." He just wasn't that fashionable a coach, in part because in conventional wisdom when Milan win, it's down to the club, the players and the guys upstairs, whereas when they lose it's always the manager's fault. Plus, in his final season with the Rossoneri, the club were terrible and he was sacked after 19 games, with Milan 11th in the table. He landed at Juve 47 days before the start of the season, taking over a group that was enamoured with Conte and gutted to see him go. It was essentially the same crew as last season, which means he couldn't even work on getting the newcomers onside, a familiar trick for a new boss. Juve's three significant additions were Patrice Evra (a 33-year-old free agent whom many suspected was pretty much done), Alvaro Morata (a promising 21-year-old, but also a guy who managed just three league starts the year before) and Roberto Pereyra (a nice player, but hardly one to set pulses racing). To make matters worse, the one player he had worked with before didn't exactly have him at the top of his Christmas card list. Andrea Pirlo is Juve's influential playmaker and Allegri had turfed him out of Milan four years earlier, believing he was pretty much finished at the highest level -- how wrong Allegri was. What do you do in those circumstances? How do you win over a group of veterans? And how do you do it in double-quick time? A different manager might have stamped his authority on the club. Not Allegri. He began the season with Juventus a virtual turn-key operation. He mimicked Conte's tactics and formation, sticking with the 3-5-2, even though there were three good reasons not to: He had not played it in years and it wasn't his preferred scheme; it meant he had to leave out one of his outstanding central midfielders (Pirlo, Paul Pogba, Arturo Vidal or Claudio Marchisio); and it was a setup that had struggled in Europe, much like Juventus. Still, he made it his own in the first two months of the season as the bianconeri raced out to an impressive start domestically. Once he had shown he could deliver as a plug-and-play manager using Conte's methods, he gained the trust of fans and players. And that's when he made the switch to a back four, something Conte talked about for years but was never able to do. It may be a coincidence, but Juve have lost just once -- to Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia semifinal -- since the switch in early November. His detractors will point to the fact that things fell into place for him. Pogba continued to develop into one of the best midfielders in the world. Pereyra has been a force. Evra showed that, unlike other Premier League veterans who moved to Italy (Nemanja Vidic, Ashley Cole) he still has plenty in the tank. Carlos Tevez has been on a tear. That's fine. All true. But you could note that Vidal -- Juve's best player the past two seasons -- suffered from a World Cup hangover for most of this year and only recently started punching his weight. Or that Kwadwo Asamoah and Andrea Barzagli, two guys you would have penciled in as starters in the summer, got hurt early and have only played 615 minutes of league football this year. Or that his first-choice centre-forward, Fernando Llorente, has been considerably less productive than last season (he dropped form a goal every 155 minutes to one every 286). You could also point out that maybe some of those other improvements in key areas might well be down to Allegri and the way he works. Including the fact that he was able to quickly repair the relationship with Pirlo. Conte was dogged by the fact that Juventus underachieved in Europe while he was in charge. It's a popular trope, but also one that's a bit misleading. In 2012-13, they won a group that included Chelsea and Shakhtar Donetsk and blew away Celtic (5-0 on aggregate). They were then resoundingly trounced by Bayern Munich in the quarterfinal (4-0 on aggregate), but then again Bayern did the same to Tito Vilanova's Barcelona in the semifinal, except it was 7-0 on aggregate, on their way to winning it all. Last season, individual errors and sheer misfortune caused them to go out in the group stage, but they bounced back in the Europa League, advancing to the semis. In other words, they were disappointing in Europe, but not atrocious. More telling than the results was the way they played. Conte often had them wound tighter than a drum. In Serie A, where there was an evident gap in talent, it was the right approach: opponents were blown away by their intensity early on and they could manage games. In Europe, however, opponents seemed to absorb Juve's intensity, leading them to get more frustrated and, perhaps, fearing failure. Engaging in this sort of pop psychology -- particularly when you're not in the dressing room -- is tricky and prone to misreads. But that's the impression you're left with when you compare, say, the Europa League semifinal against Benfica last season (or the away trip against Atletico Madrid in the group stage this year, when they were still in "Conte mode") and the two legs against Borussia Dortmund this year. Those Juve teams tried to outwork and outwill the opposition, and when it didn't work, nerves quickly became frayed. This Juve team seems more accomplished, more self-assured, more confident that it can outplay the opposition without needing to turn it into some kind of epic battle of wits. How far can they go? Draw Barcelona or Bayern in the next round and, if the script is followed, no further than they did under Conte when they reached the last eight two years ago. But, in fact, regardless of what happens, the transition has already been made. They no longer have a complex; if they get beaten it will be because the opponents are better or play better -- or are simply luckier. It won't be because they're consumed by a fear of failure. Juventus are once again a grown-up team. And a big chunk of credit must go to Allegri, who worked fast and efficiently to get it done. It's not a knock on Conte; he may well have taken them this far as well, had he stuck around -- though he likely would have done it in a different way. But the fact remains: it was Allegri, the guy whom some depicted as some sort of empty suit, who got them this far. Maybe at some point someone will recognise just how impressive his body of work has been this year.

