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Pogba: No Juve talks yet Apr 21, 2014 Paul Pogba says he has yet to discuss his future at Juventus beyond the end of this season, as he comments that: “PSG are a great club.” The French international has become increasingly linked with a summer exit from the Old Lady, with PSG said to be leading Chelsea and Real Madrid in preparing bids upwards of €40m. Reiterating an earlier message from his agent Mino Raiola, though, the player has explained that no discussions either to stay with Juve or to leave have taken place yet. “So far I have not spoken to anyone about the contract renewal with the club nor the future on the market,” Pogba responded this week to Bein Sport. “I am focused on the field, I am thinking only about this season and winning a Scudetto which for the club would be historic. “And then there is also the Europa League. If we achieve the double then it would be something exceptional. I just think about making history this season. “I just have to repeat myself. Of course I am happy that many big clubs are interested, but the mind is focused on my present work, and that’s it. It is Juve today. “The fans’ chants asking me to stay? They encourage me to do my best, they are beautiful. “Paris Saint-Germain? They are a great club…” Pogba scored Juve’s only and decisive goal against Bologna in Week 34 to bring the Bianconeri ever closer to the League title. “It is certainly important, but only because it gave us the three points. Here at Juventus, the team comes before anything personal. “And now we feel closer to the Scudetto, which whilst we are not yet there, we are almost. “Antonio Conte? I have a good relationship with him, I chose to wear this shirt after speaking with him. I have learned a lot at every place I have been, from Le Havre through to Manchester United and now in Turin. “Whilst I also went through some difficult times. If I want to reach the top then I have to follow the path of people like Vieira, Buffon and Pirlo.”

Pogba: I'm glad other teams want me It had been claimed that Bianconeri have been doing their utmost to persuade the 20-year-old to commit himself beyond 2016 - but the midfielder insists otherwise. Apr 20, 2014 Paul Pogba has cast his Juventus future in doubt by admitting that he is flattered by widespread interest in his services. It has been reported that the Italian champions are desperate for the in-demand midfielder to extend his current deal in Turin, which runs until 2016, with speculation rife that Paris Saint-Germain are ready to launch a massive bid for the France international this summer. However, Pogba says he is simply enjoying his time with the Old Lady and is touched by the fans' desire to see him remain at Juventus Stadium. "It makes me happy that the fans sing, 'Don't sell Pogba'," he told Sky Sport Italia. "It gives me so much of a charge when I go onto the field. "It gives me an even greater desire to improve myself, so I'm grateful to the fans for their songs; I'm very content to make them happy. "At the moment, though, I'm concentrated solely on the present. I've not spoken with anyone, neither about my future or my contract. "Sure, it pleases me to know that that other clubs want me, but I repeat: I'm thinking only of the field of play and the Scudetto." Pogba was being interviewed after underlining his worth to Juve by netting the decisive goal in a 1-0 win over Bologna that put Antonio Conte's men within two victories of retaining their Serie A title. The 20-year-old admitted that he does not feel that he is currently being utilised in the best possible way but insists that he is willing to do whatever he is asked in order to help the Bianconeri make it three Scudetti in a row. "On the pitch, I'm not totally playing in the position I prefer, but anywhere I play, I think only of giving 100 per cent. I was missing a goal. It's difficult to be always on top form," he insisted. "Along with my team-mates, I want to win this Scudetto with all my strength. We are close now, so we must continue in this way."

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Conte: 'Giovinco for World Cup!' Apr 20, 2014 Antonio Conte is focused on the Europa League semi-final with Benfica, but proposed Sebastian Giovinco for the World Cup. The Coach spoke after Juventus consolidated their eight-point lead at the top of the Serie A table with a 1-0 victory over Bologna. “I am counting on having Carlos Tevez and Arturo Vidal ready for Thursday,” he said of the first leg against Benfica. “They have both been carrying injuries for a while and I rested them to avoid making the situation worse.” In the meantime, Giovinco has rediscovered his form as part of an ‘odd couple’ with Fernando Llorente and Conte had a suggestion. “Giovinco is doing really well, as he is gaining confidence in his own abilities. It’s what I always told him to do. He’s so good at taking men on and can be decisive. “I hope he can continue like this to the end of the season, because he still has a chance of going to the World Cup. Someone like Giovinco would certainly be of use to Cesare Prandelli. “This win over Bologna was the kind of game we would’ve drawn last year. Over time we have matured and gained more experience to deal with these situations. “The fact we have such a strong antagonist as Roma right behind us pushes us on to give our best every time. We’ve reached 90 points also thanks to the Giallorossi, who ensure we are always motivated and don’t think the Scudetto is already ours. “Last season we won the title with three rounds to spare, after which we lost and drew. This season we’ve always had Roma with a pitchfork pointed at our backs, keeping us on alert.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Pogba pushes Juventus closer to Serie A glory Apr 20, 2014 What more can you say about a side that managed their 17th home win? Juventus somehow found a way to bypass a parked bus and defeat negative Bologna 1-0 to take one giant step towards their third consecutive title. Roma may believe and they may be starving for trophies but their hunger has only served to push the Bianconeri on and ignite their competitive edge. This is their Scudetto and they will do all they can to achieve it. Whilst the match looked to be easy on paper, Davide Ballardini’s has proved to be a difficult opponent to take on. After all, he has halted the Bianconeri train before. His sides are balways organised, his players tenacious and eager. He has travelled to the Juventus Stadium with two different teams and managed to take a point home with him on both occasions. On January 15, 2012 his Cagliari side managed an equaliser via Andrea Cossu to leave Alessandro Del Piero and co. with a 1-1 scoreline. One year later Ballardini returned, this time with Genoa. Yet again his team found the equaliser to snatch a 1-1 victory in Turin, scored by former Bianconeri forward Marco Borriello. This time, Ballardini walked away with nothing. His Bologna side did as much and perhaps even more than his previous teams at Juve’s home but this Old Lady has matured. With Roma salivating over the prospect of a draw or loss in order to close the gap, Juventus have refined their technique and bettered their mentality to ensure a victory was achieved no matter the difficulty. Their hunger to collect points