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JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Italians with every reason to keep head high after Real showdown We could've controlled things for most of the match, yet we settled with just the amazing first 45 minutes. Nov 6, 2013 I did one of these rants for the first Real Madrid game review, why not do one for the second too. Not sure if you guys share this sentiment, but I feel like these two games were two missed opportunities to show the world that Juventus can beat even a team like Real Madrid. http://markting10.nl/ Is Juventus actually a better team than Real? Let's not kid ourselves here - Real is overall superior. But because football is beautiful like that, pit any two teams together that have something to play for and you just cannot predict the result. Especially when on one side you have a fighting team like our Bianconeri. After a disappointing result in Madrid where we all felt like we deserved a lot more from that game, the second round in Torino left me with a similarly sour taste in my mouth - regret. At halftime, I was in a huge personal struggle to hide my elation of our performance in fear we would give it all away in the second half. Which we almost did. But man, that first half was beautiful. Could it have been better? Yes, we could've taken a couple more of our chances and really put Real to the test. But the way we played, we fought, we suffocated Real in almost every sense...that was spectacular. Vidal's world-class penalty was the cherry on top. http://markting10.nl/ Then the second half came and our whole team sat back, inviting Real to score. Which, of course, they did. You can blame individuals (and later I will), but in summary we allowed Real to play at their strengths and they punished us like any big team would. At the end of 90 minutes, the result was fair, but the opportunity cost of our second half performance was way too high for me to be satisfied. Regretfully, David once again failed to beat Goliath. There is plenty to take from our performance, but man, I just wish we crossed that bar. You know, the way we crossed a similar bar last year against Chelsea. I'm keeping my head up high though, proud of the team I support each and every day. We'll just have to finally learn some things, fill the holes that are still gaping on our squad, and get 'em next time! http://markting10.nl/ MATCH RECAP Conte turned to his now tried and tested 4-3-3 with Bonucci coming in for Chiellini in defense, Caceres on the right, and makeshift left back Asamoah on the left. Marchisio played on the right in an attacking midfield role, Tevez spread play on the left, and Llorente was right in the middle of Madrid's defense. The first half, as already discussed, was fantastic for Juventus. We dominated possession, were first to every ball, and overpowered the powerhouse that is Real Madrid. Even their counter attacks were mostly taken away from them, with clever and quick pressing and defending. Vidal capped off our performance with a beautiful penalty right before halftime for the 1-0 lead. The second half brought a lot more goals, and a lot more heartache for Juventus fans around the world. Not only did we significantly decrease our intensity, but we pretty mach sat back and let Real Madrid come at us. Then, Caceres' terrible pass under pressure allowed Benzema to set up Cristiano Ronaldo for the equalizing goal. It wasn't long until another counter attack, this time ending up on the right side at Bale's feet, allowed Real Madrid to go up 1-2. Just like that, all our efforts in the first half went down the drain. http://markting10.nl/ Was Caceres' pass terrible? It was teeeeerrrible. But overall, his error wasn't our demise. In the post-match comments, Conte blamed our fatigue for the lack of intensity to start the second half. Errrr. Wrong again. Not that either. Imagine, just for a second, how the game might have transpired if Juventus started the second half as determined and as hungry as we did in the first 45 minutes. You say that's impossible due to the nature football goes after one team scores a goal? Fine, let's imagine we had 75% of our desire in the first half. Real Madrid wouldn't be able to press so high, Caceres' mistake if it repeated wouldn't necessarily cost us a goal, and we may have even scored a second before Real Madrid had a chance to equalize. http://markting10.nl/ Why do I think it wasn't fatigue? Because this team is in better shape than just 45 quality minutes. I would've loved to see Conte push and challenge our team to continue playing like we did in the first half, so that we actually SAW the fatigue on their faces and in their legs late in the second half. Instead, we found ourselves having to push for a point, when we needed and could've won all three. Damn, I'm going into mad rant mode again here. Let's just move on to the ratings. http://markting10.nl/ LE PAGELLE Buffon: 7 - Cleaned up what he could clean up, and couldn't do much on either goal really. He was as vocal as ever, organizing that 4-man defense as best as he could from behind. Ultimately outshined by Cassilas on the other end. Caceres: 6.5 - If we're brutally honest here, his mistake is inexcusable and he single-handedly gave Madrid a goal in a sense. I still will defend him, however, and laud him for the excellent first half and the beautiful cross to Llorente for Juve's second goal. What can I say, I like him on that right side, because of his potential in attack. He provided a lot of width by pushing up often. I hope he doesn't get too down on himself for that errant back pass. Barzagli: 7 - Did his job defensively against a team whose style is Andrea's Achilles heel. Can't ask much more than that. Bonucci: 7.5 - Not sure how it happened, but Bonucci ended up being one of our best performers of the match in my opinion. I was actually ready to tweet that he's our weakest link after 15-or so minutes, but the man cleaned up so many counter attacks and intercepted key passes. Fought out Benzema as well. Great game for Bonucci. Asamoah: 6.5 - I went back and forth on Asamoah here. For what he is - not a left back - he had a pretty decent game. That said, he didn't really contribute anything notable offensively, though you can say he played a bit more conservatively to prevent Ronaldo/Bale counter runs. Pirlo: 7 - As was the story with most of our players, he had an excellent first half and a poor second. In the first 45 minutes, he mostly directed our attacks to the sides and tried to seek out Llorente centrally when possible. In the second, I do remember a couple decent long balls forward but there should've been more. Vidal: 8 - If Pogba hadn't given such a half-hearted effort on Bale's goal, he would've probably been my man of match despite not scoring. However, Arturo Vidal is clearly a complete two-way player, who gave an incredible performance in defense and scored a beautiful penalty in a high-stakes match. Screw his second half practice of invisibility, I am giving him an 8. The joy he brought me throughout this game was immense. Pogba: 7.5 - This is what I wrote of his performance in Madrid: "His first half performance had me mesmerized. It's no secret I'm a fan of the boy, but how he handles himself in big matches at his age is truly amazing...In the second