BORUSSIA D. 0 - 3 JUVENTUS Carlos Tévez (3') Álvaro Morata (70') Carlos Tévez (79') Juventus win Aggregate 5 - 1 Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 - 08:45 p.m. Signal-Iduna-Park Westfalenstadion, Dortmund Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Attendance: 65851 How the Westfalenstadion was won Juventus produced a superb display to eliminate Borussia Dortmund from the Champions League. Luca Cetta wraps up the action. Mar 19, 2015 Even in July Juventus knew this would be an important match. “Juventus must be among the top eight teams in Europe, it’s our duty,” Massimiliano Allegri declared in his first Press conference at the club. Eight months later the Bianconeri duly obliged with their best European away performance in more than a decade, winning 3-0. As a result they will take their place in tomorrow’s Champions League Quarter Final draw as a side not to be taken lightly. The blueprint to Juve’s success was produced last month. The 2-1 first leg win showcased their ability to sit deep, restrict Borussia Dortmund – Giorgio Chiellini’s slip aside, the Germans barely troubled Gianluigi Buffon – and spring forward on the counter. The second leg was a ramped up version of that plan. It worked to perfection. In recent weeks Juventus rediscovered the defensive solidity which had previously abandoned them. Without a clean sheet since early February, back-to-back 1-0 wins over Sassuolo and Palermo set the tone that continued on Wednesday. Andrea Pirlo had an injury cloud hanging over his head from that first leg, but his absence didn’t prove an issue for the Turin club. Nor did their endeavour and domination waver when Paul Pogba hobbled off, forcing Allegri into a tactical shift with the introduction of Andrea Barzagli Whether a four or three man defence, it’s hard to recall any clear-cut opportunities Borussia created. Being able to change face during a match without losing anything in the way of solidity and impetus will be important for Juventus heading forward in this competition. That said, any plan needs proponents and Allegri had 11 in Dortmund. Leading the way was difference maker Carlos Tevez. For the history buffs, in all three of Juve’s previous trips to the Westfalenstadion the opening goal was scored within six minutes. Tevez maintained the stat with a thunderbolt less than 180 seconds in. Allegri declared before the match the importance of scoring at least once and Tevez responded. He was instrumental throughout, whether blasting a second goal – his sixth in the competition – or putting another on a plate for Alvaro Morata. The strikers played their part, offering an outlet for Juve’s tireless midfielders. Arturo Vidal walked the suspension tightrope and may have overstepped the bounds at times, but never shied from terrorising Borussia’s attackers. It was vintage Vidal, ever tenacious and decisive. Pirlo’s replacement at the heart of midfield also ensured the bearded maestro wasn’t missed. Claudio Marchisio did the dirty work and kept possession ticking over when the Italians had the ball. A special mention must go to Barzagli, in what was just his third appearance of the season. He hardly missed a step on the big occasion. By his side was Leonardo Bonucci, ever growing in stature as a defensive leader. As the match wore on the Old Lady exuded confidence, but the Coach sees room for improvement. “We can and must improve in terms of passing and game management. We above all did well in the second half. There was a moment of confusion when Paul Pogba went off for Andrea Barzagli.” The time after the first half substitution was Dortmund’s most threatening, but it was more a moderate breeze than a cyclone. Given Juve had won just one away match of the last eight in the competition – at Malmo – they were hardly troubled. Jurgen Klopp conceded his side were second best throughout. Tomorrow’s draw sees Juventus potentially up against a heavyweight in Barcelona, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, while Porto and Monaco will be viewed by others as the lesser teams remaining. Of course, nobody can be underestimated at this stage, and that includes the Bianconeri. “We’ll see how the draw goes and then play our games,” Allegri noted. “It is our duty to believe, just as we believed going into this round, as the team has great physical and tactical qualities.” Juventus will still be viewed as a second tier favourite to win the competition, but they have served a warning to the rest of Europe: underestimate us at your peril.