and secure their third consecutive title is nothing short of admirable. Repeated victories have done little to satisfy their appetite for more trophies and they continue to chase them with ferocious determination. However, one must credit the Felsinei for their valiant defensive displays even if it hardly made for entertaining viewing. Defending so deep, their lines tight and the gaps closed, the away side quite forcefully crowded the area and blocked the passage to goal. There was no room to operate, no way of piercing through for the Bianconeri. Showing little ambition in going forward, Bologna proved ineffective in the attacking phase of the game, preferring to sit back and hold on for a draw and they very nearly managed to grab the coveted point. Paul Pogba was unable to make the most of a few early chances whilst Andrea Pirlo failed to tantalise from his free-kicks but that didn’t stop Juve trying. Sebastian Giovinco proved dazzling with his mobility yet again. Pushing, passing and running, he thoroughly annoyed the opposing back-line that attempted to track him and often resorted to fouling him -- in dangerous areas. Gliding past players and looking for the right pass, he offered Juventus a glimmer of hope but he wasn’t quite enough. For a long time it seemed the Old Lady and her forwards didn’t have an answer to such a determined display of defensive football. Kwadwo Asamoah proved indecisive in penetrating the left wing and rarely positioned himself well in the final third. He ought to have pushed forward more to offer another alternative for that decisive pass or even to busy a defender in hopes of dragging him out of position to create a gap. Instead he prioritised his defensive duties, ensuring that should his opponents counter, he’d be prepared to stop them. Mauricio Isla on the opposite flank also struggled to provide more, his crossing inadequate whilst his runs rarely troubled his markers. The only way the Felsinei could be beaten was if they decided to attack, leaving some room at the back to exploit or if Juventus sped up their movements to overwhelm the organised lines. The latter has proved to be a problem for the Old Lady as their attempts to inject pace into their manoeuvres has usually resulted in imprecision and inaccurate play. However, they did just enough to create a little space for Pogba to score the only goal of the game -- the goal that takes Juventus one step closer to lifting another Championship trophy and solidifying his reputation as the next generation’s greatest talent. They were hardly beautiful and barely interesting to watch but Juve’s cynicism is what made the difference. Conte was right in saying that in previous years, a game like this would have resulted in a draw but the fact Juve won demonstrates growth and leaves them on course for a spectacular end to the season. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Moggi: Conte and Pogba will stay at Juventus Apr 20, 2014 Former Juventus chief managing director Luciano Moggi has reiterated that both coach Antonio Conte and midfielder Paul Pogba will remain in Turin next season. There have been widespread rumours linking Pogba to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer while Conte has been linked with a move to Monaco, but Moggi has stated that no such moves will take place. “Conte will stay, so will Pogba along with Pirlo and Marchisio,” said Moggi confidently told A Libero. “Only Mirko Vucinic and Quagliarella will most likely leave.” The Italian,who was caught at the centre of the country’s biggest football scandal in 2006 also believes that the Old Lady will sign Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez in the upcoming transfer window.

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Conte: 'Step towards the Scudetto' Apr 19, 2014 Antonio Conte saw “a good step forward” towards the Scudetto as Juventus pushed past Bologna. Paul Pogba’s goal proved enough to secure a 1-0 victory over relegation battlers Bologna. “The only thing that counts is to win and that wasn’t simple today,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia. “All teams come to the Juventus Stadium in order to defend and create a packed midfield. It’s down to us to score early and break that deadlock. We were too slow in the first half, then raised the tempo. “It’s tough against these sides who defend with 10 men. We did well not to lose our heads and prevented counter-attacks. Gigi Buffon was never called into action. “This side is mature, has grown a great deal and I am happy. All of this explains the extraordinary campaign we’re having.” Conte remained level-headed when asked if the Scudetto was now in Juve’s pocket. “We made a good step forward. We only look to our own results and not what Roma do, even if they are doing extraordinary things. We’re not at the finish line yet, but now we have to focus on Benfica and the Europa League semi-final. “We will prepare for that game studying their defects and trying to get the best out of our own characteristics. It won’t be easy, as it’s a fiery atmosphere, but we want to honour the Europa League.” Juve are temporarily 11 points clear at the top of the table with four rounds to go, awaiting Roma’s result away to Fiorentina. “This season we have something more in terms of attack than in previous years. It took time for Fernando Llorente to settle in and he brought a new dimension along with Carlos Tevez. Now we have two strikers who have scored in double figures, so that is an important element.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Ballardini: 'Bologna played well' Apr 19, 2014 Davide Ballardini felt Bologna had a good game against Juventus and believes they can achieve safety. Paul Pogba’s goal proved enough for a 1-0 result in Turin this evening. “Bologna played well today and, although we could’ve done better on the break, in general it was a good performance,” the Coach told Sport Mediaset. Now the Stadio Dall’Ara side is level with Sassuolo on 28 points, third from bottom. “We have to focus on ourselves. Bologna must do their duty and the rest is of no interest to us. I don’t know how many points will mathematically secure safety, but our players know what to do.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Chiellini: 'Juve thank Roma' Apr 19, 2014 Giorgio Chiellini thanked Roma for “reminding Juventus how difficult it is to win every single time.” The Bianconeri squeezed past Bologna 1-0 to maintain their 100 per cent home record in Serie A this season. “We’re nearly there. This was a very important win, we are really so close to this third consecutive Scudetto,” Chiellini told Sky Sport Italia. The gap is temporarily at 11 points with Roma travelling to Fiorentina at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). “We have to thank Roma, as they keep us alive and remind us how difficult it is to win every single time. They deserve praise, as they are making sure we really enjoy this title because it is so hard-fought.” Juve were sluggish in the first half, but piled the pressure on until Paul Pogba’s goal after the break. What did Antonio Conte say at half-time? “Conte just told us to raise the tempo and that’s what we did, going up a gear. We knew Bologna were an organised side that didn’t leave many spaces, but it was a deserved victory.”