half, he failed to really make an impact, though he did very well supporting Tevez on the left side of the field when possible. My biased man of match." Deja vu, anyone? Marchisio: 6.5 - We've talked about this - we are all worried about our Principino. To be frank, his position today did not suit him, and he did...okay in it. Had a couple scoring opportunities on which he probably could've done better. I was generally okay with his performance as it could've been much worse. His real wake-up game is yet to come, and it's not gonna happen in a 4-3-3 formation on the right. Tevez: 7 - He wasn't lethal, but he was very useful. Played his role almost to perfection at times, spreading the defense wide left then cutting in and linking up with our midfielders/Llorente. However, he hasn't had his shooting boots on for a second game in a row. Defensively, helped out incredibly as always. Llorente: 7.5 - A very similar game to the first round in Madrid - nothing flashy but he got on the scoresheet when it most mattered. Did well linking up with Pogba, Tevez, and the rest of the midfield. He's not David Trezeguet, and it will be a while if ever that we sing "Quando gioca segna sempre Llorente," but I would love to build up his confidence and integrate him well in our team. He is very, very talented in that box. http://markting10.nl/ Subs: Quagliarella: sv Giovinco: sv Conte: 6.5 - He will have to teach this Juventus squad to be a two-half team instead of just play for 45 minutes in game that matter. That's on him. The first half display was a thing of beauty, and he should completely get credit for it. Similarly, I put sole blame on him for the way we handled ourselves in the second half.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ There’s life in the Old Lady A see-sawing 2-2 draw with Real Madrid leaves Juventus’ Champions League future in an uncertain state, but still within their grasp. Luca Cetta writes. Nov 6, 2013 Tuttosport asked for ‘another night like this’ referring to Juventus’ stirring 3-1 victory over Real Madrid 10 years ago in the Champions League semi-final. Meanwhile, the two sides would be doing battle five years to the day Alessandro Del Piero hit a memorable brace in the Spanish capital. Matches between Juventus and Real stir up unforgettable moments for fans of both clubs, yet for Bianconeri boss Antonio Conte their second season meeting was not about history, but a fundamental contest to aid Juve’s chance of progression. http://markting10.nl/ A boisterous Juventus Stadium was treated to a pulsating affair. Both sides traded blows at certain stages. Juve were up, Real down. Real up, the Bianconeri down. What the clash between two of football’s heavyweights didn’t do was make Juve’s situation any easier. The draw means there’s still a way to go to book a spot in the last 16. When quizzed about their system in the pre-match Press Conference, Conte retorted the key was how Juventus played, not in what shape. “What is more important than the system is the way we interpret the game, because we are playing a candidate to win the Champions League.” It needed to be a performance of intensity, of spirit and of enthusiasm. For the opening 45 minutes those qualities were all on show. Iker Casillas – supreme throughout, despite his lack of regular playing time – was the busier of the two goalkeepers. He was throwing arms and legs at anything in his path to thwart La Vecchia Signora. http://markting10.nl/ Nearing the end of a first half in which the Turin giants’ midfield dominated and its defence and forward line worked hard to nullify Real’s threats, they were finally rewarded. Paul Pogba was sliced down and Arturo Vidal confidently dispatched the resulting penalty. Carlo Ancelotti’s side turned the tide after the interval, assisted also by Martin Caceres – who played well otherwise. An errant pass gave the men in orange a chance to equalise, one Cristiano Ronaldo did not pass up. It was the start of a dominant spell for the visitors. In it, Xabi Alonso smacked the woodwork and Gareth Bale put them ahead. What happened to the Juventus of the opening 45 minutes? Gianluigi Buffon spoke afterwards of being wary every time Real strode forward, so perhaps they aimed to hold. Ancelotti noted half-time tweaks. Yet for Conte, tiredness was the main factor. “In the second half we suffered a little at keeping that tempo with such a packed fixture list. When the intensity drops against Real Madrid, you inevitably risk paying the price, especially when Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are running at you on the counter.” http://markting10.nl/ Juve needed to bounce back and get something from the game. They did just that. Caceres redeemed himself by crossing for Fernando Llorente’s powerful header. It was the Spaniard’s second goal in consecutive European ties and further highlighted what he brings to the team. Real controlled possession in the final stages, as both looked content with a point. Conte was generally satisfied. “I’d rate our performance very highly. The team did very well and the first half was perfect in every respect, organisation, quality and intensity.” Buffon rated the performance seven out of 10. For La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport, it was a great Juve which took a ‘golden point.’ http://markting10.nl/ As the group stage reaches its climax, Juve are now drawn into a must-win situation. Currently bottom with just three points from four games, they were aided by Copenhagen’s win over Galatasaray. That keeps them alive and essentially still in control of their destiny. Victory over the Danes in three weeks would give Juventus an opening. Should Real Madrid defeat Gala, it would even leave Conte’s men in second place. A 2-2 draw may not have been the wholly desired result last night, but it remains in Juve’s hands to finish second in Group B. They must now grasp the chance.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Buffon hails 'decisive' Casillas The Bianconeri goalkeeper was quick to salute his Blancos counterpart for pulling off three stunning stops during their sides' Champions League showdown. Nov 6, 2013 Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon has heaped praise on Iker Casillas for the Real Madrid goalkeeper's sensational display in Turin on Tuesday night. http://markting10.nl/ The two European giants drew 2-2, with Casillas made a number of excellent saves throughout the match to earn his side a point. The two men have been hailed as the world's top goalkeepers for a decade now, and Buffon was left in no doubt as to the brilliance of his Madrid counterpart. "Casillas was decisive," the World Cup winner told Futbol. "He had a great game and made three critical interventions." http://markting10.nl/ Despite the draw, Juve dropped to the bottom of Group B, but they are just one point behind Galatasaray and Copenhagen, with games to come against both. Consequently, Buffon remains optimistic that the Bianconeri will make the last 16. "We are in a difficult group but we still have a good chance of getting through," the 35-year-old shot-stopper stated. http://markting10.nl/ "Copenhagen and Galatasaray are both doing well and however far Real Madrid get in the competition, they have great quality. "We are in a tough group, but we must keep on fighting."

