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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) HT 1-0: Juve trail in Munich Apr 2, 2013 Bayern Munich went in front within 30 seconds and have had Juventus under pressure ever since, but it’s still 1-0 at half-time. The Bianconeri were still unbeaten in the Champions League this season and kept five consecutive clean sheets going into the first leg of this quarter-final. Their track record in Munich was perfectly even thanks to a 1-0 win in 2004, a draw and a defeat. Juve also knocked German teams out in all five previous quarter-finals. Mirko Vucinic was still suffering from flu symptoms, so Alessandro Matri and Fabio Quagliarella started in attack. Javi Martinez was suspended and Holger Badstuber injured, but Bayern were fresh from a 9-1 Bundesliga victory over Hamburg. It was the worst possible start for the Bianconeri. Andrea Pirlo gave the ball away and David Alaba hit a speculative long-range effort that took a deflection off Arturo Vidal. Gigi Buffon was heading the wrong way and had to change direction, but slipped and couldn’t quite get there in time to keep out the shot in the opening 30 seconds. Juve’s run of four consecutive clean sheets in Europe was ended in bizarre fashion, but did not lose heart and Pirlo’s free kick landed on the roof of the net, then Vidal’s snapshot whistled wide. Bad news for Bayern, as Toni Kroos hobbled off with a suspected groin strain to make way for Arjen Robben. The Dutch international almost scored within three minutes of coming off the bench, as he pounced on an Andrea Barzagli error to shoot from seven yards, forcing Buffon to parry with his ankle. Barzagli gave the ball away again in the final third and Franck Ribery’s counter-attack was deflected inches past the near post. From that corner, a Dante glancing header went wide. Daniel Van Buyten also protested as Giorgio Chiellini stopped him getting to another corner. Bastian Schweinsteiger’s free kick floated just over the far top corner, but Juve were under pressure and continually giving the ball away in the final third. Another error allowed a Thomas Muller counter and Robben fired wide of the near post from a very promising position. Matri at full stretch just failed to get on the end of a long pass and Manuel Neuer plucked it off his foot. Robben’s weak angled drive was into Buffon’s arms and Ribery flashed a ball across the six-yard box, but Mario Mandzukic couldn’t make contact under pressure from Chiellini. Schweinsteiger blasted over the bar, but Juve finally created a chance in first half stoppages when Bonucci’s glancing header from a Pirlo corner landed on the roof of the net. Bayern 1-0 Juventus (Half-Time) Scorers: Alaba 1 (B) Bayern Munich: Neuer; Lahm, van Buyten, Dante, Alaba; Luiz Gustavo, Schweinsteiger; Muller, Kroos (Robben 16), Ribery; Mandzukic Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Peluso; Matri, Quagliarella Ref: Clattenburg (ENG)

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Line-ups: Bayern-Juventus Apr 2, 2013 Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Matri step out for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Juventus. The first leg kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Antonio Conte had several concerns going into the game, as Sebastian Giovinco is nursing a bruised ankle from Esteban Cambiasso’s horror-tackle on Easter Saturday, while Mirko Vucinic missed that trip to Inter with flu symptoms. Both are on the bench, as Matri and Quagliarella reunite after their fine performance against Inter on Saturday. Federico Peluso is picked rather than Kwadwo Asamoah, as Stephan Lichtsteiner takes the other flank. Martin Caceres, Mauricio Isla, Simone Pepe and Nicklas Bendtner are all long-term absentees. Bayern are 20 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table and a second-string side flattened Hamburg 9-2 on Saturday with Claudio Pizarro netting four. Juve have a nine-point advantage in the Serie A standings, but more importantly are unbeaten in nine European matches including four consecutive clean sheets. Arjen Robben and Mario Gomez are only fit for the bench, while Mario Mandzukic leads the 4-2-3-1 system. Javi Martinez is suspended and Holger Badstuber injured. Bayern Munich: Neuer; Lahm, van Buyten, Dante, Alaba; Luiz Gustavo, Schweinsteiger; Muller, Kroos, Ribery; Mandzukic Bayern Munich bench: Starke, Boateng, Tymoshchuk, Robben, Shaqiri, Pizarro, Gomez Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Peluso; Matri, Quagliarella Juventus bench: Storari, Marrone, Padoin, Pogba, Asamoah, Vucinic, Giovinco

