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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) FC Nordsjaelland defender Jores Okore ready to step up against Juventus Nov 7, 2012 FC Nordsjaelland defender Jores Okore admits the team may be nervous ahead of kick-off against Italian giants Juventus when they meet in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, but he remains optimistic they can claim a positive result. The plucky Danes stunned their illustrious opposition a fortnight ago as they held Juve to a draw in Copenhagen, but the Superliga champions now face a testing trip to Turin to take on the Serie A title-holders and Okore expects a completely different match. "I will probably be a little nervous when we go into the match," said the stopper, whose side sit bottom of Group E and two points adrift of third-placed Juve. "It is a big job but I am ready to take responsibility, and I am good at telling myself that it's just a football game." Juventus assistant manager Angelo Alessio is targeting the knockout stages for the Italians and believes that such an achievement would represent significant progress for a side that was only promoted from Serie B in 2007. He said: "We would like to move forward in the Champions League and to get in the knockout stage. But we also know that we are on a path of growth, we have not forgotten where we came from and that we have so many rookies in this team." Juventus will hand a fitness test to Mirko Vucinic, with the Montenegrin striker a doubt after suffering a calf injury against Inter Milan at the weekend. Fabio Quagliarella, Alessandro Matri and Nicklas Bendtner are all vying to replace Vucinic, although the latter has still to score since joining on loan from Arsenal. Nordsjaelland will make a late decision on whether captain Nicolai Stokholm will be fit to play after sustaining a calf injury. He has travelled to Turin with the rest of the squad after a scan on Monday was positive after he sat out the weekend's game against Sonderjyske.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Juventus vs. FC Nordsjælland Preview: A Must-Win Situation Nov 7, 2012 JUST WIN, DAMMIT. Here are six words I've never typed in my 16 months writing for this blog: "Juventus is coming off a loss." I don't know what to do. These new-found words are killing me. I'm just not used to this. Okay, fine. I'll carry on. Juventus begins the second round of Champions League group fixtures with only one objective: GOTTA WIN. That's the only thing that matters. Because of three draws in the first three group games, there's now nothing else that needs to be done The situation is clear: Juventus needs to win out to leapfrog Chelsea in the Group E standings. That's not exactly a monumental task to ask, especially since the defending European champs have to face Shakhtar tomorrow. But, with Chelsea coming to Turin in a couple weeks and a huge trip to Ukraine lurking in the distance, now is the time to snap out of this Champions League funk and get some momentum going again. I know I haven't said it in awhile, so here goes nothing: AVANTI! GOOD NEWS The line of thinking is that after a team loses, it gets pissed off. So, if a team loses to its arch-rival, it would be even more pissed off, right? That's the hope. That's what everybody wants to see from Juventus tomorrow night when they take the field. And even more motivation: How Juventus played the last time they faced the Danish champions. If that isn't enough reason to get up for this one and then go out and get three points, then I don't know what to say. The fixture list has been kind to Juve when it comes to who is scheduled back-to-back games in the Champions League. BAD NEWS It's the Champions League and Juventus has been doing a lot of not winning in Europe lately. That's probably gonna have to change as soon as possible, fellas. Just a piece of advice there for you. WHAT TO WATCH FOR 1. How Juventus starts. This is here for the sole reason of how they started last time Nordsjaelland was the opponents: TERRIBLY. Juve can't afford to have the Danish champs hanging around and risk there being any chance of a draw. Sure, a win is a win. But will anybody really feel comfortable if Juventus are playing mediocre and it's still tied 0-0 with not much time to be played? An early goal will do wonders to help Juve get three points. Although, the last time that happened it didn't really help in the grand scheme of things... 2. How Juventus finishes the game. You mention one, you're probably going to get the other. That's just how things go. And mainly since Juventus' second half against Inter wasn't very good at all, it's going to be interesting to see how things go the next time around. Up until Saturday's loss, Juve have been relatively strong when it comes to holding leads in the second half. But, with a loss in the rear view mirror now, it's going to be interesting to see how exactly the team responds. Gee, where have I said that before? I should stop repeating myself in this preview. 3. The Mirko Effect. Do Juventus bring the mustached wonder back from his injury he suffered against Inter for a must-win Champions League contest and then sit him out over the weekend against Pescara? Or, do Juventus have Vucinic lay low and have him available against one of Serie A's newest teams? 4. Matri Watch 2012. Why? Because of this: Alessio: Matri will start tomorrow night and will be partnered by Quagliarella or Giovinco So, we know one of the starting strikers, thus making point No. 3 somewhat meaningless at this point since we know Vucinic won't play from the opening whistle. It's another chance for Matri to try and show his potential as the striker shuffle continues. His dip in form is pretty well documented by now, so I won't say much more than that. But if he's struggling, don't be surprised if Angelo Alessio has a quick hook and goes to somebody else. 5. The Giovinco Effect. Man, this lil' fella sure gets people talking — and it was no different after the Inter loss. The doubters were out in full force on the Twitter machine. Some of the criticism was valid, some probably a bit over the top considering who Juventus had just lost to. But the fact still remains that Super Seba has yet to totally find his feet since returning in the summer. Some people's patience is wearing out, some are still keeping the faith in the Juve youth product. I, myself, like to think I'm in the second group. But there's no denying that if he wants to start more often than not for the immediate future, things are going to have to improve. 6. The home crowd. Not because they were so great the last time the Champions League came to Juventus Stadium, it's because they weren't. Things are supposed to be resolved between the ultras and the club, but who really knows what is really the case sometimes. All I know is that the stadio better be rocking for the last two home games of the group stage. If not, there will be a lot of questions to be asked. My starting XI (3-5-2): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Caceres, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Matri, Giovinco