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Pogba: Everyone should fear Juventus The France midfielder feels the Serie A champions remain one of Europe's prominent clubs and is still confident of progressing from Champions League Group B. Nov 6, 2013 Paul Pogba insists Juventus are still a force to be reckoned with in Europe despite the fight they face to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. http://markting10.nl/ The Turin club sit bottom of Group B on three points after Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Real Madrid and Copenhagen's win over Galatasaray, yet Pogba feels they should still be feared despite their troublesome start to their European campaign. "Juventus will always be Juventus, a great team, and everyone should be afraid of facing us," he told Sky Sport Italia. "We have to prove that we're strong and that we can win. We have to think about ourselves, focus on winning and only afterwards see what the other teams have done." http://markting10.nl/ The Frenchman then went on to reflect on Tuesday's draw against Madrid and was pleased with the performance of his side. "We put in a good performance, especially in the first half, and we did want to start strong. http://markting10.nl/ "We were facing a great team and saw that the moment we make one mistake, they hit us with pace." The Serie A champions host Copenhagen in three weeks' time, before travelling to Istanbul to face Galatasaray in their final group game on December 10.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Llorente: Juventus will qualify for knockout stages The Spanish attacker believes the Old Lady still have every chance of making it to the round of 16 following Tuesday's results. Nov 6, 2013 Fernando Llorente remains confident that Juventus can qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League after Tuesday's 2-2 draw at home against Real Madrid. http://markting10.nl/ The Serie A champions currently sit fourth in Group B with just three points from four games, but Llorente - who scored the equaliser after Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale had cancelled out Arturo Vidal's opener for the Bianconeri - thinks they can still progress if they win their remaining two matches. "The group is still very open and if we win the next two games, I think we will qualify," the 28-year-old told the official Uefa website. "We managed to earn a very important point especially considering that Galatasaray lost in Copenhagen. http://markting10.nl/ "I think we have played a very good game against Madrid. We saw a strong Juve, a Juve side fully aware of what was at stake. "It wasn't easy but the team worked hard and did well." Juventus resume domestic action on Sunday when they host Napoli.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Ancelotti: Casillas was crucial for Madrid The Italian praised the club skipper and defended Raphael Varane - who he says will one day be the best defender in the world. Nov 6, 2013 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted Iker Casillas played a crucial role their 2-2 draw at Juventus on Tuesday. http://markting10.nl/ The goalkeeper has been the Italian's No.1 between the sticks in the Champions League, though Diego Lopez is being favoured in the first team for games in La Liga. However, Casillas did himself a world of good with a top performance in Turin and the former Chelsea boss heralded the shot-stopper for his efforts in keeping the Bianconeri from scoring more than twice. "He played a very good game," he told Canal Plus. "He was decisive and made two great saves in the first half. http://markting10.nl/ "For him it is easy to not play every game, but he is ready to do it and that means he's very professional." Raphael Varane was at fault for both Juve goals in the European encounter but the Italian trainer refused to criticise the Frenchman, who he clearly sees as having a brilliant future ahead of him. "Varane is only 20 and will be the best in the world," he added. "I could not ask him to make zero mistakes." http://markting10.nl/ Madrid looked off the pace in the first half but reacted to Arturo Vidal's 41-minute opener with second-half strikes from Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, though Fernando Llorente equalised to earn the hosts a point. Ancelotti continued: "We reacted so well in the second half. I'm very happy about this: the courage and the attitude. "In the first half we defended too deep, allowing space to Paul Pogba and Claudio Marchisio. After that, we changed and pressed more in the midfield. http://markting10.nl/ "Ramos was in the starting XI to cover gaps. Because in Madrid Juventus crossed too many balls in and Ramos is so good with the head. He played well, he is a great player but him at right-back is only temporary." One more point in the final two group stage games - at home to second-placed Galatasaray and away to Copenhagen - for los Blancos will see them ease into the last 16.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Del Piero: A good night for Juve Nov 6, 2013 Alessandro Del Piero is hopeful former club Juventus will qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League. http://markting10.nl/ The Old Lady are bottom of their group having collected three points from four games, but the 2-2 draw with Real Madrid last night coincided with Galatasaray’s 1-0 loss at Copenhagen. “I still haven’t watched the game, but I’ve taped it,” the Sydney FC player told Radio RTL on Wednesday. “It’s not easy to find the time when you have two small children. http://markting10.nl/ “I have followed the reaction to the match though and the result, considering the Galatasaray score, is positive. “Juventus still have a great chance of getting through.” The Old Lady will finish second with two wins from their final two games. Should Galatasaray fail to win at Real, then a win against Copenhagen and a draw in Istanbul would be enough for the Italians.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Ronaldo: Juventus will qualify Nov 6, 2013 Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo expects winless Juventus to qualify from their Champions League group. http://markting10.nl/ The Old Lady are bottom of their section after collecting just three points from four games, but the Portuguese wizard insists the Old Lady are still alive. “Juventus are a very strong team,” the former Manchester United man noted. “They are certainly competitive and I think they’ll qualify in second from the group.” The Turin giants will entertain Copenhagen and travel to Galatasaray in their last two games. http://markting10.nl/ Ronaldo was again on target last night as his eighth Champions League goal of the season helped Madrid collect a 2-2 draw at Juve. “I am happy with my eight goals, but will try to score more,” he added. “We are almost through, we need another point but it is almost done and we are happy. “In the first we didn’t play very well, we were very defensive. Then the Coach told us we had to attack, we had to use the flanks and that is what we did and it worked.”

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Casillas 'happy with Real point' Nov 5, 2013 Iker Casillas couldn’t help but be “happy” with Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Juventus after a series of crucial saves. http://markting10.nl/ “I’m very happy,” he told reporters. “It’s always difficult to play in these type of games.” Casillas has become the Champions League goalkeeper, whereas Diego Lopez takes the gloves in La Liga encounters. “You have to be at your very best if the Coach is to trust you. I only play once every two weeks.” http://markting10.nl/ Real Madrid aren’t qualified yet, as Juve ended their 100 per cent record in Group B. “We are doing very well, 10 points out of 12 is good,” smiled the goalkeper.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Pogba: 'I saw Varane' Nov 5, 2013 Paul Pogba explained what happened when he earned Juventus’ penalty against Real Madrid. “I saw him sliding in.” http://markting10.nl/ The French midfielder won the spot-kick, converted by Arturo Vidal, when he was brought down by his fellow countryman and friend Raphael Varane. “I saw him sliding in, but I moved the ball and felt him hit me,” Pogba told Sky Sport Italia after the 2-2 draw. “We put in a good performance, especially in the first half, and we did want to start strong. We were facing a great team and saw that the moment we make one mistake, they hit us with pace.” http://markting10.nl/ Copenhagen beat Galatasaray 1-0, which leaves those teams on four points and Juve last on three. However, it’s still a positive situation, because the Bianconeri could qualify by beating Copenhagen in Turin and earning a draw in Istanbul. http://markting10.nl/ “We have to think about ourselves, focus on winning and only afterwards see what the other teams have done. “Juve are Juve, so as a great team everyone should be afraid of facing us. We have to prove that we’re strong and that we can win.”

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Llorente: 'Happy with Real goal' Nov 5, 2013 Fernando Llorente was “very happy to have again scored past Real Madrid,” earning Juventus a 2-2 draw. http://markting10.nl/ The Spaniard had also found the net at the Bernabeu in their 2-1 Champions League defeat last month. “I am very happy to have again scored past Real Madrid. We played the first half very well and played good football, taking a deserved lead,” Llorente told Sky Sport Italia. “It was tougher after the break, as Real Madrid kept possession better and we were chasing the ball, especially with players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. http://markting10.nl/ “We are working on service and my teammates are getting to know me, so the more we play together the better it will be. I’m sure the crosses will come in better as time goes on. “I think I can still give a lot more, gain more confidence and settle in, as I haven’t been here for long. I can help this team and hope every game can be an improvement for me. “I do need to be more determined in front of goal, that’s something I’m working on and always think about in the box.”

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Ancelotti: 'Juve caused us problems' Carlo Ancelotti reveals Juventus forced Real Madrid to make adjustments and is confident they’ll qualify. Nov 5, 2013 “We defended too deep in the first half, as Paul Pogba and Claudio Marchisio’s positions were causing us a few problems,” he told Sky Sport Italia after a 2-2 draw in Turin. http://markting10.nl/ “We didn’t pressure them in midfield, but changed that at half-time and it went much better. “We are improving, even if there are still amnesias in defence and at times we lose our balance, but the second half was good.” Ancelotti is confident Juve will get through to the knockouts after Galatasaray lost in Copenhagen. This leaves Galatasaray and Copenhagen on four points with the Bianconeri on three. http://markting10.nl/ Juve would therefore qualify if they beat Copenhagen in Turin and earned a point in Istanbul, as long as Real Madrid defeated Galatasaray. “Juventus will certainly qualify, even if it’s not easy to get a point in Turkey, but they have more quality than Galatasaray. “There is only one path at the Bernabeu and that’s for a Real Madrid victory!”