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Juventus vs. Bologna: 6 Things We Learned Apr 19, 2014 With the early evening kick-off this weekend, Juventus hosted Bologna knowing that they were just eight points away from clinching their third consecutive Serie A title. That would be a historic achievement, something that neither Marcello Lippi nor Giovanni Trapattoni ever managed, marking out Antonio Conte as one of the most impactful coaches in the club’s storied history. For Bologna’s part, Sassuolo’s win earlier in the day meant that they travelled to Turin knowing that a defeat would see them end the weekend in the relegation zone. That they had lost three of their last away matches against the Bianconeri meant this was likely, and Juventus eventually triumphed by a 1-0 scoreline. Bologna Continue to Struggle for Goals The Rossoblu have found it difficult to score with any consistency this term, especially since the departure of Alessandro Diamanti to China. Since the 30-year-old was sold in early February, Bologna have scored just five goals, and he still remains their joint leading scorer. That ineffectiveness in front of goal saw them ranked as the third-worst attack in Serie A here and looks set to see them return to the second tier this summer. Sebastian Giovinco’s Impressive Form Continues In early February, a section of Juventus supporters jeered Sebastian Giovinco as the striker was substituted, disappointed by another poor display from the Turin native. That prompted Antonio Conte to defend his player and criticise those fans who booed the 27-year-old from the field, telling reporters at his post-match press conference: “I find it truly unfair this atmosphere that has emerged around Giovinco. I don’t even want to talk about it. Everyone should look to their conscience.” The diminutive striker has responded perfectly, putting on another fine display here, and he has netted a goal and two assists since that ugly incident. Scoring a superb strike against Udinese last week, he has proven his value to this squad as a substitute for Carlos Tevez. Match Highlighted Juve’s Need for Variety For large portions of the match, Juventus struggled to unlock the resolute Bologna defence, an issue which has raised its head on a number of occasions this term. It appears to indicate a need for variety from the bench, perhaps a pacy winger to open up these well-organised sides that come to Turin simply looking to lock out the Bianconeri. Domenico Berardi’s return to goalscoring action against Chievo earlier on Saturday was a timely reminder of what the 19-year-old could offer. Co-owned by Juventus, the Sassuolo winger could well move to the champions this summer. Paul Pogba Continues Outside-the-Box Excellence Paul Pogba continues to be lethal from outside the box, notching the game-winning goal here and helping Juventus to another victory. The strike marked his seventh goal of the season, making him the fourth-leading scorer for the Bianconeri this term. Juventus Can Win Without Carlos Tevez Juventus have begun to depend on Carlos Tevez this term, the Argentinean netting 18 goals and seven assists so far in 2013-14. Antonio Conte chose to rest his most reliable striker here, and the Bianconeri still emerged triumphant, highlighting the depth of their squad. Title Almost Secure With their win, the two-time champions drew ever closer to their third consecutive Serie A title, needing just five points from their remaining four games to clinch the Scudetto. Despite Roma’s 1-0 win over Fiorentina, Juventus are closer than ever to lifting yet another league title. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Chiellini thanks Roma for making 'third' title more enjoyable The Old Lady have yet to clinch the Scudetto but the defender says that the Giallorossi's strong challenge will ensure they savour what he feels is an inevitable Scudetto success. Apr 19, 2014 Giorgio Chiellini has thanked Roma for pushing Juventus so hard this season, explaining that it will make their third successive Serie A title triumph all the more enjoyable. Antonio Conte's men moved 11 points clear of the Giallorossi, who play Fiorentina on Saturday night, courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bologna, which came courtesy of a fine strike from midfielder Paul Pogba. Chiellini acknowledged that the Rossoblu had caused the champions problems but he was more concerned with expressing his gratitude to Roma for making Juve work so hard in this season's title race. "We faced an organised squad that really left us very little space," the defender said of Bologna in an interview with Sky Sport Italia. "However, I believe that it was still a deserved victory." "Now we've just four games left. We're only lacking a few [points] for this third successive Scudetto that we wanted at all costs. "We're grateful to Roma for keeping us on our toes and making us realise how difficult [winning the title] is. "Roma deserve a big round of applause for making us enjoy this Scudetto, which would have been less beautiful if there had been 20 points to second place." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Paul Pogba Gets His Goal and Swagger Back Apr 19, 2014 Claudio Marchisio didn’t score the goal, but he lifted his arms and put his head back. It was Paul Pogba who finally broke down Bologna: a simple touch with the outside of his right foot and a super strike to get the only goal Juventus needed. It was the 29th win of the season for Juventus—a club-high. It was he 11th time in all competitions that the Bianconeri won by a score of 1-0. And they wouldn’t stop until they got that. Bologna don't look like a team that offer much of a resistance—they are currently sixth-last in goals conceded, and they are living dangerously, just outside the relegation zone—but many times the whole squad played behind the ball. Bologna put just two shots on goal, and the first came in the 82nd minute. They never really thought about scoring. Pogba did. He put seven shots on net—more than any other player on the field, per WhoScored.com—and the goal was the culmination of all that work. In the first part of the game, he found himself in a position to score, but he released a shot without any sting. He did eventually get his seventh goal in Serie A. Without Fernando Llorente posing much of a threat, Pogba overran Bologna and opened up space for himself. The Juventus manager Antonio Conte chose to rest Carlos Tevez in anticipation for the Europa League semi-final tie against Benfica this coming week, and so he was not there to make all the runs. Sebastian Giovinco covered for his teammate, and he took the attention away from the powerful Pogba. Giovino made tackles and drew fouls, while Pogba jumped into the open channels. He is not having the most consistent season. Llorente called it a “small crisis” in an interview with Tuttosport (h/t goal.com). Pogba’s