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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Last 16 - 6-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CELTIC Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Firay Aydinus (Turkey) HT 1-0: Matri sinks Celtic again Mar 6, 2013 Alessandro Matri scored at Parkhead and beat Fraser Forster again, as Juventus lead Celtic 1-0 at half-time. The Bianconeri had a 3-0 lead from the first leg in Glasgow, so rested players such as Claudio Marchisio, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Giorgio Chiellini and Mirko Vucinic. Luca Marrone had his debut Champions League start. Giorgios Samaras and Charlie Mulgrew were available again for the Hoops. The weather in Turin was awfully familiar for the 3,000 travelling Scottish fans, as it had been raining heavily all day. The Celtic all-black strip was also familiar, as it resembled Juve’s away kit. A classy Paul Pogba ‘Cruyff turn’ set up Fabio Quagliarella, but the striker was not quick enough and Fraser Forster was able to smother at his feet. Both Quagliarella and Joe Ledley unleashed screamers from distance that went wide, though the Celtic man was considerably closer to the top corner. It was Juventus who took the lead with Alessandro Matri and a real poacher’s goal. Andrea Barzagli was responsible for much of it, as he robbed a distracted Gary Hooper in midfield, set up Quagliarella for a shot between Kelvin Wilson’s legs, beaten away by Forster into the path of Matri. Gigi Buffon needed a sensational one-handed save on the line when Kris Commons’ shot was deflected by Hooper, but the goalkeeper somehow readjusted his position to palm it upwards. Arturo Vidal threatened to make it 2-0 on the counter, but leaned back to fire over the bar from the D. Samaras had a great chance when he got down the left past Federico Peluso and flashed a ball across the face of goal, but Hooper came sliding in a fraction of a second too late to make contact. Vidal went on the counter, his shot too weak and central to beat Forster. Juventus 1-0 Celtic (Half-Time, 4-0 on agg) Scorers: Matri 24 (J) JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Marrone, Bonucci; Padoin, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Peluso; Matri, Quagliarella CELTIC: Forster; Matthews, Wilson, Wanyama, Izaguirre; Samaras, Kayal, Ledley, Mulgrew; Commons, Hooper Ref: Aydinus (TUR)

58% possesso palla per il Celtic nel primo tempo!

Errore di Padoin.

Quaglia rischia il giallo.

Scozzesi vicini all'1-1.

ANDREA PIRLO!

Samauras ...

Mission impossible per il Celtic.

Lennon, ora ne dovete fare 4.

Grandissimo Barzagli!

ALESSANDRO MATRI 1-0

L'arbitro é turco come quello di ieri sera di Man united-Real.

Quagliarella sbaglia il passaggio.

Bel tiro di Ledley, di poco fuori.

Ingenuo Peluso.

Che bravo Pogba!

Mi sa che non é colpa dell'arbitro se gli scozzesi sono scarsi ....

No, é la veritá.

Tre curiositá: • Non é mai successo nella storia della CL che una squadra che ha perso la partita di andata in casa per 0-3, abbia passato il turno. • La Juve non ha concesso nessun goal negli ultimi 400 minuti in CL, nessuno ha fatto meglio di noi in questa edizione. • Georgios Samaras ha segnato in tutte le partite in trasferta nella CL in questa stagione.

Boh, siamo in vantaggio 3-0!

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Last 16 - 6-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CELTIC Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Firay Aydinus (Turkey) Line-ups: Juventus-Celtic Mar 6, 2013 Juventus rotate the squad with Paul Pogba and Fabio Quagliarella as they welcome Celtic in their Champions League Round of 16 clash. The Bianconeri won the first leg 3-0 in Glasgow, so it will take something extraordinary for the Hoops to turn this around in Turin. Kick-off is at 19.45 GMT. Coach Antonio Conte warned he would not be taking this game lightly, but he also looks to the quarter-finals. Claudio Marchisio, Arturo Vidal and Stephan Lichtsteiner are one booking away from suspension in Europe. Vidal is banned this weekend in Serie A against Catania, so he is given a spot in the starting XI anyway. Pogba replaces Marchisio in midfield, while Quagliarella gets his first start in a month alongside Alessandro Matri. Qualification aside, they will be eager to maintain Juve’s 17-match unbeaten run in all UEFA competition. Martin Caceres, Nicolas Anelka and Paolo De Ceglie are out injured, while Luca Marrone is given a rare start at centre-back. Celtic were without Giorgios Samaras for the first leg, but his is back to play at the Juventus Stadium and starts with Kris Commons and Gary Hooper. Teenage forward Tony Watt has not made the trip due to a bruised foot, joining Scott Brown and Mikael Lustig on the treatment table. Charlie Mulgrew has missed the last three games with a muscular problem, but is in the starting XI. JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Marrone, Bonucci; Padoin, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Peluso; Matri, Quagliarella Juventus bench: Storari, Vucinic, Giovinco, Asamoah, Giaccherini, Chiellini, Isla CELTIC: Forster; Matthews, Wilson, Wanyama, Izaguirre; Samaras, Kayal, Ledley, Mulgrew; Commons, Hooper Celtic bench: Zaluska, Ambrose, Miku, Stokes, Lassad, McGeouch, Forrest