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Conte: 'Juve fortified by Real draw' Antonio Conte is confident Juventus “emerge fortified” from their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid. Nov 5, 2013 “I’d rate our performance very highly. The team did very well and the first half was perfect in every respect, organisation, quality and intensity,” he told Sky Sport Italia. http://markting10.nl/ “In the second half we suffered a little at keeping that tempo with such a packed fixture list. When the intensity drops against Real Madrid, you inevitably risk paying the price, especially when Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are running at you on the counter. “Iker Casillas was Man of the Match in my view and saved Real Madrid on several occasions.” Copenhagen beat Galatasaray 1-0 this evening, so in theory Juventus could qualify if they beat the Danes and earn a draw in Istanbul. http://markting10.nl/ “We have absolutely made a step forward and are obliged to beat Copenhagen. In my view, we have picked up far fewer points than we deserved to in this group. Tonight the draw could’ve been a win, but Real Madrid are an Armada with players who can change the game at any moment. “What satisfies me the most is the hunger these players put on to the field and the way they faced Real Madrid openly. We weren’t nervous or too respectful and that is how it should be for us to grow in the Champions League. “We proved on the pitch that the difference in economic strength between the clubs was really not that visible. http://markting10.nl/ “We reached the Champions League quarter-finals last season and are still alive now, which is what counts. We need to continue playing with this intensity against anyone, including Real Madrid. “After last year’s valuable experience, I am convinced that if we get through the group phase then we can have our say in the Champions League. We have a gap with European powerhouses like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, particularly one of experience. “We emerge fortified from this match. We have to realise that regardless of the financial situation, we do our talking on the pitch.”

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Asamoah: 'Tough with Ronaldo and Bale' Kwadwo Asamoah admits “it was tough” to become a defender against Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. Nov 5, 2013 “We did well tonight against a great team. It wasn’t easy, but we did the right things,” he told Sky Sport Italia after a 2-2 draw between Juventus and Real Madrid. http://markting10.nl/ Angelo Ogbonna had been expected to start, but Antonio Conte chose Asamoah instead for that role. “It was tough against players like Ronaldo and Bale, with such pace and technique, but I did what I had to. http://markting10.nl/ “I saw that when Carlos Tevez cut in, there was space for me to push forward, so we could create some chances.”

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Buffon: 'Casillas was decisive' Gigi Buffon praised Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, but noted Juventus have other regrets. Nov 5, 2013 The Bianconeri are still without a win in the Champions League this season, but held Real to a 2-2 draw in Turin this evening. http://markting10.nl/ “This is following on from the results we achieved last season, but unfortunately these aren’t the points we dropped,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “You can win, draw or lose against Real Madrid, but the quality of their individuals in attack is impressive. They always make you apprehensive every time they go past midfield, as you know they can create something out of nothing.” Buffon exchanged jerseys with Casillas at the final whistle and the Spaniard was perhaps Man of the Match. http://markting10.nl/ “Casillas performed three truly important saves that in the end proved decisive for them to bring home a point. “How would I rate tonight’s performance? Seven out of 10.” http://markting10.nl/ Copenhagen beat Galatasaray 1-0 in Denmark, so those two sides are level on four points with Juventus last on three. This result opens up qualification from Group B, as it’s all very tight behind Real. “I don’t know, as if they won then it means they’re no pushovers and we have to do our duty at home. Galatasaray are going to Madrid and they’re not beaten on paper either.”

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Conte: Juventus are stronger after Real Madrid draw The Italian champions are bottom of Group B following their 2-2 tie with los Blancos on Tuesday but the former midfielder maintains their qualification is in their hands. Nov 5, 2013 Antonio Conte believes Juventus have been made stronger by their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid on Tuesday and is confident they can still qualify for the last 16. Arturo Vidal put Juve ahead from the spot shortly before half-time, but Real hit back seven minutes after the break through Cristiano Ronaldo. http://markting10.nl/ Gareth Bale then put the Spanish side ahead on the hour mark before Fernando Llorente salvaged a point for the Serie A champions. The result leaves Juve propping up their group with just three points and no wins, but Conte insists that the competition is not over for his side. "We can play at their (Real's) level, which we had already proved in Madrid two weeks ago," said the Juve coach. "We will still have something to say in this competition. http://markting10.nl/ "We feel stronger after this game, and we know what we do on the pitch decides who is going to win or lose, it's up to us." Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon feels the Italians should be proud of their point but admits qualification from Group B is now an uphill task. "It's no disgrace to drop points against a big team like Real Madrid," he said. "They have great individual quality, wonderful strikers and every time they get near the goal you can feel the pressure rising. http://markting10.nl/ "It won't be easy for us now. but we'll do what we can to qualify." The veteran goalkeeper reserved special praise for his opposite number, Iker Casillas, who made a string of crucial saves as he was restored to the first team. "Iker Casillas did really well," he continued. "His saves helped his team to get a draw."

