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Champions League standings after Matchday 2

Thiago Motta: ‘Juventus wanted to prove superiority in Leipzig’ Thiago Motta praised 10-man Juventus for the comeback victory away to RB Leipzig. ‘Negative incidents happen, but the important thing is how you react to them. We wanted to prove our superiority on the field.’ It was truly an eventful match in Leipzig, as Gleison Bremer and Nico Gonzalez went off injured in the opening 11 minutes, then RB Leipzig were leading 2-1 when Michele Di Gregorio was sent off for handling outside the box on the hour mark. “We still need to understand what happened with Bremer and Nico, they need tests and hope the problems are not too serious, but it’s too early to say.” ............ “We played well in the first half too, even if there were a few technical errors, but we did even better when going down to 10 men,” Thiago Motta told. “I think the difference in the second half was that we had more belief and wanted to prove our superiority on the pitch. The first half was good, but in the second we needed to prove that we were superior to our opponents and therefore deserved the victory.” “The courage was shown by my players, not by me, so they deserve the credit. The team gave the feeling it genuinely believed in what we had talked about before the match,” continued Motta. ............ “Negative incidents happen in games, they were truly very negative today, but the important thing is how you react to them. We kept our heads high, showed the right attitude and these are the foundations you need for a team at this level. We proved with this attitude we could overturn a very, very complicated game.” Juventus now have six points from two Champions League games under Motta, having beaten PSV Eindhoven 3-1 and now RB Leipzig 3-2 at the Red Bull Arena. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-juventus-wanted-prove-superiority/

Juventus Player Ratings vs Leipzig: Heroic Vlahovic, Marvelous Conceicao ............ Juventus (4-2-3-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 4.5 The former Monza man was left with no chance on the opener. He was unfortunate to touch the ball with his hand while rushing off his line, leaving his side with a man down. Nicolò Savona – 6 ............ Pierre Kalulu – 7.5 A robust display at the back from the Frenchman who produced a host of vital interceptions. He’s already establishing himself as a protagonist at the club. Gleison Bremer – N/A The Juventus captain only lasted for five minutes before sustaining a knock and leaving his place on the pitch for Gatti along with the armband. Andrea Cambiaso – 6.5 ............ Weston McKennie – 7 A generous outing from the American who was everywhere on the pitch. He made an inch-perfect tackle to win back the ball which culminated in the winner. Nicolò Fagioli – 7.5 A formidable display in the middle of the park from the Italian who was pulling the strings for Juventus while showcasing his dribbling and passing skills. Nico Gonzalez – N/A ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 6 The Dutchman still lacks the killer instinct from his Atalanta days. He was unlucky to see his shot crash off the post Kenan Yildiz – 5.5 When Di Gregorio saw red, the Turkish teenager was the obvious sacrificial lamb, which is telling enough. His impact on the left wing was very limited. Dusan Vlahovic – 9 A magical evening for the Serbian who expertly latched on Cambiaso’s square ball to flick it past the goalkeeper. He then dragged the 10-man Juventus back into the match once more with a jaw-dropping strike. Substitutes Federico Gatti – 6.5 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 8.5 After scoring his first Serie A goal over the weekend, the Portuguese has now cemented himself as a hero among Juventus supporters with his maiden Champions League. He dribbled past his markers before drilling the ball past the goalkeeper to complete a historic comeback. Also instigated Vlahovic’s first goal. Mattia Perin – 7 ............ Douglas Luiz – 4 The Brazilian gave away a spot kick seconds following his introduction while protecting his face with his hand, and his cameo never got off the ground. Gave the ball away cheaply and wasn’t on song with his teammates. Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-leipzig-heroic-vlahovic-marvelous-conceicao/