Chiellini: Juventus want to avoid Bayern The defender has acknowledged the quality of the Bundesliga side, who put seven goals past Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg of their last-16 tie. Mar 19, 2015 Giorgio Chiellini has admitted he hopes Juventus avoid Bayern Munich in Friday's Champions League quarter-final draw. The Serie A champions booked their place in the last eight on Wednesday with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Borussia Dortmund to secure a 5-1 aggregate win. It is the second time in three seasons Juve have made the quarter-finals, but they have not progressed beyond that stage since 2002-03. They join Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Monaco, Porto, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the last eight, and it is the Bundesliga champions who Chiellini fears most. "If I can, I would avoid Bayern," the 30-year-old centre-back told reporters. "But we will still watch the draw with great emotion." Bianconeri team-mate Leonardo Bonucci, on the other hand, is adamant Massimiliano Allegri's men would be happy facing any one of those seven sides. "There are still lots of matches to play and this is where the Champions League starts to get interesting," the defender said. "We're through to the quarters and we'll head into them with a bounce in our step, fearing no one. "Whoever we get drawn against is going to be tough but we know we'll be a hard team to beat as well."

BORUSSIA D. 0 - 3 JUVENTUS Carlos Tévez (3') Álvaro Morata (70') Carlos Tévez (79') Juventus win Aggregate 5 - 1 Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 - 08:45 p.m. Signal-Iduna-Park Westfalenstadion, Dortmund Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Attendance: 65851 Lippi: ‘Juventus can makes semis’ Mar 19, 2015 Juventus legend Marcello Lippi believes his old club can make the Champions League semi-finals with ‘a bit of luck’. The Bianconeri advanced to the last eight of the competition last night with a comprehensive win over Borussia Dortmund, winning 3-0 at Westfalenstadion. “Last night Juventus sent out a good message,” Lippi reflected in an interview with Tuttomercatoweb. “They finally made a major step forward in Europe. We’ve seen four years of supremacy from Juventus in Italy, but in Europe that’s been missing for a while. “It’s an important step, because with this important victory in an important stadium, Juventus can go back to being aware of what they can do in the Champions League. “There are teams which have that little bit more - I’m thinking of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona - but with a bit of luck Juventus can be among the top four in Europe.”

Raiola: ‘Pogba doesn’t want Madrid’ Mar 19, 2015 Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, says the Juventus midfielder is not interested in moving to Real Madrid. The French starlet signed a new contract with the Bianconeri in October, but has been repeatedly linked with a move away from Turin, with Real Madrid one of the clubs reportedly interested. However, in an interview with French sports newspaper L’Equipe, Raiola has dismissed those rumours. “Everyone says Pogba is the player with the most potential they’ve ever seen,” the famous agent explained. “I’m the only one who doesn’t talk about Paul and the transfer market. His contract has been extended with Juventus, with the idea that he’s one of the top players at the club. “Now, if another club wants Pogba, then they can present us with an offer, and we won’t talk about money. Paul will go where he feels good, where he’ll be happy. “Real Madrid say they’re not interested? Good, if that’s the case we’re not interested either! “I never went to Real Madrid and said to them ‘please buy Pogba’, never. Real Madrid are a club which is in the habit of buying players like they’re a washcloth, then disposing of them like a washcloth. “Real is a club which sees a player have six good games in the World Cup and then buys him. We don’t want to go to a club like that. “We want to go to a club that believes in Paul’s potential. I’m not closing the door to Real, but I’m not going to open it either.” Raiola did not, however, rule out a move to Paris Saint-Germain where several of his clients, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, currently play. “Someone in the Italian media asked me what Pogba’s value is. I replied that Pogba is like a work by Basquiat [a famous American artist]. “Why did I say that? Because no-one knows Paul’s real value. People don’t believe me, but if someone likes Pogba it could be €100m, €120m, €130m… “PSG? I prefer to act when something concrete develops. I just know that Paul will be successful regardless of which club he’s at.”