contract runs until the summer of 2016, and he has not yet signed an extension. Paris Saint-German continue to pester Juventus about a transfer, according to reports, but maybe it is not the burden of all those rumours that has weighed down on Pogba. Maybe he is just a 21-year-old trying to find himself. “It's normal that you can spend moments of this kind, especially at 20, when you may feel more pressure,” Llorente told the Italian newspaper, “and maybe you are less experienced at managing the effects of fatigue.” But Pogba does not seem to lack confidence. He is audacious. When he shoots inside the box, the result is sometimes tame, a shot lacking any ferocity. It is outside the box when he scores. but he is audacious, and it is almost as if he waits for those perfectly still moments: a volley, an opening in the defence, a second of time. This goal was his first in the league since January 18, but he has played better the past couple of weeks. He is growing and helping. In the first half, Juventus were thinking about scoring, but they weren’t actually doing it. They did not give up—as if they ever do. In the second half, Pogba took down the pass from Mauricio Isla out wide, settled down the ball and rifled the opener. He walked away with Giovinco tugging on him like a kid for a sidekick, Pogba’s eyes menacing, celebrating in the corner. Before it was Arturo Vidal doing the scoring when the forwards could not. Now that he is injured, Pogba has stepped up and commandeered the midfield. Andrea Pirlo is the graceful influence, but on his side is the brawn, Pogba muscling the opposition out of the way. There is always someone on Juventus reinforcing a weak seam; there is always a supplement. The rest was not easy. Bologna summoned up the courage to push forward, and in the final minutes of stoppage time, Juventus were scrambling. And so Conte jumped into the arms of his staff when the referee blew the final whistle. They were relieved. Juventus could win the title next weekend if results go their way. They have already racked up 90 points—normally enough to win the league by now—but they still could grab 100. No Serie A team has reached that total before. And Pogba has never played so many games before: 44 and counting. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Player Ratings Paul Pogba grabbed the decisive second-half goal to pierce the resilient Rossoblu's armour, with the young Frenchman pushing the Old Lady to within two wins of the Scudetto. Apr 19, 2014 JUVENTUS Gianluigi Buffon - The experienced goalkeeper was a spectator for the majority of the game, making a couple of routine saves on the way to yet another clean sheet. Andrea Barzagli - The returning central defender had a relatively easy evening, due to the lack of penetration Bologna had down their left hand side. Was still class and composure personified, though. Angelo Ogbonna - A composed outing from the former Torino man, who looked composed on the ball, as well as keeping tabs on Cristaldo well. Giorgio Chiellini - A solid game from the Italy international, who didn't allow his concentration to go astray at any point, throwing himself into every challenge. Mauricio Isla - Worked incredibly hard and got to the byeline on several occasions, but couldn't find Llorente. Saw a close-range effort saved brilliantly by Curci. Paul Pogba - Showcased a few audacious pieces of skill and wasn't afraid to shoot from anywhere, with his self-belief being rewarded with a second-half goal from the edge of the box. Andrea Pirlo - Dipped a couple of free kicks on target and kept the ball well, but wasn't able to play any incisive passes through a compact visiting defence. Claudio Marchisio - The box-to-box midfielder popped up everywhere, putting his body on the line throughout. Had a couple of half chances deep in the Bologna box, but couldn't convert. Kwadwo Asamoah - Offered width on the left-hand side and got in behind Garics on a couple of occasions, but couldn't pick out the killer ball. Sebastian Giovinco - An energetic performance from the diminutive striker, who wasn't perturbed by the physical approach of Antonsson. Linked up well with Llorente and drove down the right on several occasions. Fernando Llorente - Held the ball up well in the first half, but didn't get a great deal of good service after the break. Not the most dangerous performance from the Spaniard. Substitutions Simone Padoin - Worked hard down the right hand side in the last 10 minutes, delivering one impressive cross from that very flank. BOLOGNA Gianluca Curci - A brilliant performance from the Bologna goalkeeper, with the pick of his saves being a fingertip reflex stop to deny Isla from eight yards out. Mikael Antonsson - A physical evening for the Swedish defender, who wasn't afraid to get in behind Giovinco and Llorente, being penalised several times for flooring the former. Frederik Sorensen - Always pressuring Llorente in the air and ensured that the Spaniard wasn't permitted to turn in the penalty area. Nicolò Cherubin - Won a couple of brave headers, but the Italian's performance was otherwise dwarfed by the twin pillars of Sorensen and Antonsson. Gyorgy Garics - Worked hard down the right flank, stopping a number of crosses coming in from Juve's left. Made a number of fine challenges. Ibson - A very quiet evening for the Brazilian, who was replaced by Paponi as Ballardini looked to gamble and make a positive switch. Michele Pazienza - The central midfielder was unable to have much of an effect on the game, due to Bologna enjoying very much the minority of possession. Lazaros Christodoulopoulos - Bologna's brightest forward-thinking player, registering his side's first shot on target in the last 20 minutes. Always keen to drive at goal and try his luck. Archimede Morleo - Didn't allow Isla to have much luck down the right-hand side, limiting the Chilean to only a handful of low-quality crosses. Erik Friberg - Offered very little as Bologna failed to break upfield with any regularity whatsoever. Showed the odd skilful touch, but otherwise did nothing. Jonathan Cristaldo - Tried a couple of speculative efforts from around the penalty area, but didn't test Buffon. Worked hard as Bologna's most advanced player, but earned nothing from it. Substitutions Diego Laxalt - Had a back post header hit the target, as the Inter loanee was thrown on in the late stages. Daniele Paponi - Looked bright with his first touch, driving beyond his man with a clever touch and bursting into the space, before fading from the action. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Juventus vs. Bologna: Score, Ratings and Post-Match Reaction Apr 19, 2014 Juventus edged a step closer to the Serie A title with a battling 1-0 win over Bologna. It wasn’t Juventus’ best performance of the season, far from it if truth be told, but Paul Pogba’s goal was enough to seal the three points. WhoScored.com ✔ @WhoScored Paul Pogba: MotM vs Bologna, Rating 8.8, Shots 7, Goals 1, Key passes 1, Clearances 2 Ahead of Roma’s clash with Fiorentina later on Saturday, Juventus now hold a commanding 11-point lead in the title race. Pogba was the hero, but he had the potential to be the villain of the piece in the first half. On five minutes, he strode into the box but his shot lacked conviction and Gianluca Curci made a save with his feet. Shortly afterwards, Pogba had a great chance when rising high to meet a corner, but he could not direct his header on target. Curci kept Bologna on level terms shortly before the interval when getting down well to deny Claudio Marchisio. The keeper made a stunning save to foil Mauricio Isla six minutes into the second half, but he could not keep out Pogba’s effort on 64 minutes. A loose ball fell at the feet of the Frenchman and he smashed a low shot into the bottom corner. Juventus were frustrated by a Bologna side just one place above the drop zone, but Giorgio Chiellini said they were never going to take their foot off the gas. JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen .@chiellini: "We just needed to up the pace after the break. We knew Bologna were a well organised team but we got the win we deserved." Juve celebrated their 17th home league win out of as many games like champions. They cannot claim the title even if Roma are beaten in Florence, but it will surely come their way in the coming weeks. That is certainly the view of Chiellini, who is intent on securing the hat-trick of titles. JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen .@chiellini: "It was an extremely important win. There are just four games to go and we want this third consecutive title at all costs." Juventus Player Ratings Buffon 6.5 Barzagli 6 Ogbonna 7 Chiellini 7 Isla 7.5 Pogba 9 Pirlo 7.5 Marchisio 7 Asamoah 5.5 Llorente 6.5 Giovinco 7.5 http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Paul Pogba fires Juventus to victory Apr 19, 2014 Juventus have extended their lead at the top of the Serie A table with a slender 1-0 victory over Bologna. The game's first two chances fell to midfielder Paul Pogba, who forced goalkeeper Gianluca Curci into a fine save on five minutes before flashing a header over the bar shortly after. Andrea Pirlo and Sebastian Giovinco both went close for the Bianconeri before and after the half-time whistle - both denied denied by Curci once more. Having been twice denied earlier in the contest, it was third time lucky for Pogba, who fired the opening goal past the Italian shot-stopper from range on 64 minutes. Mauricio Isla should have added a second moments later when he was picked out inside the box, but he was denied by Curci, who was in inspired form. Juve had another opportunity to wrap up the game late on, but Pogba was unable to find a way past the Bologna stopper once more, ensuring the game ended 1-0. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Pogba Strike Sinks Resilient Rossoblu Apr 19, 2014 Juventus beat Bologna 1-0 on a wet Saturday evening at the Juventus Stadium. Paul Pogba scored the Bianconeri’s only goal in the 64th minute in what was a difficult game for the Old Lady against a dogged Rossoblu side. The game’s first chance came in the fourth minute for Juventus but Pogba’s low shot was saved comfortably by the feet of Gianluca Curci. Pogba had another good chance in the 11th minute but missed the target with his header from Andrea Pirlo’s corner. Pirlo had two free-kicks in dangerous looking positions in the 18th and 24th minutes but neither threatened Bologna’s goal. Curci was forced into a good save down low to his left after Giorgio Chiellini’s low drive into the area was redirected by the shin of Claudio Marchisio. There was shout for a penalty when Fernando Llorente went down in the 33rd minute after his shirt was pulled inside the Bologna area but the Old Lady’s appeals were rather half-hearted. The Bianconeri came close again in the 38th minute after Sebastian Giovinco drove down the the right flank but there was nobody to get on the end of the Atomic Ant’s ball across the face of goal to tap into the open goal. The Rossoblu’s first notable shot at goal came in the 42 minute through Jonathan Cristaldo from outside the area but his strike flew high and wide. Juventus exerted some pressure just before the half-time whistle after Giovinco won a free kick down the right flank but the visitors were able to hold out and go into the break level at 0-0. Juventus began the second half at a higher tempo and in the 5oth minute Mauricio Isla found space in the area but Curci did well to charge down the Chilean’s shot. Cristaldo looked energetic for Bologna in the 55th minute to run away from Andrea Barzagli but was left isolated and Gianluigi Buffon comfortably caught the subsequent cross. Juve started to turn the screw in the 59th minute but the disciplined Felsinei defenders prevented any clear-cut chances from emerging. Pogba opened the scoring in the 64th minute with a powerful strike into the bottom left corner from outside the area after taking one touch to create some space and the second to fire passed Curci who got a hand to the ball but couldn’t keep it out. Isla came close to doubling Juve’s lead minutes later after cutting back onto his left foot but his curling effort was brilliantly saved by Curci. Juventus looked dangerous in the 79th minute but Pogba fired wide when he could have played in Isla who was open to his right. Lazaros forced Buffon into his first save in the 82nd minute but the goalkeeper dealt well with the awkward bounce of the Greek’s long shot. Pogba almost doubled his tally in the 87th minute but shot straight at the goalkeeper. Bologna got forward in injury time but Juve had enough bodies back to block any shots at goal. The result sends Juventus temporarily 11 points clear at the top while Bologna stay level on points with Sassuolo. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Pogba sees off Bologna Paul Pogba’s strike proved enough to give Juventus a 1-0 win over Bologna, coming a step closer to the Scudetto. Apr 19, 2014 The Bianconeri could almost touch the Scudetto and with it an all-time record of Serie A points, but welcomed a Bologna side desperate to avoid the drop. Davide Ballardini’s men were fourth from bottom going into the Easter weekend, three points clear of the relegation zone after scraping two consecutive stalemates. Leonardo Bonucci and Stephan Lichtsteiner sat out bans, while Andrea Barzagli returned after a month out. The Rossoblu had already caused upsets against Inter and Napoli this season, but missed Panagiotis Kone, Rene Krhin, Jose Crespo and Francesco Della Rocca. Bonucci took advantage of his suspension to stand in the Curva along with the hardline Juve ultras. After four minutes Gianluca Curci was alert to parry a Paul Pogba shot with his feet at the near post. The Frenchman went close again with a free header over from six yards on Andrea Pirlo’s corner. Pirlo curled a free kick over the wall and into Curci’s arms, then another effort straight into the defensive wall. Giorgio Chiellini surged forward and rolled a dangerous ball into the box, but Claudio Marchisio only got a touch and Curci was able to smother. Fernando Llorente couldn’t quite turn in the box to get his shot away, as he and Antonsson tugged each other’s shirts. Giovinco flashed a dangerous ball across the face of goal after bursting past two defenders, but Llorente just failed to get the final touch. Jonathan Cristaldo had an audacious attempt from distance, curling over the far top corner. Kwadwo Asamoah had a similar opportunity to Giovinco with another ball going all the way across with nobody to tap in. Juve were far more aggressive after the restart and pegged Bologna back into their own half, but Curci was alert to block at the feet of Mauricio Isla on a Giovinco assist. The deadlock was finally broken past the hour mark. Isla rolled a ball to the centre for Pogba, who controlled and smacked a fierce finish from outside the box that flew under Curci’s arm and into the far bottom corner. Moments later Curci got his fingertips to turn an Isla snapshot over the bar, but Marchisio had to bravely throw himself in the path of a Christodoulopoulos strike and got a bruised shin for his trouble. Pogba drilled wide from an improbable range and Bologna threatened on the counter with Gigi Buffon getting behind a sudden Christodoulopoulos snapshot. Pogba was having a fine game and tested Curci again in the final minutes with the goalkeeper just about getting it under control. Giovinco was utterly exhausted by the end and hobbled off the field with help from physios. To their credit, Bologna poured forward throughout five minutes of stoppages and saw a Christodoulopoulos shot charged down in the box after a free kick. Juventus came away with three points, but it was the classic ground out result. Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Ogbonna, Chiellini; Isla (Padoin 81), Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Giovinco (Vidal 88), Llorente Bologna: Curci; Antonsson (Laxalt 79), Sorensen, Cherubin; Garics, Ibson (Paponi 69), Pazienza (Acquafresca 88), Christodoulopoulos, Morleo; Friberg; Cristaldo Ref: Giacomelli http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 BOLOGNA Paul Pogba (64′) April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Attendance:‬ 38500‎ Pogba piledriver puts Bianconeri on brink of title With the champions struggling to break the relegation-threatened Rossoblu down, the France international produced a moment of magic to decide the game in the hosts' favour. Apr 19, 2014 Paul Pogba produced a trademark piledriver to earn Juventus a crucial 1-0 victory over Bologna that edges the Italian champions ever closer to a third successive Serie A title. Antonio Conte's men initially suffered frustration against their struggling opponents in Turin on Saturday, before their France midfielder found the breakthrough in the 64th minute. Regardless of other results, Juventus can secure the Scudetto with wins over Sassuolo and Atalanta before they visit second-placed Roma on May 9, while the reigning champions could even retain their title sooner should Rudi Garcia's side slip up. Pogba saw two promising chances go begging within the first quarter of an hour, but from there Bologna kept things tight with a solid defensive display. That trend continued after the break, but Pogba ultimately found a way through to ease the tension in Turin. The result was somewhat harsh on Bologna, who sit just one place above the drop zone - level on points with 18th-placed Sassuolo - and must quickly regroup ahead of a home game against Fiorentina next weekend. Juve carved open the visiting defence as early as the fifth minute. Fernando Llorente held the ball up well before laying into the path of Pogba, who sent a tame shot straight at goalkeeper Gianluca Curci when he should have done better. Pogba was once more guilty of wastefulness from Juve's next opportunity, the France international heading Andrea Pirlo's superb corner over the crossbar from eight yards. Having survived those early scares, Bologna improved at the back and restricted the home side to a series of fruitless crosses, although Juve may have moved ahead had Claudio Marchisio made contact with Llorente's centre shortly before the half-hour mark. Llorente had tentative claims for a penalty turned down soon after when he claimed Bologna centre-back Mikael Antonsson had tugged his shirt. The Spaniard appeared to go to ground too easily and referee Piero Giacomelli waved play on. Juventus looked for more thrust in attack after the break, and a neat flick from Sebastian Giovinco found its way to Mauricio Isla – playing in place of the suspended Stephan Lichtsteiner - but Curci was quick to react and made a smart save. Juve's frustrations continued as Pogba curled a left-footed shot from the edge of the box wide of the far post. Pogba was not to be denied, however, and finally broke Bologna's brave resistance in the 63rd minute. The France international received Isla's pass before drilling a low effort into the bottom left-hand corner. From the next attack Isla almost doubled the lead but he was denied as Curci sprung to his left to make a stop. Pogba again went close in the closing stages, the 21-year-old hitting a half-volley straight at Curci from eight yards. However, one goal proved to be enough for Juventus, who can now look forward to Thursday's encounter at Benfica in the first leg of a Europa League semi-final. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - BOLOGNA April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Line-ups: Juventus-Bologna Apr 19, 2014 Juventus give Sebastian Giovinco and Fernando Llorente another chance to start together as they host motivated Bologna. It kicks off at 18.30 CET. The Bianconeri have one hand on the Scudetto and hope to take advantage of Roma’s difficult trip to Fiorentina this evening. Andrea Barzagli is back in the squad after a month out, but Leonardo Bonucci and Stephan Lichtsteiner are suspended. Arturo Vidal and Carlos Tevez are still nursing injuries, so are not risked from the start, while Giovinco aims to continue his strong form upfront. Bologna are fourth from bottom, going into the Easter weekend just three points clear of the relegation zone. Davide Ballardini’s men have caused upsets this season, taking points off Napoli and Inter. There is a lengthy injury list including Panagiotis Kone, Rene Krhin, Jose Crespo and Francesco Della Rocca. Jonathan Cristaldo leads the attack with support from Lazaros Christodoulopoulos and Erik Friberg. JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Ogbonna, Chiellini; Isla, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Giovinco, Llorente