Socrates

Clamoroso ma era fuorigioco.

Stiamo crescendo. Vogliamo il pareggio.

Grande Tevez ma viene fermato.

La Juve sta crescendo.

Al piú presto Llorente al posto di Vucinic.

Bonucci palla persa.

Tevez preso in mezzo perde palla.

Ingenuo Pogba

p*****a eva Pogba. Benfica pericoloso in contropiede.

Dai Carlos!

É meglio quando si trova in curva.

Vucinic in fuorigioco.

2 minuti Benfica in vantaggio.

Un motivo in piú per vincere cosí la manager schiatta.

Il Benfica si arrende ... gioca Sulemani!

BENFICA - JUVENTUS April 24, 2014 - 9:05 PM Estádio da Luz — Lisbon Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey) Marotta hits back at Jorge Jesus Apr 24, 2014 Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta hit back at Benfica Coach Jorge Jesus and commented on Alexis Sanchez rumours. The director spoke to Sky Sport Italia ahead of tonight’s Europa League semi-final, which kicks off at 21.05 CET. “We are very motivated, knowing tonight we are gambling with a large chunk of qualification against a very prestigious side,” said Marotta. “I thought Benfica deserved to win the trophy last season against Chelsea, so we have the utmost respect for them.” Mirko Vucinic is the surprise starting partner for Carlos Tevez, though Arturo Vidal is injured. “Vucinic? He’s in good shape, otherwise Antonio Conte wouldn’t have picked him. This is an important spotlight for him too and at this level the Coach shouldn’t need to motivate his players. Of course, we have a Coach who is a great motivator! “Clearly we are in a growth process, starting the first year from the Europa League preliminary round. We want to grow and be competitive, as the prestige and history of Juventus demands it. “I feel Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are the strongest teams in Europe with a substantial gap between them and everyone else.” Benfica Coach Jorge Jesus stirred up controversy this week by claiming Juventus are “a typically Italian team” and far too defensive. “Conte’s football is primarily attacking, both in Italy and in Europe. We certainly don’t use catenaccio tactics. If you want to say we are smart and efficient, then that’s fine, but these comments only serve to further motivate us.” Marotta was asked about the delays over Conte signing a contract extension, especially amid reports of a Manchester United offer. “We’ve talked about this so many times. We’re concentrating on a very important end to the season and then we’ll discuss it later. Should we be optimistic? Certainly.” Juve have been heavily linked with a move for Barcelona’s Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez. “We generally don’t deny stories, as there are so many. Of course he’s an important player who made a huge transfer from Udinese to Barcelona and proved his worth. He’s a Barcelona player, so I needn’t add any more.”

BENFICA - JUVENTUS April 24, 2014 - 9:05 PM Estádio da Luz — Lisbon Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey) Line-ups: Benfica-Juventus Apr 24, 2014 Juventus choose Mirko Vucinic and Carlos Tevez for their Europa League semi-final with Benfica. It kicks off in Lisbon tonight at 21.05 CET and the decider is next Thursday in Turin. There were many doubts over who would start in attack alongside Tevez and the nod has been given to Vucinic, beating Fernando Llorente, Sebastian Giovinco and Daniel Osvaldo. Arturo Vidal is out of action with a knee injury, so Claudio Marchisio completes the midfield, while Martin Caceres is chosen ahead of Andrea Barzagli. Leonardo Bonucci and Stephan Lichtsteiner were able to rest last week, as they were suspended for the 1-0 Serie A victory over Bologna. Benfica must do without the injured Silvio, Ljubomir Fejsa, Eduardo Salvio and star midfielder Nicolas Gaitan. Hitman Oscar Cardozo is the main threat, supported by Rodrigo and Sulejmani, while ex-Roma goalkeeper Artur starts between the posts. The Portuguese giants celebrated at the weekend after securing the League title with several rounds to spare. It means they can now focus entirely on the Europa League, where they were beaten in the Final by Rafa Benitez’s Chelsea last season. These sides have met twice before in Europe, as Juve lost 2-0 here in the 1968 European Cup, eventually exiting 3-0 on aggregate against Eusebio’s team. They lost 2-1 in Lisbon in the 1993 UEFA Cup quarter-final, but qualified 4-2 on aggregate thanks to a 3-0 home result. BENFICA: Artur; Maxi Pereira, Luisao, Garay, Siqueira; L Markovic, Perez, Andre Gomes; Rodrigo, Oscar Cardozo, Sulejmani Benfica bench: Oblak, Jardel, Andre Almeida, Ruben Amorim, Djuricic, Ivan Cavaleiro, Lima JUVENTUS: Buffon; Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Tevez, Vucinic Juventus bench: Storari, Ogbonna, Barzagli, Giovinco, Llorente, Osvaldo