BORUSSIA D. 0 - 3 JUVENTUS Carlos Tévez (3') Álvaro Morata (70') Carlos Tévez (79') Juventus win Aggregate 5 - 1 Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 - 08:45 p.m. Signal-Iduna-Park Westfalenstadion, Dortmund Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Attendance: 65851 Sleeping giant Juventus awoken by Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata Mar 19, 2015 A curious scene caught the attention of the press pack that followed Juventus in their Champions League last-16 second-leg win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. As they were leaving Signal Iduna park following Juventus' 5-1 aggregate win, Massimiliano Nerozzi of La Stampa noticed a familiar face walking along the concourse outside the ground. He was completely by himself with a rucksack on his back like he was on his way to school, not home. Recognised by a group of Italians, he said: "Ciao," smiled and continued to wherever he was headed. This everyman was Jurgen Klopp. The Dortmund coach has always given the impression of being grounded and so it would be wrong to say that Juventus had humbled him and his team. But as Klopp acknowledged in his post-match news conference, their opponents were "too superior." Massimiliano Allegri, the Juve coach, got his tactics spot on over both legs. Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola had warned that Dortmund "attack the spaces like animals," and so Juventus denied them any with smart positional play. They took the sting out the "BVBees" by instructing Roberto Pereyra to press Ilkay Gundogan and by taking away their counter and using it against them. "They did to Dortmund what Dortmund do to other teams," Gianluca Vialli observed on Sky Italia. The Turin breaks were the soundtrack to qualification for the quarterfinals. The regret, in addition to Giorgio Chiellini's unfortunate Madonna-like slip which granted Marco Reus Dortmund's only chance in the first leg, was that Juventus didn't make more of them at home. They should have flown to Dortmund with a wider margin for error. In the end it mattered little, for Italian champions were close to perfect in Germany. And to think they were without Andrea Pirlo from the 37th minute of the first leg and Paul Pogba -- who alarmingly could be out for a month -- from the 27th of the second. Yet the outcome rarely looked in doubt. It was the statement performance Juventus needed to make. Too often in Europe their best players have been shadows of themselves. But not against Dortmund. Arturo Vidal might not be as decisive as he once was but lived up to his "Il Guerriero" nickname (The Warrior), throwing himself here there and everywhere, while Claudio Marchisio should be considered one of Juventus' players of the season. The tale of their advancement was in many respects a tale of two strikers dovetailing to devastating effect. Alvaro Morata and Carlos Tevez combined for all five of their goals and the former could have had a hat-trick on Wednesday night. Three weeks ago, the 22-year-old Spain international graced the front page of La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport with the headline "Signora InnaMORATA" -- the Lady in love. What had he done to win her affection? He made the run and put the ball in the box for Tevez's opener then restored their lead by opening up his body and finding the corner. His pace, purposeful direct running and sense for goal -- Morata was the top scorer in the Spain teams that won the European U19 and U21 Championships -- has given Juventus a starter and a finisher of fast breaks. While he can't hold the ball up and act as a pivot like Fernando Llorente, he can still find the back of the net with his head like he did against Atalanta and Cesena. There's something about him that calls to mind Fernando Morientes. Is it any wonder Real Madrid got Juventus to reluctantly agree to a buy-back clause worth in excess of €30m that they can activate at the end of next season and the one after that? Morata, who scored his first Champions League goal in Germany against Schalke a year ago, has the intention of staying in Turin for a long time. "He is Juventus' future," Allegri said after the victory in Dortmund. Understandably it has taken a while to forge an in-game understanding with Tevez, learn his runs, anticipate his movements and vice-versa, but now that it's there the chemistry is plain for all to see. Morata sets up Tevez and Tevez sets up him. "When I was little I used to watch him on TV. Now it's a dream to have him as a teammate," Morata said on Wednesday night. Tevez instead stole the splash in the papers the morning after the night before. "Tre-vez!" screamed giornalaccio rosa to convey his part in all three of his side's goals on Wednesday night. Tevez's strike was the 18th goal Juventus have scored from outside the box this season, a record across Europe's top five leagues. Irrespective of his selfless assist for Morata and his second goal -- his 23rd in 35 games in the current campaign and sixth in the Champions League -- his overall performance was outstanding. Tevez's passing accuracy was 91 percent and he recovered the ball nine times. Few strikers are better or work harder off the ball than him and he is still seeking to improve. The 31-year-old has taken to staying back after training to watch and learn how Pirlo takes free-kicks and it has paid off. When "Il Maestro" was missing against Roma the other week, he stood over one and curled it in. Tevez is a consummate winner too. When 10-men Roma came back to equalise that night and salvaged a draw, he appeared on TV for a post-match interview, got showered in praise for a free-kick that was a carbon copy of one Michel Platini had scored at the Olimpico but shrugged off the plaudits and said: "I'm pissed off." The team dropped two points. Tevez is without doubt one of the great players of his generation. He is one of only a handful to win the Copa Libertadores and the Champions League. However, because of the controversies he has been caught up in (third-party ownership, going on strike at Manchester City and his exile from Argentina's national team which has only recently ended) it's been easy to lose sight of it. He plans to return to Boca Juniors when his contract runs out at Juventus in 2016 but he isn't done with them yet. The route to Berlin, the venue of the Champions League final, goes through Dortmund like it did for Buffon, Andrea Barzagli and Pirlo at the World Cup in 2006. Juventus' objective at the beginning of the season was to return to the last eight and then see what happens. They're realistic enough to admit that Bayern and Barcelona are on another level but with a bit of luck and a couple of attackers of the calibre of Tevez and Morata, no one will want to face them.