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Bayern-Juventus tie is 50-50, says Kohler The 1990 World Cup-winner admitted he is hoping the German side can come out on top, and expressed his admiration for the work of former team-mate Antonio Conte. Apr 2, 2013 Former Germany defender Jurgen Kohler believes the Champions League tie between Bayern Munich and Juventus is too close to call. The 47-year-old, who played for both clubs during his distinguished career, admitted that he would be supporting the Bundesliga side on Tuesday, though he feels the Italian champions' recent results will put them in a confident mood. "Although I played for four years for Juventus and only two for Bayern, I will be rooting for the German team when I watch the match on Tuesday," he told TZ. "I would rate their chances of progressing as fifty-fifty. "Clearly Juventus have to take into account the 9-2 win for Bayern against Hamburg, but the Turin side are themselves leaders in Italy and after the 2-1 win at Inter Milan travel to Munich with a very broad chest. "And with Antonio Conte, who was once a team-mate of mine at Juventus, the club has a coach who does a huge job." Kohler also spoke of his belief that Juventus can already consider this season a success after reaching the last eight of Europe's premier club competition for the first time since 2006. He added: "By the end of last year, Juventus remained 49 league matches unbeaten. That shows how much my former club is making a comeback. "Juve has had a difficult period since 2006 when they were relegated to Serie B. Reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League can therefore be seen to be a success."

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Bayern Munich are one of Europe's best, says Matri The Italy forward expressed his excitement at taking on the Bundesliga leaders and believes the Serie A champions have the tactical expertise to progress to the semi-finals. Apr 2, 2013 Juventus striker Alessandro Matri has described Bayern Munich as one of Europe's best sides ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash on Tuesday. The Serie A champions travel to the Allianz Arena in the first leg to face last season's beaten finalists, and Matri has revealed the palpable excitement within the dressing room ahead of the encounter. "Everyone wants to play in a game like this one. We are very excited to be tackling one of Europe's best teams," he told Topmercato. "Bayern are having a great season, but we will try and get a good result away from home." The 28-year-old has warned of the formidable array of attacking talent at Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes' disposal, but believes the Bianconeri have the tactical awareness to nullify such a threat. He added: "They have some amazing players like [Franck] Ribery, [Arjen] Robben and [Thomas] Muller, but if we are prepared tactically, we can have our say. "I think it will be a great game."

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Appiah backs Juventus to beat Bayern The former Bianconeri midfielder believes his old side will edge a cagey encounter over two legs, and revealed what runs through a player's mind prior to such a fxiture. Apr 2, 2013 EXCLUSIVE By Juliet Bawuah Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has tipped his old club Juventus to qualify to the semi-final of the Uefa Champions League at the expense of Bayern Munich, although he admits it will be a cagey encounter. The Old Lady will lock horns with the Bavarian side in the first-leg of their last eight clash at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, and Appiah, who made 48 appearances for the Turin side, believes they will edge the tie over the two legs. “It’s going to be a difficult game, with two big clubs who are doing well, but I think each of them would use their home game as an advantage," Appiah told Goal.com. "I will go for Juventus to win 2-1, although Bayern are looking scary, but they are an odd team and I believe strongly that Juventus will go through over two legs.” Appiah, who made his Bianconeri debut in Europe's elite club competition, has stressed the importance of concentration for the players involved as they prepare to compete on one of football's grandest stages. “At this stage, if you are a player and you know there is a Champions League game ahead, nothing goes through your mind. All you do is lie on your bed and think about the pass that can make a difference in the game," he continued. "Players will be hoping to win at the same time, although they are scared, and it's true players will play with panic so it is the concentration that makes the difference."