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Juventus grateful to Mancini as Galatasaray blow their big chance The Bianconeri went a fourth game without victory after squandering the lead against Real Madrid, but they still remain well poised after the Turks' failure in Denmark. Nov 5, 2013 COMMENT By Kris Voakes Juventus have still not won a game in the Champions League since seeing off Celtic in the last 16 of last season’s competition back in March. And yet eight months and six games on from that 2-0 second leg victory, they are clear favourites to qualify from Group B in second place and again reach the knockout stage. It doesn’t always turn out this well. http://markting10.nl/ Tuesday’s 2-2 draw against Real Madrid looked decent enough in and of itself, but it was a scoreline which would have left them staring at the prospect of having to win both of their remaining group fixtures in order to progress were it not for Copenhagen’s shock 1-0 victory over Galatasaray at the Parken Stadion. Thanks to the Danes’ win, the Bianconeri know that a victory at home to Stale Solbakken’s side in three weeks’ time will more than likely leave them needing just a draw in Turkey in their closing game in order to qualify for the last 16. In a competition in which 10 points is often considered the minimum target, Juve could still get away with only notching seven. That they are still even mathematically in with any chance is a stroke of pure fortune. Yes, they have played well for large periods of their two clashes with Madrid, but it is only thanks to the convincing fashion in which the Spanish giants have polished off Copenhagen and Galatasary before now that Juve are in such a positive position. http://markting10.nl/ Their third point of the group campaign came thanks to a Fernando Llorente equaliser after they had somehow managed to throw away a 1-0 lead garnered through hard work and great vigilance. Arturo Vidal’s penalty – awarded for Raphael Varane’s rash challenge on Paul Pogba – was a worthy advantage, yet all it took was two individual errors for the Italians to find themselves behind. First Martin Caceres tried a criminal pass across the face of his defence which allowed Karim Benzema to slip in Cristiano Ronaldo, then Kwadwo Asamoah’s inexperience as a left-back was exposed by a great piece of footwork from Gareth Bale, with the Welshman slotting home confidently to put Madrid ahead. Varane was again caught out when he turned his back on a Caceres cross, with Llorente making him pay, but by that point it was Galatasaray’s failures which were promising to be the most important of the night. http://markting10.nl/ After conceding a wonderful early goal to Daniel Braaten, Roberto Mancini’s men simply never got going. Half-chances were made and wasted, but they rarely looked likely to come up with an equaliser, let alone a winner. In their 2-2 draw at Juventus Stadium and then the comfortable home win against FCK, Gala looked more than capable of making Juve’s life hard in the race for qualification. But after their horror show in Copenhagen they will need to beat Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu if they are not to hand the advantage to the Bianconeri ahead of the crucial matchday six clash at the Turk Telecom Arena. Juve should be counting themselves very, very lucky. Plenty of teams have failed to reach the last 16 of the Champions League despite collecting 10 group points. The Italian champions cannot now achieve double figures and yet are set fair for qualification. That’s just the way it happens sometimes. http://markting10.nl/ Question marks remain over whether this Juventus side are good enough to truly challenge in Europe. Tuesday’s game gave us nothing in the way of answers, and there’s a fair chance that Antonio Conte’s side will head to the last 16 without even coming close to delivering a riposte of any sort. After starting badly last year they had to really get their hands dirty and were rewarded with the top spot in the group. This time around, the path looks likely to be a hell of a lot easier.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Player Ratings Goal took in the action in Turin as los Blancos moved to the brink of the last 16 to leave the Italian champions facing a battle to join them in the next round. Nov 5, 2013 JUVENTUS Gianluigi Buffon - Made a good save on Bale in the first half, and took care of what else came his way. Hard to find fault in him for either Madrid goal. Martín Cáceres - Was having a fine game until the 52nd minute, where a catastrophic attempt at a back pass instead released Madrid for the equaliser. Andrea Barzagli - Stretched once or twice on the break, but was generally solid throughout not making any obvious mistakes. Leonardo Bonucci - Defended superbly against the Madrid front three, making a series of fine plays at the back to win possession back for his team. Kwadwo Asamoah - Failed to do much to stop Bale in the buildup for the Madrid go-ahead goal, as he was sidestepped with ease by the Welshman. Paul Pogba - Ran the show throughout Juve's dominant first half, getting past his man at will, holding off challenges and generally trampling all over his Madrid counterparts in the middle of the park. Andrea Pirlo - Completely in control during he first half as he helped Juve concentrate play in the Madrid zone, but he began ti tire noticeably after the break, and chased the game for the mist part. Arturo Vidal - Put in an inconceivable amount of tackles to break up play by the opposition, and came up trumps at the other end of the pitch with a splendid penalty to put his side into the lead towards the end of the first half. Claudio Marchisio - Looked completely out of place when drifting out wide, as he never created much, and fluffed his lines twice when getting on the end of some glorious chances. Carlos Tévez - Drifted excellently between the midfield and attacking lines, setting his teammates in motion with a series of excellent passes and deliveries. Very difficult to pick up for the opposition. Fernando Llorente - Made himself a nuisance in the box, nearly slotting in a Tevez ball in the first half, before powerfully heading in the Juve leveler in the second half ahead of his marker Varane. http://markting10.nl/ Substitutions Sebastian Giovinco - Barely had any time to make an impact, coming on in the 88th minute. Fabio Quagliarella - With his first touch, he made Casillas work to save his low drive towards the corner. http://markting10.nl/ REAL MADRID CF Iker Casillas - Another emphatic return to the starting XI for the Madrid captain, as he thwarted Juve time and time again with a collection of fantastic saves. Could not help either goal, and were he not on his game, Juve could have been out of sight at the half. Raphaël Varane - Looked nervy before his fatal slip up, a late trip on Pogba that was spotted well by the referee, leading to a penalty which Vidal converted. Manhandled embarrassingly by Llorente for Juve's second goal in what turned out to be a nightmare. Pepe - Nearly turned the ball past his own keeper when defending a dangerous Pogba cross, and endured an uneasy time against the Juve frontline for the majority of the game - though he made amends with a goal line block on Marchisio. Sergio Ramos - Handled the threat of Marchisio easily, and stepped into his own box when needed to help out the central defence. Efficient and occasionally dynamic in attack, Marcelo - Defended well against Marchisio out wide, and was efficient on the ball, setting Madrid's equaliser in motion with a perfectly weighted pass to Ronaldo. Sami Khedira - Torn this way and that in the first half by Juve, but his side's second half dominance saw him return to effectiveness, as he mopped up loose ends well. Luka Modric - A big part of Madrid's second half revival, as his vision on the ball and hard work off it helped the visitors dominate the midfield, an area that they conceded in the first half. Xabi Alonso - Stymied in the first half but looked like his usual self after the restart, facilitating his team well from deep. Ran out of gas eventually though, with Illarramendi coming on in his place. Cristiano Ronaldo - Hit and miss in the first half, but came alive after the break. Clinically slotted Madrid level shortly after the restart, before teeing up Bale, who made it 2-1. Karim Benzema - Relatively quiet, though he registered a nice assist for Ronaldo's equaliser with a deft through ball to find the Portuguese unmarked. Missed a pair of efforts himself. Gareth Bale - Tested Buffon in the first half with a low effort, but was more effective after the break, burying an exquisite goal after running at the Juve defence and picking his spot. http://markting10.nl/ Substitutions Ángel Di María - Helped inject some more pace down the flanks for Madrid in the closing stages, coming close to picking out Ronaldo with a deep cross. Asier Illarramendi - Did not miss a beat when filling in for Alonso in the latter stages of the game. Jesé Rodríguez - Did not have much time on the ball to affect play.