BORUSSIA D. 0 - 3 JUVENTUS Carlos Tévez (3') Álvaro Morata (70') Carlos Tévez (79') Juventus win Aggregate 5 - 1 Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 - 08:45 p.m. Signal-Iduna-Park Westfalenstadion, Dortmund Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Attendance: 65851 Juventus 3-0 Borussia Dortmund: EuroJuve seals spot in Champions League quarterfinals Two goals and an assist from Carlos Tévez provided the highlights but Juventus' dominant defensive performance deserves most of the credit. Coming to Germany in the knowledge that a clean sheet would get them through, Juventus produced a complete team performance, blunting the Dortmund attack while creating plenty of chances of their own. Mar 19, 2015 It was a wonderful Wednesday for Juventus supporters, as La Vecchia Signora showed her very best side on a European night. Carlos Tévez scored early and set up strike partner Álvaro Morata for second before Roberto Pereyra put the number 10 in for a third. The bianconero center backs were rock solid, building on a display that saw Palermo fail to register a shot on target, and held the Germans to just two second-half efforts that Gianluigi Buffon could have saved with his eyes closed. Altogether it was a dominant performance from Juventus, despite the possession statistic, as the Bianconeri were always dangerous and never threatened. In terms of formations it was back to what the teams know best, with Dortmund in its now familiar 4-2-3-1 and Juventus in the 4-3-1-2 that has become Massimiliano Allegri's formation of choice. Kevin Kampl played on Dortmund's right, with Marco Reus behind speedster Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Andrea Pirlo and Nuri Sahin missed the match through injury, and with their influential midfielders missing, both managers opted for more steel in the center of the park — Jürgen Klopp bringing in Sven Bender and Allegri putting Claudio Marchisio in front of the defense. Klopp used Sokratis Papastathopoulos as a right back, perhaps to offer more security against Juventus' two strikers, but Dortmund's defense were again torn apart in space by the Old Lady's attack. Juventus, as expected, largely controlled the dangerous space around their box and tried to get the ball into attack quickly, hopefully breaking into space with numbers. After Tévez's early goal, the Germans had to leave even more space, and still could never finalize a passing move against the well-organized, calm, and confident Juventus. A sore point was the injury to Paul Pogba, hobbled by a strong Sokratis challenge after an influential start to the match. Allegri brought in Andrea Barzagli, just back from a long injury layoff, and Juve if anything became more effective with their game plan. All three midfielders complemented the defense and created going forward, with the forwards very sharp and eager to run at goal. The second goal on 70 minutes finished the tie, then goal No. 3 padded the aggregate scoreline to a gaudy 5-1, nothing less than Juventus deserved. It was a massive success on the pitch for Juventus, and absolutely deserved against what must be said was a disappointing Borussia Dortmund. After last year's Champions League disappointment, it was the kind of big win on a European stage that shows the team has grown under Allegri, and that Italy still has at least one European big gun. MATCH SUMMARY Juventus had the first chance of the game almost as soon as it began, with Tévez running into space from Marchisio's pass, and just after it was 1-0. A throw-in from the left side wasn't cleared by Neven Subotić and eventually came to Tévez, who took a look up and blasted into the top corner. Both the defense and goalkeeper could have done better, but it was a fantastic strike with almost no backlift. Dortmund always needed to score, and a goal down became even more insistent with the ball, pushing numbers forward and crossing from wide positions, but Juventus' defense was never troubled. With Buffon dominating his box and a line of five strung across the back, supplemented ably by the three midfielders, Dortmund got almost nothing from their attack. Aubameyang's limitations against a side that sits deep were apparent, with the striker hardly getting a touch of the ball. A decent spell from BVB threatened to get Reus a shooting chance, but the midfield was always attentive with Evra and Pogba making clean tackles near the edge of the box. The French midfielder had started the game well, imposing himself down the left, and was unfortunate to go off after 27' following a hard challenge from Sokratis. Barzagli came on and made the defense even more secure, something