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Bayern play amazing champagne football, says Salihamidzic The Bosnian is impressed with the Allianz Arena side's recent performances, and hopes they can go all the way in Europe after narrowly missing out last season. Apr 2, 2013 Former Bayern Munich wing-back Hasan Salihamidzic has hailed the Bundesliga giants' recent form ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Juventus. The Bavarians impressed at the weekend with a 9-2 league win over Hamburg, and Salihamidzic, who wore the Bayern jersey from 1998 until 2007, is hopeful they can go all the way in Europe this term. "The champagne football they are playing is amazing – they dominate matches and never give up possession. They simply stifle their opponents," Salihamidzic told Fifa.com. "Bayern have really matured and are now among the top three in Europe. They've qualified for the final of the Champions League twice in the past three years, only to lose on both occasions unfortunately. "Over the past three or four years they have become a really strong outfit. They never lose their cool and always remain focused. I really hope they do it this time."

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Lahm: Bayern can unlock any defence The Germany international realises a difficult task awaits the Bundesliga leaders, but he is confident Bayern will find a way to beat the Juve back-line. Apr 2, 2013 Philipp Lahm believes Bayern Munich have what it takes to breakdown any defence as they prepare for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Juventus on Tuesday. The Turin giants have impressed defensively this season, conceding only 19 goals in 30 Serie A appearances so far, yet Lahm has little doubt that Bayern, who put nine past Hamburg on Saturday, will find a way through against the Old Lady. "Juventus have impressed us. They have dominated Serie A and it will not be an easy task to beat them. They're a typical Italian team, very well organised and with some incredibly talented individuals," Lahm was quoted as saying by TZ. "But we all know what we're capable of, too. We know that we can unlock any defence. We have some great players and the win over Hamburg showed what we can do. "Juventus are a good team and they are very strong at the back. They are not an easy team to face, but we want to beat them."

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Buffon: Bayern clash will show whether Juventus are a top team The veteran goalkeeper is keen to measure himself against top opposition as the Bianconeri have set their sights on a semi-final spot. Apr 2, 2013 Gianluigi Buffon is desperate to find out whether Juventus can be considered one of Europe's top teams as they prepare for the first leg of their Champions League tie against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. The Italian champions started the competition as a mere outsider after missing out on Champions League football in the past two seasons, but they have impressed on their way to the quarter-finals as they saw off teams such as Chelsea, Shakhtar Donetsk and Celtic. "When we started off on our journey that has brought us to where we are today, no-one would have expected us to make such swift progress. But that’s what’s happened and we’ve deserved it," Buffon said at a press conference. "I don’t know how far off we are from being considered a top team. But this test will tell us a great deal, we’re curious to face it. We’ve got two intense encounters ahead of us and I hope they’re balanced. "The most important thing is to have no regrets, but I don’t think that will happen. Up until now we’ve always shown maturity when dealing with crucial moments."