Juventus player ratings v RB Leipzig – Three players share top rating Juventus earned a memorable 3-2 win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League this evening, and most of their players had a good day at the office. Michele di Gregorio – 5.0 He had a good game until he was sent off for that handling outside the area. Nicolo Savona – 6.5 ............ Gleison Bremer – N/A Subbed off very early on. Hopefully, he has not suffered a serious injury. Pierre Kalulu – 7.5 Another solid day at the office as a centre-back. Surely, his move will be made permanent soon. Andrea Cambiaso – 7.5 Defended well even in the closing stages of the game and provided a fine assist for a Vlahovic goal. Weston McKennie – 7.0 ............ Nicolo Fagioli – 8.0 What a superb game he had as he penetrated Leipzig’s defence time and time again. Unlucky not to have scored. Nicolas Gonzalez – N/A ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 6.5 ............ Kenan Yildiz – 7.0 He was having a great game before he had to be subbed off because of the red card. Dusan Vlahovic – 8.0 Another superb performance from the striker. His second goal could win him the best goal of the round. What a player! Substitutes Federico Gatti – 7.0 He came on for the injured Bremer and delivered a fine performance, but not spectacular. Francisco Conceicao – 8.0 He came on for the injured Gonzalez and changed the game with his running before his superb solo goal to earn Juve the points. Mattia Perin – 7.0 ............ Douglas Luiz – 6.0 ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-v-rb-leipzig-three-players-share-top-rating/

RB Leipzig 2-3 Juventus: Incredible comeback victory with 10 men Juventus incredibly fought back from 2-1 down with 10 men in Germany to secure a stunning 3-2 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig with Dusan Vlahovic’s brace and a Francisco Conceicao solo effort. ............ The Germans had a big chance after four minutes when Lois Openda shrugged off Gleison Bremer to roll across for a panicked Pierre Kalulu clearance, but the Brazilian turned his ankle and knee during the incident and had to be replaced by Federico Gatti. Incredibly, he was followed moments later by Nico Gonzalez with a thigh issue, replaced by Francisco Conceicao, so Juve had lost two players and used up two substitution slots within 12 minutes. RB Leipzig took the lead with a sensational goal, as Openda’s absolutely inspired ball over the top found Sesko to control with the right foot, let it bounce and volley in with the left off the underside of the crossbar, giving Michele Di Gregorio no chance. It was only the second goal Juve had conceded all season. ............ Juve came out fighting for the restart, as first Teun Koopmeiners thumped the far post on a McKennie assist when he really should’ve done better. Moments later, Andrea Cambiaso’s cross from the left saw Vlahovic sneak in front of his marker to sweep in at the near post. Leipzig also threatened to restore their lead when Openda’s solo effort smacked against the upright, though moments later Openda was going clear on goal when Di Gregorio came sprinting outside the box and his glove just grazed the ball. Following a VAR review, the goalkeeper was shown a red card for stopping the clear scoring opportunity. It got even worse for Juventus on the resulting free kick, which Douglas Luiz charged down with his arm while trying to protect his face from Xavi Simons. It was the ex-Aston Villa midfielder’s first touch of the game, the referee awarded a penalty following the VAR review and Sesko converted the spot-kick. Nonetheless, 10-man Juventus equalised moments later with a remarkable solo strike from Vlahovic, who bent the vicious finish into the top corner from distance. ............ Instead, Juventus turned it around to lead 3-2 when Francisco Conceicao dribbled past David Raum and bent the finish into the far bottom corner from the tightest of angles. ............ Juventus held on through 10 minutes of added time for an extraordinary victory and have six points from two Champions League games. RB Leipzig 2-3 Juventus Sesko 30, pen 65 (L), Vlahovic 50, 69 (J), Conceicao 82 (J) Sent off: Di Gregorio 59 (J) Read more -> https://football-italia.net/ucl-rb-leipzig-2-3-juventus-incredible-victory/