like turning a bank vault into Fort Knox. Dortmund continued to throw everything at the bunkered Juventus team, but there was absolutely nothing to be had. The center backs and Buffon grabbed everything in the air, while the density and organization of bodies proved impossible to get through on the ground. What may have Dortmund's best chance came when Aubameyang skewed a desperate shot well wide near the end of the half. Klopp brought on Oliver Kirch for Marcel Schmelzer, and the second half continued the story with Juventus defending deep and clearing everything that had a whiff of danger. A fantastic header from Patrice Evra set the Italian champions on the break again, with Tévez powering through three defenders before playing in Morata (with shades of offside,) but Roman Weidenfeller was able to close the angle. Henrikh Mkhitaryan had a rare chance for Dortmund on the break, but Barzagli stopped him in his tracks with a fantastic tackle in space. The 56th minute saw Morata with another chance, as Roberto Pereyra powered through midfield, but again he was unable to beat Weidenfeller. Dortmund made a double substitution, bringing on Adrián Ramos and Jakub Blaszczykowski for a 4-4-2, with the Colombian finally able to win some high balls against the Juventus defense. This still didn't translate to good chances, although one hopeful effort from Subotić caught a tricky deflection that sent the ball just wide. Dortmund continued to press forward, and in the 70th minute another counter put the tie out of reach. Marchisio clipped a ball over an unbalanced defense for Tévez to run onto, and the Argentine calmly set up Morata for a tap-in. It was certainly deserved for the quality of play, and just ten minutes later Tévez was celebrating again. Pereyra escaped the Dortmund midfield and played in Tévez, who took the chance himself this time and rounded off the 3-0 scoreline. Alessandro Matri and Simone Pepe came on for Juventus in the closing stages, but had little to do with the result secured and the team sitting deep. Dortmund can at least take one moment from the match, as Kampl had a fantastic turn-and-nutmeg on Chiellini by the corner. Pepe almost got Bonucci in trouble with a backpass, forcing the defender into a sliding clearance and maybe hurting his shoulder, while Aubameyang sent a header wide in the only minute of stoppage time. It was a complete team performance from Juventus, a necessary result, and the kind of thing to put smiles on Juventini around the globe. LE PAGELLE Buffon: 7 Not many shots to deal with, but very strong in the air and always in command of his box. Lichtsteiner: 7 Had some chances in space, but did his best work defensively to shut out Mkhitaryan. Bonucci: 7.5 The center backs were completely dominant in this one, with Bonucci strong and quick to cut out any service to the forwards. Chiellini: 7.5 A tower of strength, and a huge performance keeping Reus and Kampl from doing anything of note. Evra: 7.5 Often targeted as Dortmund tried to get Reus the ball quickly, Evra was extremely strong in the air and calmly passed his way out of defense. Vidal: 7.5 All over the pitch defensively, although his attacking impact was limited he was a huge nuisance to Dortmund midfielders who wanted to pick a killer ball. Marchisio: 8 Showed just how confident he is in front of the defense, filling in perfectly in defense while providing both consistent distribution and occasional inspiration for the attack. Pogba: N/A Had a strong start to the game, but had to be removed because of injury after just 27 minutes. Pereyra: 8 At his best breaking forward on the counter, "El Tucu" was fantastic tonight, particularly in the second half. Set up one goal and maybe deserved another assist. Morata: 7 Surely now established as Allegri's first-choice number 9, the Spanish striker helped out in defense and ran the last line of defense well. Scored a tap-in, but could have had more. Tévez: 8.5 A brilliant performance from the Argentine international, with two goals and an assist absolutely deserved reward. Dortmund couldn't get the ball off him, and the finishing touch was picture perfect. Substitutes Barzagli: 7.5 It's like he never left. He's so cool under pressure, with the physique and technique to leave attackers hopeless. Matri: N/A A late run-out for the one-time starting striker. Pepe: N/A Another late substitution, Pepe did not have much impact other than a risky back pass that left Bonucci scrambling. Coach Allegri: 9 A fantastic European performance, the kind Juventus and her fans needed so badly. Tactically perfect, Allegri deserves massive credit for the performance tonight.