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Vidal gets chance to prove he was right to choose Juventus over Bayern The Chilean was all set to sign for the Bavarians before he put pen to paper with the Old Lady, and on Tuesday he will finally get the opportunity to show why he switched to Italy. Apr 2, 2013 COMMENT By Kris Voakes | Italian Football Writer There was a time in the summer of 2011 when Bayern Munich fans were relishing the thought of Arturo Vidal’s next appearance on the Allianz Arena turf. But when he finally makes his return to Munich on Tuesday night in a Juventus shirt, he is likely to receive a hot reception from the home crowd due to the bitter war of words that shadowed the course of events which led to him ending up in Turin. For much of the first month after the 2010-11 season had ended, Vidal looked destined for Munich, whether through the softening of Bayer Leverkusen’s decision not to sell to a fellow Bundesliga club, or by the Chilean waiting a year and leaving die Werkself on a Bosman free. Leverkusen had originally claimed that Bayern’s bid had not met their valuation, but then changed stance, saying they would not consider FC Hollywood when assessing their sale options on the midfielder. "Bayern can offer what they want. They will not get him. There is a threshold only for foreign clubs," Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller told Kicker. Vidal himself was attempting to push through a deal, making it clear he would love to don the famous red shirt. "I want to go to Munich. Now," he told Bild. "I absolutely want the clubs to reach an agreement. “There is now an official offer from Munich. Before, there were only talks about it, now it is concrete. I wanted to extend last year and [Leverkusen] were not interested." He continued: "One must forgive me, I would like to take this unique opportunity. One of the best clubs in the world wants to sign me. In addition, my old coach Jupp Heynckes is there. That I have given everything for Leverkusen could not be disputed." But when Juventus came into the picture, suddenly the transfer horizon looked different, with Leverkusen having a potential buyer they were happy to sell to. Die Roten still held out hope, but they were clearly outsiders in the race. And as soon as the Old Lady offered the €10.5 million that Leverkusen considered sufficient for a sale, Vidal was suddenly heading for Turin, calling the Old Lady “an institution, the maximum for any player”. "Bayern also have great players, but Juventus are Juventus,” said Vidal. “And, I also wanted to play football in Italy as football there has a great passion, just like in Chile." "Vidal has broken his word," Bayern director Uli Hoeness told Bild in response. I want to go to Munich. Now. I absolutely want the clubs to reach an agreement - Arturo Vidal, June 15, 2011 "It would have taken great backbone to play at Bayer Leverkusen, having made the statement: ‘I am going to Bayern.’ And I would not expect the player to have such backbone. "I always thought that with that kind of transfer, the odds were below 50 per cent. I thought to myself: if it works, it's nice; if not, it's OK." Since arriving in Turin, Vidal has transformed the Bianconeri as both an attacking and a defensive proposition. Off the ball, he provides the battling axis in front of the more vulnerable right side of the Juve back three, sweeping up at the base of midfield in order to restart attacks from higher positions and give the defence as little work as possible. When in possession of the ball he has the ability to time runs perfectly into the box, works cohesively with Andrea Pirlo to his left and Stephan Lichtsteiner to his right, has a sharp eye for goal and hugely effective passing game to both long and short targets. Many observers have credited Pirlo as being the inspiration behind Juve’s return to the head of Italian football over the past 20 months, but Vidal’s part in their rise from the ashes cannot be underestimated. He has also had time to explain further his decision not to wait for Bayern, or force through a move to the Allianz Arena. “Bayern were serious and they came forward, but Juventus showed more of an interest in me,” he told the Corriere dello Sport. “Also, here I have great team-mates like Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio." And it will be those two who will line up to Vidal’s side at the Allianz in the Champions League quarter-final first leg which has such an undertone for the 25-year-old. They have quickly become one of the most feared midfield trios in football, and the Chilean will be hoping against hope that they help to make his point on Tuesday night. After turning down Champions League football with Bayern last year and seeing them miss out on the European title by a matter of minutes, his job now is to make them regret not doing more to force through his signing by sending Juventus through to the last four at their expense.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Robben: Bayern will challenge Barcelona & Madrid for Champions League glory The Dutchman is rather optimistic about his side's chances in Europe, and has insisted that he has no intention of leaving die Roten this summer. Apr 2, 2013 Arjen Robben is brimming with confidence ahead of the first leg of Bayern Munich's Champions League quarter-final tie against Juventus, and believes the Bundesliga leaders can challenge pre-tournament favourites Barcelona and Real Madrid for the title. The Bavarians made it to the final of the competition last campaign, and Robben feels they have what it takes to make it to this year's showpiece at Wembley, too, even though he realises Juventus will not be pushovers in the quarter-finals. "We showed last season that we can be up there with the best in Europe, so we want to be in the final at Wembley. We will challenge the likes of Barca and Real for the title," the Dutchman was quoted as saying by The Times of India. "If you look at last year's final against Chelsea, again we should never have lost it. But we’ve improved from last year. We are in the quarter-finals and we are top of our league, so you can’t ask for more. "The tie against Juventus is going to be a tough challenge for sure. They are a team with so many experienced players — people like Andrea Pirlo — and we know how hard they will make it for us." The Netherlands international then went on to discuss his future at Bayern, and dismissed rumours that he could be on the move this summer. "Sometimes it's ridiculous what gets written. I have another two years on my contract and I am looking forward to seeing it through," he continued. "Of course I didn’t want to be on the bench. When you’ve recovered from a few injuries like me, then you’ll understand. I love being on the pitch. When I’m out there, I just want to play football."