Ten-man Juventus stun Leipzig with superb win in Germany Juventus earned a sensational 3-2 win against RB Leipzig despite being down to ten men for the majority of the second half. The game started in the worst possible way for Juventus, as they lost Gleison Bremer within the first six minutes due to injury and Nicolas Gonzalez was also substituted minutes later following an injury, with Francisco Conceicao replacing him. Despite these setbacks, the Bianconeri controlled the ball in phases during the first half, but Leipzig opened the scoring through Benjamin Sesko. ............ However, after the break, they responded almost immediately with a goal from the in-form Dusan Vlahovic. Juventus had matched their hosts all night and deserved that equaliser, but their joy was short-lived as Michele Di Gregorio was harshly sent off for handling the ball outside his area. From the resulting free-kick, Douglas Luiz conceded a penalty, and Sesko was on hand to score his second of the game. Nevertheless, Juventus struck back almost immediately with another fine goal from Vlahovic, and the Bianconeri continued to attack their German hosts bravely despite being a man down. ............ Just when it seemed the Bianconeri would settle for a draw, a moment of magic from Conceicao gave Juventus the lead! Leipzig, stunned, tried to find an equaliser, but Juventus, brimming with confidence, matched them in every area of the pitch. Mattia Perin was particularly superb in goal. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/ten-man-juventus-stun-leipzig-with-superb-win-in-germany/

Grande Perin

FRANCISCO CONCEICAO 2-3

Partita incredibile

Ceferin vuole la nostra sconfitta e l'arbitro esegue

Pericolo Lipsia

DUSAN VLAHOVIC 1-1

Prima volta in svantaggio

Lipsia in vantaggio

E vuole 12 milioni

Ha fatto un controllo della palla stile centravanti brasiliano

Vai Cisco!

Deve uscire anche Nico Gonzalez

Entra Gatti

Vlahovic rejects Juventus idea to extend his contract Dusan Vlahovic’s contract expires at the end of next season, and he would earn around €12 million net in the last year of his deal. For this campaign, the striker is reportedly set to earn around €10 million per season at the club, which falls outside the latest financial parameters set by Juventus. The Bianconeri are cutting down on their wage bill and want to offer reasonable salaries to their players. ............ Juventus wants him to spread his earnings over a new contract until 2029, with a salary of around €8 million per season. While that may be a fair salary compared to what the top earners at some Serie A clubs make, Vlahovic is not open to such a significant reduction in his salary. The report claims he would reject an offer of €8 million net per season, insisting that the lowest wage he is willing to accept is €10 million per season. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-vlahovic-rejects-juventus-idea-to-extend-his-contract/

Cambiaso says the responsibility of playing for Juventus has made him improve Andrea Cambiaso is living the dream of most Italian footballers by playing for Juventus, and he understands the significance of wearing the Bianconeri shirt. Juve is the biggest club in Italian football, and the men in black and white showcase some of the most unique talents in the game. Cambiaso recognises that it is a privilege to be one of their players, and he works hard every day to remain relevant at Allianz Stadium. ............ However, Cambiaso has earned the right to continue playing for the club, knowing that Motta has no favourites and will only give chances to those who truly deserve them. This calls for constant improvement, and Cambiaso was asked about his improvements, and he said: “From a physical and mental point of view, playing with this shirt is a responsibility that you have to take on and that’s nice, now I’m more and more focused.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/cambiaso-says-the-responsibility-of-playing-for-juventus-has-made-him-improve/

Enrico Valentini tells Juventus what to expect from RB Leipzig FC Nürnberg’s Enrico Valentini has sent a message to Juventus about RB Leipzig ahead of their Champions League clash today. Juventus has been in fine form both in Europe and domestically this season, but their match against Leipzig will be an even bigger test for the Bianconeri. ............ While Juve has been solid defensively and tough to break down, they are well aware that Leipzig is equally strong at the back, making this an evenly-matched contest. It means we are in for an interesting game, and Valentini said: “Without beating around the bush, they are a tough team that makes intensity and aggression their best weapons. The attack is among the best three in the Bundesliga, then in terms of names (Sesko, Openda and Xavi) they have almost nothing to envy the top clubs. I really like their game”. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/enrico-valentini-tells-juventus-what-to-expect-from-rb-leipzig/