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Last 16 - 6-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CELTIC Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Firay Aydinus (Turkey) Pogba starts for Juventus against Celtic in Champions League second-leg clash Antonio Conte has handed the ex-Manchester United man a start as the Serie A giants look to seal their passage through to the quarter-finals of Europe’s elite competition. Mar 6, 2013 Paul Pogba starts for Juventus in their Champions League last 16 second-leg tie at home to Celtic. Juventus hold a 3-0 advantage from the first leg and Antonio Conte has handed ex-Manchester United man Pogba a start in midfield alongside veteran Italy international Andrea Pirlo and highly-rated Arturo Vidal. While upfront Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Matri get the nod over former Roma man Mirko Vucinic. As for the visitors, Neil Lennon will be hoping Gary Hooper can get himself onto the score sheet. Victor Wanyama will be hoping to continue his impressive Champions League campaign by anchoring his side’s midfield. JUVENTUS: Buffon, Barzagli, Marrone, Bonucci, Padoin, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Peluso, Matri, Quagliarella Subs: Storari, Vucinic, Giovinco, Asamoah, Giaccherini, Chiellini, Isla CELTIC: Forster; Matthews, Wilson, Wanyama, Izaguirre; Samaras, Kayal, Ledley, Mulgrew; Commons, Hooper Subs: Zaluska, Ambrose, Miku, Stokes, Lassad, McGeouch, Forrest

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Last 16 - 6-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CELTIC Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Firay Aydinus (Turkey) Champions League: Juventus out to end Celtic's adventure at last-16 stage Mar 6, 2013 Celtic have it all to do in the return leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 encounter with Juventus. A 3-0 defeat at Parkhead in the initial meeting between the two sides has left the Bhoys with a mountain to climb. They were, however, able to offer enough on home soil to suggest that they are capable of troubling the hosts in Turin. A clean sheet will be essential on Italian soil, but Neil Lennon knows his side must get on the front foot if they are to prolong their European adventure. Celtic will be fully aware of the size of the task facing them on Wednesday, with Juve currently top of Serie A and unbeaten in continental competition. The SPL leaders have nothing to lose, though, in midweek and have been urged by Lennon to ensure that they leave nothing on the field as they go in search of 'a miracle'. You can only watch the best Champions League coverage here on Sky Sports. Watch Juventus v Celtic exclusively live on Sky Sports 1HD and Sky Go tonight from 7pm. Click here for more details JUVENTUS Juventus coach Antonio Conte is considering whether to rest players. Stephan Lichtsteiner, Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal are all one booking away from a suspension and could be left out of the starting line-up. Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka is doubtful after sitting out a 1-1 draw with Napoli on Friday with a back problem, while Martin Caceres is nursing a similar complaint. Paolo De Ceglie misses out with a thigh injury and Simone Pepe will not figure again in 2012/13 after undergoing surgery to resolve a thigh issue initially picked up in pre-season. CELTIC Celtic striker Tony Watt has been ruled out of Lennon's plans. The teenager suffered a bruised foot in training on Monday and did not travel with the squad as they left for Turin on Tuesday morning. Scott Brown (abductor) and Mikael Lustig (thigh) remain sidelined but Charlie Mulgrew could return to the team after missing three games with a muscle problem. Lennon is unsure if Mulgrew is fit enough to start, but Georgios Samaras and James Forrest are available. Opta stats • No side has ever overturned a 3-0 deficit at home in the first-leg in the history of the Champions League. • Juventus haven't conceded a goal in their last 400 minutes in the Champions League, the longest run in the competition this season. • Georgios Samaras has scored in each of his three away games in the Champions League this season.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Last 16 - 6-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CELTIC Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Firay Aydinus (Turkey) Juventus XI to face Celtic Mar 6, 2013 Juventus’ Claudio Marchisio is set to start against Celtic in the Champions League tonight despite being one yellow card away from suspension. Boss Antonio Conte will place Stephan Lichtsteiner and Arturo Vidal on the bench given that they are in the same situation, but the Italian international will play in the second leg tie. The Old Lady have one foot in the last eight of the Champions League after their 3-0 win in Glasgow last month. With such an advantage, the tactician is expected to make changes in all areas of his side against the Scottish giants. Luca Marrone will play in the middle of a back-three, while Mauricio Isla and Paul Pogba will start in midfield. Kwadwo Asamoah also returns after he was rested for the 1-1 draw at Napoli. In attack, Alessandro Matri will be partnered by Fabio Quagliarella. Juventus probable: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Marrone; Isla, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Quagliarella, Matri.