Juventus bench: Storari, Rubinho, Caceres, Padoin, Vidal, Peluso, Pepe, Quagliarella, Osvaldo, Tevez, Vucinic BOLOGNA: Curci; Antonsson, Sorensen, Cherubin; Garics, Ibson, Pazienza, Christodoulopoulos, Morleo; Friberg; Cristaldo Bologna bench: Stojanovic, Malagoli, Cech, Mantovani, Laxalt, Perez, Moscardelli, Paponi, Acquafresca, Bianchi http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - BOLOGNA April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Juventus v Bologna – Team News, Tactics, Lineups And Prediction Apr 19, 2014 It’s so close you can almost taste it. That’s the view from the from the Juventus and Bologna camps. Both the teams though, have different objectives in vision. For Juventus, three wins will see them retain their Scudetto regardless of what Roma do in their next few games. Bologna, on 28 points and in the 17th position in the league table, have a bit more work left to do in order to secure Serie A status for next season. Juventus are coming off a 2-0 victory away at Udinese that maintained their 8 point lead at the top of the Serie A table. Their opponents, Bologna, are winless in 4 games with their previous two games stalemates against Inter and Parma. Team News and Tactical Brief Juventus The next few weeks for the Bianconeri are tumultuous to say the least. Games domestic and in Europe could define the number of titles that are added to the pack in Turin. With the away leg at Benfica just around the corner, Conte might decide to give a few players a breather. Carlos Tevez and Arturo Vidal in particular are expected to start against Bologna from the bench while Leonardo Bonucci and Stephan Lichtsteiner are suspended for this game. Andrea Barzagli and Simone Pepe are continued absentees through injury. Giovinco and Llorente are expected to continue their partnership in attack. Giovinco was jeered a few weeks ago by the Juventus fans and that has seemed to catalyze a strong reaction from the Atomic Ant. An excellent goal against Udinese was the icing on the cake of a string of good performances from the Juventus youth product. His understanding with Fernando Llorente is gradually increasing and the Spaniard too has been going through a rich vein of form and will look to add to his 14 league goals this season. Recent matches have seen Juventus assert themselves a bit more off late. Rotation has allowed players to refresh themselves when fatigue reared its tiresome head. Players who are not regular starters such as Caceres and Giovinco have also performed admirably which will no doubt delight the manager. Possible Starting XI (3-5-2): Buffon; Caceres, Ogbonna, Chiellini; Isla, Pogba, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Giovinco, Llorente Bologna Davide Ballardini’s side are floating just above the relegation zone and are now fighting for their lives in Serie A. Having lost Diamanti in the winter transfer window, skeptics seemed certain that their fate would see them plying their trade in Serie B next season. As of now, the club have a way to go to prove their critics wrong. The 2-2 draw at Inter saw them show a bit of fight as they came back from the jaws of defeat not once, but twice at the San Siro. The Rossoblu then followed that impressive showing by throwing away a one goal lead against Parma on home soil. Games against Juventus, Fiorentina, Genoa, Catania and Lazio mean their run-in poses quite a few difficult hurdles. Each point secured will go a long way in assuring themselves of a spot in the top flight of Italian football. Injuries haven’t helped their cause as Ballardini’s side will have to make do without Della Rocca, Crespo and Krhin who are all on the treatment table and won’t make the trip to Turin. The expected line up should remain the same as the one that drew against Parma. Bologna are in the relegation dogfight and every point gained from here on end could end up separating them from the doom of the drop zone. Ballardini’s side are expected to sit back and try to break Juventus on the counter. Their efficiency when the inevitable chances do arrive could determine the course of the game. Possible Starting XI (3-5-1-1): Curci; Antonsson, Natali, Cherubin; Garics, Friberg, Pazienza, Christodoulopoulous, Morleo; Kone, Cristaldo Player To Watch Out For Andrea Pirlo (Juventus) Andrea Pirlo - Juventus midfielder | Serie A Review: Milan deeper into oblivion, Juventus juggernaut rolls on | Week 28The Italian maestro has come under the spotlight off the pitch this week after his autobiography; “I Think Therefore I Play” was released in English. On the pitch, he’s always the star of the show. Pirlo is the centre of the Bianconeri’s play and you wouldn’t put it past him to unlock the Bologna defense with those incisive passes. Or who knows, he might just deliver yet another one of his signature free-kicks. Prediction Juventus 2–0 Bologna 16 wins out 16 at home make Juventus the frontrunners for this contest. Factor in current form and there looks like there’s only one certain winner. Juventus should do justice the pre-game odds and record yet another victory. Bologna, for their part, will make themselves difficult to beat and given they have their safety to fight for, the Rossoblu won’t go down without a fight. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - BOLOGNA April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Preview: Hosts Juventus hope to move closer to another Scudetto against relegation-threatened Bologna The Bianconeri look to maintain their lead over Roma in the last league game before their Europa League clash with Benfica. Apr 19, 2014 Although Juventus currently lead Roma by eight points, it is still not enough for La Vecchia Signora to take their foot off the gas in the Scudetto race. Any potential slip-up by the reigning title holders, coupled with a positive result for the Giallorossi and they could find themselves in a very uncomfortable position with just five league matches remaining. And naturally, Bologna, who rests in an uncomfortable 17th place with just 28 points earned, will try to make the Bianconeri's task as hard as possible. The Rossoblu have had a torrid time this season, with their highest place--15th--coming back on matchday two. However, they have spent the vast majority of their domestic campaign either in the drop zone or uncomfortably hovering above it. Simply put, should they lose in Turin, coupled with wins for Livorno and Sassuolo, and they might find themselves only ahead of those two sides on a slightly superior goal difference. Unfortunately for them, they will be coming up against a squad that despite having already set their continental football ducks in a row--securing Champions League football for next season and being in the semi-finals of the Europa League this term--will be looking to wrap up their domestic campaign as quickly as possible. Bologna, who has the second-weakest attack in the league with just 27 goals will obviously have to be wary of Fernando Llorente and Carlos Tevez, who alone have scored 31 league goals between them. Then there is the issue of the Bianconeri's strong back-line, which has just conceded 22 goals, the second-best after Roma's 19. The Rossoblu, on the other hand, have shipped 51, and while not the worst out of the 20 teams (that dubious honour goes to Livorno), it will be hard on finding anyone willing to bet that Antonio Conte's men will not score in this match. So, obviously on paper, all odds are in favour of the hosts, but the visitors will certainly be hoping that their opponents will have one eye on their tough clash with Benfica on April 24th in Lisbon and may be a bit distracted. Yet, given the fact that Roma refuses to give up in the Scudetto race, that's highly unlikely, and it looks to be a game of not who will win, but how Bologna will try to keep the score-line down. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Serie A - 15^ Giornata - Ritorno - 19-4-2014 (ore 18:30) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Piero Giacomelli Confronti ufficiali 170 - 135 (Serie A) - 14 (Coppa Italia) - 19 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Serie B) Vittorie Juventus 78 - 65 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) - 5 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Serie B) Pareggi 62 - 47 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) - 9 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Bologna 30 - 23 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) - 5 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Juventus 245 - 199 (Serie A) - 22 (Coppa Italia) - 20 (Campionato a gironi) - 4 (Serie B) Goals Bologna 160 - 125 (Serie A) - 12 (Coppa Italia) - 22 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Serie B) Juventus - Bologna - Serie A a Torino Confronti ufficiali 67 Vittorie Juventus 37 (L'ultima il 31.10.2012, 2-1) Pareggi 25 (L'ultimo il 21.09.2011, Juventus - Bologna 1-1) Vittorie Bologna 5 (L'ultima il 26.02.2011, Juventus - Bologna 0-2) Goals Juventus 108 Goals Bologna 52 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro il Bologna a Torino 13 presenze Boniperti Giampiero 12 Depetrini Teobaldo 12 Furino Giuseppe 12 Varglien I Mario 11 Salvadore Sandro 11 Varglien II Giovanni 10 Bettega Roberto 10 Borel II Felice Placido 10 Causio Franco 10 Del Piero Alessandro 6 goals Charles John William 6 Inzaghi Filippo 5 Boniperti Giampiero 4 Anastasi Pietro 4 Hansen John 4 Trezeguet David Sergio 3 Gabetto Guglielmo 3 Orsi Raimundo Bibiani 3 Varglien I Mario 2 Bettega Roberto Ultimi confronti diretti 27.09.2009 Serie A Juventus-Bologna 1-1 21.02.2010 Serie A Bologna-Juventus 1-2 24.10.2010 Serie A Bologna-Juventus 0-0 26.02.2011 Serie A Juventus-Bologna 0-2 21.09.2011 Serie A Juventus-Bologna 1-1 08.12.2011 Coppa Italia Juventus-Bologna 2-1 07.03.2012 Serie A Bologna-Juventus 1-1 31.10.2012 Serie A Juventus-Bologna 2-1 16.03.2013 Serie A Bologna-Juventus 0-2 06.12.2013 Serie A Bologna-Juventus 0-2 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 5 - Pareggi 4 - Vittorie Bologna 1 - Goals Juventus 13 - Goals Bologna 8

JUVENTUS - BOLOGNA April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Barzagli and Pepe comebacks Apr 19, 2014 Andrea Barzagli and Simone Pepe are back in the Juventus squad for this evening’s game with Bologna. It kicks off at the Juventus Stadium at 18.30 CET. Barzagli had been out of action with a calf injury since mid-March, while Pepe has managed just one Serie A appearance between this season and the last due to a recurring thigh tear. Antonio Conte is forced to reshuffle, as Leonardo Bonucci and Stephan Lichtsteiner are both suspended. Arturo Vidal and Carlos Tevez are in the squad, but remain big doubts to feature with fitness problems. Juventus squad for Bologna: Buffon, Chiellini, Caceres, Ogbonna, Pogba, Pepe, Marchisio, Vucinic, Tevez, Giovinco, Peluso, Llorente, Barzagli, Osvaldo, Padoin, Pirlo, Asamoah, Vidal, Quagliarella, Storari, Isla, Rubinho http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - BOLOGNA April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Bologna clash is a must-win for Juventus, says Pogba The France international has warned his side cannot afford to give Roma any hope in the Serie A title race, while Marco Di Vaio has called for courage from the hosts. Apr 19, 2014 Juventus are facing a must-win encounter against lowly Bologna, according to midfielder Paul Pogba. The defending Serie A champions welcome relegation candidates Bologna to Juventus Stadium on Saturday, with victory set to put Antonio Conte's men on the cusp of a third consecutive Scudetto title. But a slip up against the 17th-placed Rossoblu would open the door for title rivals Roma, who are eight points adrift with five games remaining and will host Juventus on May 9. "For us the match against Bologna is extremely important," Pogba told JTV. "We really want this Scudetto. "We absolutely must win, we cannot think of doing anything else. We want to give our all out on the pitch. "Roma are breathing down our necks, they are waiting for us to slip up. "We have prepared well for this match and we will do everything we can to win and make our fans happy." Meanwhile, former Italy international Marco Di Vaio says Bologna must be courageous against Conte's side. Di Vaio, who plies his trade with MLS outfit Montreal Impact, won the Serie A during his two-year spell at Juve, while he also spent four years with Bologna. "How do you beat Juve? By playing a match of extreme attention and concentration from the first to the last minute," Di Vaio told Zerocinquantuno.it. "They must not concede anything, or at least the minimum possible. "They will also need some courage though, because just putting up the barricades won’t be enough. "The boys will need to try to hit Juve on the break or take advantage of a set piece. Even if they only get a half-chance they cannot afford to let it go to waste." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - BOLOGNA April 19, 2014 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Piero Giacomelli Juventus name 22-man squad for Bologna clash Apr 18, 2014 Juventus coach Antonio Conte has named a 22-man squad for the Bianconeri’s home match against Bologna on Saturday. Arturo Vidal and Carlos Tevez have been included in the squad though they are expected to start from the bench. Andrea Barzagli is back in the squad along with Simone Pepe, while Leonardo Bonucci and Stephan Lichtsteiner are out through suspension. Goalkeepers: Buffon, Storari, Rubinho Defenders: Chiellini, Caceres, Ogbonna, Peluso, Barzagli Midfielders: Pogba, Pepe, Marchisio, Padoin, Pirlo, Asamoah, Vidal, Isla Forwards: Vucinic, Tevez, Giovinco, Llorente, Osvaldo, Quagliarella http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111