Dipende da con che mano ti masturbi.

Ma quando finisce 'sta striscia de 'sto c***o?

No, la fanno vedere su Canale 5?

Canale 5?

BENFICA - JUVENTUS April 24, 2014 - 9:05 PM Estádio da Luz — Lisbon Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey) Arturo Vidal could miss both Europa League semi-final matches Apr 24, 2014 Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal could miss both legs of the Bianconeri’s semi-final Europa League tie with Benfica. The 26-year-old is not expected to start the first leg on April 24th and it is likely Claudio Marchisio will fill the void. "Arturo is unavailable," Conte told Sky Sport Italia. "He’ll rest up over the next few days and we hope he’ll be back within the next week." The reason for the Chilean midfielder’s absence is due to a knee problem that arose during training on Wednesday. As previously mentioned, Antonio Conte is likely to call upon Marchisio to play alongside Paul Pogba as well as the usual Andrea Pirlo in the Juventus midfield.

BENFICA - JUVENTUS April 24, 2014 - 9:05 PM Estádio da Luz — Lisbon Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey) Portugal's Europa League supremacy speeds up Italy's decline The Iberian nation could overtake the Italians in Uefa's coefficient rankings, and while the move may be temporary, the downward trajectory of Serie A's clubs is alarming. Apr 24, 2014 ANALYSIS By Kris Voakes | International Football Correspondent For a while, it felt like Italian clubs were playing for coefficient points as much as trophies in the Champions League. As Germany approached the threshold set by Serie A clubs for a fourth spot in the main event, the peninsula’s sides hung on gamely. Inter’s 2010 final win over Bayern Munich in Madrid seemed to have given Italy some breathing space, and their repeat success against die Roten in the last 16 of the competition the following season appeared set to stave off the threat once and for all. But the Nerazzurri’s subsequent defeat to Schalke in the quarter-final was a sign of things to come. By the summer of 2012, Italy’s clubs were fighting over three Champions League places instead of four, and the situation now looks likely to get worse before it gets any better. While Italy, France and Portugal all sit comfortably above the cut-off for three Champions League spots, the former pair will each lose a huge advantage when entries for the 2015-16 competitions are judged. The performances of clubs in European competition over a five-year period are used to determine the position of countries within the coefficient rankings. And after next season, Inter’s 2010 victory will no longer have any weight. Milan’s run to the last 16 will also mean nothing when it comes to sorting the wheat from the chaff, while France will lose the benefit of Lyon and Bordeaux’s exploits that season. All the while, Portugal will see its teams boosted thanks to points earned in 2010-11 during a standout year in the Europa League. Porto overcame Braga in the final of the event after their country rivals had seen off Benfica in the last four. That dominance saw clubs from the Iberian nation rack up more coefficient weight than anyone else over the course of the season. And it is the relative failure in the second-tier competition which sees Italy scrambling to maintain an advantage over Portugal despite markedly better returns in the Champions League. Juventus’ run to the semi-final, the first leg of which sees them visit Benfica on Thursday, breaks a six–year run without a last four participant from the bel paese. Not since Fiorentina lost on penalties after a forgettable two legs against Rangers in 2008 have an Italian side come this close to silverware in the competition. What’s more, the disdain with which some Italian side have treated the Europa League has come back to bite them. While the argument that squads are not deep enough to deal with the huge influx of extra matches has been shouted loud by the clubs’ representatives, the narrowing of opportunities for success which comes with it thanks to the reduced coefficient rates sees Serie A’s clubs staring at a vicious circle rather than a victorious one. Udinese’s quick exit this term, for example, has massively reduced the average score which is then shared amongst Italian clubs for future coefficient tables. Still, should Juve go on to win this year’s competition in their own stadium, the resulting rankings boost could see Italy remain in fourth spot for the time being, and with Portugal set to take a huge hit over 2016-17 unless the Europa League successes of 2010-11 are matched or bettered, the peninsula might just be in a position to begin rebuilding its shattered reputation. But they do – and will – need massively improved performances in the Europa League if Italy is to become a European giant once more.