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Pirlo is better than anything Bayern Munich have to offer - Goal.com previews the Champions League quarter finals With the last-eight clashes upon us, James Richardson and our panel of experts discuss the key talking points. Apr 2, 2013 Juventus veteran Andrea Pirlo is better than anything Bayern Munich have to offer, according to Goal.com's expert Peter Staunton ahead of the side’s Champions League quarter-final clash. Staunton, James Richardson and Carlo Garganese discovered a mutual love for Toni Kroos too ahead of the clash between the leaders of Serie A and the Bundesliga on Tuesday night. Staunton said: "Both these teams have been dominating their domestic leagues, and they all have their respective strengths, but the craft and artistry of Pirlo is far and away better than anything Bayern has to offer, aside perhaps of the goalscoring threat of Toni Kroos." Garganese expanded on Bayern’s attacking riches, adding: "The only weapons that Juventus will be truly scared about are the attacking trio of Kroos, Thomas Muller on the right - who’s having a fantastic season - and on the left Franck Ribery. "I think if Juventus can stop those three they’ll be confident they can win the tie." The clash is one of the most highly anticipated of European last eight that is packed with quality, and Garganese is predicting it will be Pirlo and Co. who come through the two legs on top. He added: "I’m going to tip Juventus. I think it will be very close, it will be decided on the small details, but I think they’ll win the midfield battle and that will be decisive." Which of the European giants will have the advantage on Tuesday night after the first leg? Will last year’s runners-up be able to surpass the might of the Bianconeri’s midfield?

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Quarter Final - 2-4-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ BAYERN - JUVENTUS Allianz Arena - Munich Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) Witeczek warns Bayern of Juve's defensive strength The former Roten man feels his old club will prevail against the Bianconeri but has warned of the Italians' tactical astuteness. Apr 2, 2013 EXCLUSIVE By Tim Rohn Former Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Witeczek is expecting the Bavarians to overcome Juventus on Tuesday, but feels the Bianconeri will pose Jupp Heynckes' side problems. The 44-year-old spent four years at the club during the mid-1990s, and while he remembers several tough games against Serie A teams, he expects his old club to prevail. "I can remember difficult games against Italian sides from my time at Bayern Munich," he told Goal.com. "They are teams who work very well tactically and defensively, but also have a lot to offer going forward. This also applies to the current Juve team. "Bayern are 60 per cent favourites for this match. They play better football. However, they should not underestimate Juventus. "A first-leg win and a two-goal advantage would be important as the second leg in Turin will be tough." Bayern are running away with the Bundesliga this season and have reached two of the last three Champions League finals, and Witeczek is impressed with the Roten's progress. "The current Bayern team have played on a very high level internationally over the last two or three years, which they've shown by reaching the final last year. "This year, the experience fighting for the Champions League title could play into their hands." And the former West Germany Under-21 international feels the winners of the competition will be from either La Liga or Bundesliga. "For me, both German and the Spanish teams are favourites for the title, namely Dortmund, Bayern, Barcelona and Real Madrid," he added. "If they play each other, their form on the day will be decisive. All four of these teams have outstanding players who are capable of deciding matches on their own. "I'm not surprised by Dortmund's strong displays in the Champions League this season. They have gained experience and matured. They stopped walking into traps as they did last term. "Their performances in the group stage have shown that they can surprise any opponent."