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Juventus 2-2 Real Madrid: 6 Things We Learned Nov 5, 2013 Juventus secured a vital point in their battle to escape from Group B of the Champions League. The Bianconeri actually dropped a place, falling to last place in the group as a result of FC Copenhagen's victory over Galatasaray in the evening's other fixture. http://markting10.nl/ Strangely, though, the Old Lady cheered gleefully when news filtered through of Roberto Mancini's side's surprise defeat. It now gives them an edge in the pursuit of second place in the group and subsequently qualification for the knockout phase of the tournament. Victory over the Danish champions in Game 5 will lift Juve into second place if Real Madrid can take care of business over Galatasaray. http://markting10.nl/ When Game 6 arrives, Juve would only need a point in Istanbul to progress, which would not have been the case had the Aslan won in Copenhagen on Tuesday. Here are six things we learned from the clash at the Juventus Stadium. Real Madrid Have an Inability to Control Games in the Midfield Real Madrid once again failed to control the game through the midfield, surrendering possession for large parts of the match to Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ The Bianconeri's midfield trio of Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal and particularly Paul Pogba were able to edge the 90 minutes in their favour against Real's Xabi Alonso, Sami Khedira and Luka Modric. It has been a problem that Los Merengues have encountered throughout the current campaign under Carlo Ancelotti. It will be a concern for Madridistas, as despite Juve's undoubted quality, there are a selection of better sides that they could face in Europe, and their inability to stamp their authority on matches will potentially be their downfall. http://markting10.nl/ Ancelotti Continues to Fail to Instill an Urgency into His Team Ancelotti will face question once more as to why his side failed to start quickly, something that is increasingly becoming a trend in this team. While there were some nice patches of possession, they were ultimately harmless, and Juve eventually began to control matters. At half-time, Juve thoroughly deserved their lead, and despite a lack of necessity to take a victory from this game after a perfect start in the opening three matches, it will have been duly noted by rival sides that Real can be troubled early on. http://markting10.nl/ Ancelotti's men were drifting in and out of the game, and aside from the spell at the beginning of the second half, in which Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale wrestled the game back toward the Spaniards, Juve had plenty of joy. In big games against Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, Real also trailed at the halfway stage, something that will have to be eradicated if Los Blancos are going to claim the major honours. http://markting10.nl/ Paul Pogba Is the Best Young Midfielder in Europe Paul Pogba put in another marvellous display to convince me that he is the best young midfielder in Europe. A signature performance against one of the best sides in Europe will have caught the eye and potentially convinced some skeptics. The Frenchman bossed the match in the first half, and against some of the finest opponents in the game, it was even more impressive. http://markting10.nl/ Comparatively, Real Madrid paid over €30 million for Asier Illarramendi, who cannot get a start for a similar-sized club, and the Spaniard is a little older than Pogba. There is nothing that Pogba cannot do. He possesses a complete game that will enable him to become one of the finest players in European football. It is obvious now that he is a permanent fixture in this side and that Azzurri international Claudio Marchisio must fit in elsewhere—an incredible feat considering Pogba's tender age. Soon though, interest from other clubs will begin to mount, and Juve must make sure to keep the incredibly talented 20-year-old. http://markting10.nl/ Ronaldo Should Be the Front-Runner for the Ballon d'Or Cristiano Ronaldo can do no more on a personal level. He has produced goalscoring statistics that are unrivalled by any other player over the past year. There is no need to bore you with the statistics that continue to be regurgitated after each game and goal that the Portuguese scores. Ronaldo's variety in the way he scores goals is the thing that makes him stand alone from anybody else in my opinion. http://markting10.nl/ The record for goals scored in the group stage of the Champions League has been shattered with two games to spare, after eight strikes in just four matches. Franck Ribery and Lionel Messi may play in better teams, but finally, Ronaldo deserves to be named Europe's best player in a white shirt. http://markting10.nl/ Vidal Could Be the Best Penalty Taker Around Arturo Vidal dispatches penalties like nobody else. That long sprint before he strikes the ball sends fear into Juventini, but amazingly, the Chilean consistently hits the top corner. With power and accuracy, when Vidal hits a penalty in the way he intends, no goalkeeper will save it. http://markting10.nl/ Vidal replicated the penalty he took against Galatasaray, sending the ball high into the roof of the net. The situations in which Vidal steps up tend to be at the utmost end of the pressure scale, yet El Guerrero does not appear to be flustered, replicating the same action time and again. Vidal now appears to be the best spot-kick taker around. If you had to pick one player to dispatch a penalty, would it be the Juve centre midfielder? http://markting10.nl/ Fernando Llorente Has Finally Settled Fernando Llorente seems to have finally settled in a black and white shirt. The Spaniard scored another crucial goal for the Old Lady, equalising to earn a vital point for Juve, that gives them the edge in their pursuit of qualification to the knockout phase of the competition. Great movement to slip Raphael Varane gave him the space to glance a header into the far corner to send the Juventus Stadium into raptures. http://markting10.nl/ The Lion King—as Juventini have affectionately named him—is perfectly suited to this 4-3-3 formation that Antonio Conte appears to have settled on for the Champions League. However, Llorente will need to facilitate Carlos Tevez when the Bianconeri return to the 3-5-2 if he is to earn a permanent role in the starting line-up and therefore hold off competition from a fit-again Fabio Quagliarella and the returning Mirko Vucinic. Competition is rife for a place in the World Cup squad for the Spanish national team, with David Villa, Fernando Torres, Roberto Soldado, Alvaro Negredo and potentially Diego Costa all vying for minimal places in La Roja's front line—a task that has become even more problematic given Vicente del Bosque's lack of a dependency on centre-forwards. http://markting10.nl/ Llorente will have a chance, though, as form like this will catch the eye given the greater profile of Juventus compared to Athletic Club. The 28-year-old appears to be up for the challenge, and he is now adapted enough to Italian football and Antonio Conte's methods to make a late run for a ticket to Brazil.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Courageous Juve grab a point against Real Madrid Nov 5, 2013 Tantalising anticipation rarely delivers a satisfying result, but when Juventus hosted Real Madrid in the heaving Juventus Stadium, spectators were rewarded with a thrilling game that provoked every emotion. A journey of highs and lows finally ended in a fair 2-2 result as both teams exhibited their strengths. http://markting10.nl/ Noting the brilliance of Iker Casillas goes some way in explaining the strength of the Old Lady in the first 45 minutes of the match. Juventus opted to play a compact game with a high centre of gravity. There was little space between the lines and coupled with heavy pressing, the Italians simply made it difficult for their opponents to get out of their own half. Patient and vicious when recovering possession, Andrea Pirlo was allowed the opportunity to direct the game and Juventus took control. Inaccuracies were evident as they have been throughout the season, but the intensity of their performance merited admiration. It was abundantly clear that while the Spanish giants boasted an envious attack, they lacked the ability to defend as a unit. Prone to conceding and disorganisation, it was evident that when enough pressure was applied, an error would occur and the Spaniards would end up conceding a penalty for the third consecutive game. Arturo Vidal stepped up and despite the tension and the goalkeeper's magnificent saves prior to that moment, the Chilean expertly converted his opportunity to give his side the lead. http://markting10.nl/ Juventus deserved to be on the front foot and ought to have led by more. The organisation of the team was their one true weapon against an expensively assembled side. Each player looked for their opportunity to exploit the space afforded to them. When Carlos Tevez cut in, Kwadwo Asamoah pushed up on the wing. When a striker dropped deep, a midfielder pushed high. It was a cohesive performance and the side excelled in adopting a clear and organised 4-5-1 shape when possession was lost. Tevez continued to drop deep much to the annoyance of Antonio Conte while Claudio Marchisio's intelligent runs into the box caused problems for the suffering Real Madrid back-line. However, the outstanding player of the first half had to be