BENFICA - JUVENTUS April 24, 2014 - 9:05 PM Estádio da Luz — Lisbon Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey) Benfica wingers can hurt Juventus, says Baggio The 42-year-old has warned Antonio Conte's men that they cannot afford to lose focus, but is confident they can emerge victorious. Apr 24, 2014 EXCLUSIVE By Romeo Agresti Former Italy international Dino Baggio believes Juventus have what it takes to eliminate Benfica and reach the Europa League final, but has warned the Serie A champions not to take their opponents lightly. Baggio was part of the Juventus squad that won the Uefa Cup in 1993 and he is confident the Turin giants have the quality to see off Benfica in the semi-finals and win another European trophy this term. "Juventus will have to pay close attention to Benfica's wingers. Their pace could cause Juve problems," Baggio told Goal. "But it is going to be a tough game for both sides with a lot of individual quality on the pitch. "Juventus can reach the final. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Juventus to play the final of a big European competition at home. It is something unimaginable. "Benfica will prove to be a tough opponent, but I am sure Juventus can make it." The Europa League final in Turin will take place on May 14.

BENFICA - JUVENTUS April 24, 2014 - 9:05 PM Estádio da Luz — Lisbon Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey) Benfica - Juventus Betting Preview: Why backing goals at both ends could profitable for punters Antonio Conte's men are favourites to win this season's Europa League but face a tough test against Jorge Jesus' side and our tipster is backing both teams to find the net. Apr 24, 2014 Benfica secured the Portuguese league title at the weekend and Jorge Jesus’ side will be hoping to move a step closer to the Europa League final when they face tournament favourites Juventus in Thursday’s semi-final first-leg tie in Lisbon. Jorge Jesus’ men are unbeaten in 25 home matches in all competitions thus far this season and can be backed at 17/10 (2.70) with William Hill to extend that run by getting the better of Antonio Conte’s men on Thursday. Juventus know that they will have home advantage should they reach next month’s showpiece final and that could provide the Serie A side with further motivation ahead of the semi-final clash with the Portuguese champions. Despite Benfica's strong home record, a case can be made for Antonio Conte’s men looking decent value at 17/10 (2.70) with William Hill to seize the initiative by claiming a crucial first-leg victory here, while the same firm go 21/10 (3.10) that Thursday’s tussle ends in stalemate. Benfica, of course, were beaten in the final of last season’s competition by Chelsea and, if they are to reach another final, they will need to be at their best to see off the Serie A side. Paraguayan striker Oscar Cardozo is likely to be a key protagonist if Jorge Jesus’ side are to advance at the expense of the Italians and Benfica backers may be tempted by the juicy 4/1 (5.0) “headline offer” from William Hill for the 30-year-old striker to find the net at any time in a win for the home side. Spanish striker Fernando Llorente has scored three goals in his last four matches for Juventus and can be backed at a chunky 5/1 (6.0) to net at any time in a win for Antonio Conte’s men – another “headline offer” from William Hill. Benfica have scored in each of their last 49 competitive fixtures on home turf but Jorge Jesus’ side may find it tough to keep out a Juventus side that has found the net in 19 of their last 20 matches. With both sides boasting plenty of attacking prowess, there is value to be had in backing both teams to find the net at a juicy 10/11 (1.91) with William Hill and it is this price that is the recommended play for punters.