Paul Pogba. Physically young and yet blessed with a veteran's brain, his movements were well thought out while his roaming ability proved vital. At times, he adopted a high position on the pitch, even higher than Tevez, but tended to drop back if Vidal had pushed forward. It is that intelligence coupled with his sheer athleticism and the ability to keep the ball that allowed Juve to continuously seek out goal-scoring opportunities. What Conte's men needed to do was spread the play that bit more. With Real Madrid forwards unwilling to help plug the holes in the wide areas, the Italians would have benefitted more had they had a more penetrative player available on the wings. http://markting10.nl/ Against Real Madrid, attack was Juve's best form of defence and the only way to succeed was to continue forcing the Spaniards to defend. Unfortunately, energetic performances can only last so long. Pressing, harrying and remaining concentrated is a task few clubs can manage when they are playing every three days. Bianconeri legs tired and Real Madrid knew their chances would arrive. Intensity dropped in the second half and Juve all but vanished in the first 15 minutes. Blessed with pace and intelligence, credit must be given to Carlo Ancelotti's men for playing a vertical game to punish their opponents. It became about snatching back possession, imposing their strength and running with speed. Beautiful shots and a Juventus error allowed them to score twice in the second half. http://markting10.nl/ Martin Caceres, who had demonstrated real intensity, erred when he allowed the away side an avenue going forward. When mistakes are made against a team as talented as the Los Blancos, it is inevitable they will exploit them to score. After that, Ancelotti's men controlled the game but were once again let down by their woeful defending as young Raphael Varane, at fault for conceding the penalty in the first half, allowed Fernando Llorente to slip past and head in the equaliser. The stadium erupted and euphoria swept the crowd. http://markting10.nl/ Sadly, that was all Juventus could muster in what was an energy-expending game. At times, one has to accept the point on offer and a 2-2 draw was the right result. However, the impressive performance put in tonight demonstrates that Juventus can take on fellow big boys and not suffer under the pressure. Tonight their mentality and lack of fear pushed them forward. If they manage such intense and clever performances in their remaining two fixtures, they will qualify to the knockout stages. Remaining humble, motivated and concentrated is the way forward for the Italian giants.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Initial reaction and random observations Nov 5, 2013 Well, for a team that entered such a huge game in need of points, coming away with a draw isn't exactly what you want to happen. And for the second straight game against Real Madrid, we're left here thinking one simple thing: "What if?" http://markting10.nl/ What if Martin Caceres had passed the ball forward instead of to an empty hole for Real Madrid to jump on and turn it into their first goal just a few short seconds later? What if Juventus actually knew how to play a full 90 minutes rather than coming out completely flat in the second half? What if Giorgio Chiellini wasn't unjustly sent off and was the one play as a left back on Tuesday night? http://markting10.nl/ And with Juve now sitting at the bottom of Group B with three points in four games, what if they didn't come away with just a draw against Copenhagen on Danish soil? All of these are legitimate questions, but the reality is that Juventus' 2-2 draw against Real Madrid has left Antonio Conte's men looking up at everybody else in Group B. Did Juve deserve more than just a point? Yeah, you could probably say they did. If it wasn't for Iker Casillas channeling his inner San Iker once again, Juve easily would have scored more than two goals. But you can't just blame it just on poor luck. Juve shot themselves in the foot with a defensive mistake — again. And while a mistake or two might not be crucial against somebody like the teams Juve have played the last few weekends, Real Madrid — especially on Cristiano Ronaldo's goal — showed just how quickly they can make you pay. http://markting10.nl/ All isn't loss, though. Two wins and they're in. Easier said than done, of course, but even though the result against Real Madrid was frustrating as all can be, Juve still has their destiny in their hands. JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen Pogba: Copenhagen's win means we're still in the running, but we must only think about ourselves. The 27th of November at Juventus Stadium and Dec. 10 in Turkey. Two decisive games and everybody knows what needs to happen. http://markting10.nl/ Random thoughts and obsercations •What a roller coaster ride of a game for Caceres. He was one of Juve's best players when the two teams played in Madrid, and just as it looked he was really starting to settle into the game, his errant back pass gift-wrapped Real their opener. But much to his credit, he was able to recover from a mistake every single person will be pointing to as a match-altering moment. And if it wasn't for Caceres' cross to the back post, maybe Fernando Llorente doesn't score the game-tying goal. •Iker Casillas: Still one of the best goalkeepers in the world. That was a truly unbelievable performance. They weren't just difficult saves, but a good number of them were at point-blank range. It's even that much more impressive when you consider how little he plays these days. •Fernando Llorente: Two games against Real Madrid in the Champions League, two goals. They're not things of beauty, but they're definitely coming up big. http://markting10.nl/ •A sign of just how much things changed in the second half? Arturo Vidal had six tackles before intermission, he had all of one after the break. It's tough to impose your kind of game when Real Madrid was controlling the pace of things. •Another sign how things changed in the second half? Paul Pogba was EVERYWHERE in the first half, it seemed like his name was barely even mentioned after halftime. •General opinion on Kwadwo Asamoah the left back: Mostly okay. Other than getting absolutely shook by Gareth Bale on Madrid's second goal, he was a little better than I thought he might be. I mean, he's played as a left wingback for a season and two months now, but his game wasn't anything spectacular. http://markting10.nl/ That being said: Can Juve please sign a natural left back soon? That'd be nice. •Two games to go and there's no more room for error. Win and you're in. It's as simple as that. JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen Conte: We’ve taken much less than we’ve deserved from this year’s #UCL, but we’re still in it and it’s now all in our hands.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Llorente saves the day Nov 5, 2013 Juventus were held 2-2 by Real Madrid at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday night in the Champions League. http://markting10.nl/ Arturo Vidal opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before half time before Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale put the visitors in front in the second half, but Fernando Llorente headed home the equaliser to give the Bianconeri a crucial point. The first real chance of the game fell to Paul Pogba when he was given acres of space in the midfield but hit his shot way wide of the target. Ronaldo then tested Gianluigi Buffon with a low driven shot from the right ,which went inches wide of the post, while Bale also had a low effort saved. http://markting10.nl/ Carloz Tevez had a penalty appeal denied when he was blocked off as he tried to cut outside Sergio Ramos. Madrid, however, had Casillas to thank for for pulling off quite a few brilliant saves throughout the first half to deny the home side. First, the ball richotetted off Pepe’s shin from a Pogba’s cross with Casillas performing a reflex save. After that, he kept out a Claudio Marchisio’s header with his right leg, and also parried away a deflected shot by Vidal. http://markting10.nl/ The decisive moment came in the 40th minute when the Old Lady were awarded a penalty for Raphael Varane’s challenge on Pogba inside the box. Up stepped Vidal to smash in a top right hand corner finish. Five minutes into the second half, Martin Caceres plays a horrible pass right to Karim Benzema, who in turn fed Ronaldo and the Portuguese curled the ball past Buffon to level the match. Madrid eventually started to mount the pressure on Juventus and almost took the lead with Xabi Alonso hitting the post with a venomous volley. http://markting10.nl/ But they made it 2-1 soon after as Bale latched onto Ronaldo’s pass, cut inside Kwadwo Asamoah and scored a neat finish. It wasn’t until the 65th minute that Juventus equalised through Llorente’s header arising from a cross by Caceres on the right coupled with some poor marking by Varane. http://markting10.nl/ The night couldn’t get any more hysteric for football fans as Benzema missed an easy chance on goal following a wonderful dummy by Luka Modric. Casillas came once again to the rescue of Madrid as he kept Tevez, Fabio Quagliarella and Vidal at bay as Madrid hung onto a draw.

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Juve hold Real in 2-2 thriller Arturo Vidal and Fernando Llorente wiped out Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in a sparkling Juventus 2-2 Real Madrid. Nov 5, 2013 It can still be a positive result, as Copenhagen beat Galatasaray 1-0 in the other game. This means Juve are bottom, but only one point shy of the other two teams. http://markting10.nl/ This was a must-win game for the Bianconeri, who had just two points from three Champions League Group B games. Giorgio Chiellini was suspended after his controversial red card in the 2-1 defeat at the Bernabeu, so Kwadwo Asamoah was used on the left to counter Gareth Bale in a 4-3-3, but Mirko Vucinic and Stephan Lichtsteiner were still sidelined. Carlo Ancelotti benched Raul Arbeloa, moving Sergio Ramos to right-back. Paul Pogba’s screamer from distance flashed wide after four minutes, while the packed Juventus Stadium crowd jeered loudly whenever Real’s players – dressed all in orange – had the ball. A Cristiano Ronaldo angled drive was inches past the far post, while Fernando Llorente burst into the area only to see his shot charged down, then Gigi Buffon smothered a Gareth Bale attempt after he had shaken off Martin Caceres. http://markting10.nl/ On 16 minutes Pepe tried to anticipate Llorente on Pogba’s cross with the outside of his boot and instead almost scored an own goal, forcing Iker Casillas to perform a stunning reaction save from point-blank range. Claudio Marchisio thought he had scored when his header downwards found a Tevez cross, but Casillas stuck out a shin to parry it off the line in an extraordinary save. Casillas was again called into action by beating away an Arturo Vidal snapshot, then the goalkeeper was caught out from the corner, but nobody was able to bundle it over the line. http://markting10.nl/ Pogba burst into the box and Raphael Varane mistimed his sliding tackle, so English referee Howard Webb pointed to the spot. Vidal stepped up and blasted it into the roof of the net, where even Casillas on this form couldn’t get to it. Real Madrid forced their first corner of the game at the 44th minute and it was a dangerous one, as the ball ricocheted around the six-yard box before it was cleared. Ronaldo fired a great chance over the bar from Marcelo’s cross, as Karim Benzema went for the ball too and clattered into his teammate. After the restart Martin Caceres had his poor backpass intercepted by Benzema, who threaded through for Cristiano Ronaldo to lift the finish over Buffon one-on-one. This means the Portuguese talent has netted in every Champions League game this season for a total eight goals. http://markting10.nl/ Juventus seemed shell-shocked and moments later Xabi Alonso’s rocket cracked against the crossbar. However, the Bianconeri had another fantastic opportunity to score. Pogba set up Marchisio to force a Casillas save from point-blank range, then the Italian saw his rebound effort cleared off the line by Pepe. It was Real who turned the game around, as Ronaldo rolled across for Bale in far too much space and he fired it low into the near bottom corner. http://markting10.nl/ Ronaldo hit a counter straight at Buffon, but Llorente got his second goal against Real Madrid in two games. He got away from Varane for a strong header on the Caceres cross from six yards to equalise. It was wide open in Turin and Benzema got between centre-backs only to blast wide, then Leonardo Bonucci charged down a Sergio Ramos effort in the box and Casillas had to beat away a Tevez scorcher. Fabio Quagliarella replaced a tired Tevez and immediately tested the goalkeeper with a shot on the turn from the edge of the box. Ronaldo also went on a mazy run past four players, but nobody was there to meet his chipped pass. http://markting10.nl/ Casillas smothered another Quagliarella strike late on. Juventus 2-2 Real Madrid Scorers: Vidal pen 42 (J), Ronaldo 52 ®, Bale 60 ®, Llorente 65 (J) Juventus: Buffon; Caceres, Barzagli, Bonucci, Asamoah; Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba; Tevez (Quagliarella 81), Llorente (Giovinco 88), Marchisio Real Madrid: Casillas; Ramos, Varane, Pepe, Marcelo; Khedira, Xabi Alonso (Illaramendi 71), Modric; Bale (Di Maria 75), Benzema (Jese Rodriguez 81), Cristiano Ronaldo Ref: Webb (ENG)

JUVENTUS 2 - 2 REAL MADRID Arturo Vidal (41′-PG) Cristiano Ronaldo (52′) Gareth Bale (60′) Fernando Llorente (65′) November 5, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Howard Webb (England) Attendance:‬ 40696‎ Llorente rescues point in Turin thriller Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale had put the visitors in front after Arturo Vidal's first-half penalty but the Spanish striker sealed a share of the spoils. Nov 5, 2013 Fernando Llorente was the hero for Juventus as he earned a point for the Italian champions in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Real Madrid on Tuesday. http://markting10.nl/ Arturo Vidal had put the hosts in front with a fierce penalty late in the first half, only for Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale to turn the match around at the hour mark. However, Llorente's header was enough to seal a share of the spoils in a thriller at Juventus Stadium and keep the Bianconeri's hopes of the next round alive. The result means Real will qualify for the knockout stages barring a freak set of results, as third-placed Copenhagen are six points behind with a vastly inferior goal difference. Juventus are now bottom of the group, but only one point behind Copenhagen and Galatasaray. http://markting10.nl/ Giorgio Chiellini was suspended for the hosts after being sent off in the return fixture, so Leonardo Bonucci deputised from the start for the home side. Real named the now familiar front three of Karim Benzema, Ronaldo and Bale, while Raphael Varane partnered Pepe in the centre of defence. The visitors made the brighter start, but Juventus grew into the game and were twice thwarted by the returning Iker Casillas. http://markting10.nl/ First he made a superb reflex save to beat away Marcelo's inadvertent deflection in the 17th minute, before denying Llorente at point-blank range with his right foot. However, there was nothing the goalkeeper could do to prevent the opener three minutes before the break as Madrid conceded their fifth penalty in three matches. Varane was penalised for catching Paul Pogba's trailing leg and the resulting spot-kick was dispatched high into the goal by Vidal. http://markting10.nl/ Real pressed much higher up the pitch in the second half and were rewarded with an equaliser in the 52nd minute. Martin Caceres' slack backpass was deflected into the path of Benzema and his throughball was collected by Ronaldo, who applied a cool finish beyond Gianluigi Buffon. Real nearly punished Juventus further four minutes later when Xabi Alonso's thunderous half-volley cannoned back off the crossbar. http://markting10.nl/ After surviving that scare, the hosts nearly retook the lead when Claudio Marchisio was twice denied, first by Casillas and then by Pepe's goal-line block. Marchisio's misfortune appeared more significant as Real moved in front on the hour mark, Ronaldo collecting Marcelo's pass with a sublime touch and finding Bale, who drove at the Juve defence and found the bottom-right corner with a drilled left-footed shot. Yet Juventus were back level six minutes later, Caceres atoning for his earlier error with a teasing cross that Llorente stooped low to head home. http://markting10.nl/ The home fans almost had the chance to celebrate a winner, but were once again frustrated by Casillas as he kept out Tevez's long-distance effort. The result leaves Ancelotti's side on the brink of the last 16, while Juventus face a battle to reach the knockout phase.

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