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Juventus vs Nordsjælland PREVIEW: A Bit Of Perspective Nov 7, 2012 It hasn’t been a great week by recent standards. But considering that one year ago Juventus was hovering just on the outskirts of the top of the table, with the most optimistic hope for a top-3 finish and a return to the Champions League brings back perspective – that when tifosi were stunned from a loss to Inter Milan, it was only because it prevented the 50th – read that again, yes 50th – consecutive undefeated match from occurring, well… A bit of perspective is in order. It’s time to bring perspective away from domestic competition and think about what the initial goal from last season, the UCL. Having accomplished that and then some, bringing home a serious piece of silverware, the bianconeri stay home to face Nordsjaelland in what is undoubtedly a must-win in order to keep their Champions League hopes alive (or at least into the knockout stage in order to secure that revenue remains on its way in). It’s a bit of dejavu all over again for Juventus, as a paltry 3 points out of 3 games conjures memories from the team’s last jaunt into Europe (the secondary competition that is). Despite all three draws coming from behind and arguably showing that ‘grinta’ rediscovered after last year, some wonderful opportunities to gain a foothold in the group have gone squandered. Sitting in third place, they need to capture all three points at home against the little Danes that could; especially considering that the next two fixtures are away at Shakhtar and, albeit home, against defending Champions Chelsea. Nordsjaelland, meanwhile, have just about saw the clock hit 11:59 from inside their magic pumpkin. Although, what is critical to note is that the one point they’ve earned in their first trip to Europe’s elite competition was against yours truly. What will be key is whether Juventus can recoup and recover from the aforementioned defeat from last weekend. A common narrative from the aftermath has been that exact question. Yes, it is true that champions are made out of that ability. Juventus under Antonio Conte have never experienced that before, so their ability to rebound is virtually untested to this point (absent a post-scudetto hangover-induced thrashing to Napoli). That, and whether the rigors of playing on three fronts will finally catch up to them. Despite that, reports suggest that interim coach Carrera Alessio (edit: whoever it is at this point) will play it safe with most of the lineup. I am a bit surprised to not see the lineup shift a bit more, expecting perhaps to see Lucio or Martin Caceres make a spot start to provide a breather for Andrea Barzagli or Giorgio Chiellini; although the former’s recent displays probably attest to why not. Perhaps more surprising, recent hero teenage mutant ninja Pogba finding a spot in the starting XI. Per recent custom, the only changes seem to be the perpetually moving striker-carousel. Although goalless, Niklas Bendtner has looked decent off the ball and is surely not lacking in confidence – something a team with a tendency to miss that last winning goal could use a bit more of in the final third – and could also find a start against his (and Lars’) countrymen. As for Nordsjælland, you’re lucky I can deliver a probable XI. Although rumors have been swirling that a certain Danish writer of JuventiKNOWS is offering readers one swift kick to his Danish groin per person in order to soften the blow in the event of dropped points. At press time, these reports could neither be confirmed nor denied, so I’ll just go ahead and confirm them to be on the safe side. Juventus Probable Formation: (3-5-2) Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Matri, Quagliarella Nordsjaelland Probable Formation: (4-3-3) Hansen; Parkhurst, Okore, Runje, Mtiliga; Adu, Lorentzen, Stockholm; Laudrup, Beckmann, John What makes a truly championship-caliber team is the ability to show resiliency in the wake of crushing defeat. Let’s not forget that the Mourinho-era Inter — a team widely regarded as one of the recent best in Italian and European football — never came close to such a long unbeaten run, even losing to an eventual 7th place Juventus during the course of that historic treble-winning season. The response in Turin will be key in terms of momentum moving forward, with ramifications beyond the Champions League. And for the love of God, let’s please just have a win in Europe already.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Juventus must defeat Nordsjaelland at all costs, insists Alessio The Bianconeri assistant coach is aware of the importance of Wednesday's encounter, and has stressed that the team need to triumph over the Danish champions. Nov 7, 2012 Angelo Alessio has insisted that Juventus cannot afford to spill points against Nordsjaelland in their quest to claim a place in the Champions League knokout stages. The Serie A champions currently sit third in Group E after three draws, and their assistant coach has made it clear that they desperately need a victory to advance to the round of 16. "We understand the importance of this game. It’s an encounter to be won at all costs," Alessio said at a press conference. "In order to do this we need to be determined and hungry to get the result. We’re aiming to progress in the Champions League and get through to the last 16. "But we also acknowledge that we’re still developing as a side. Let’s not forget where we started out and the fact that we have many players experiencing this competition for the first time." Wednesday's match at the Juventus Stadium is scheduled to kick off at 20:45CET.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Bendtner eyes Champions League goal Nov 7, 2012 Nicklas Bendtner is hoping to hit the back of the net for Juventus against Nordsjaelland tonight – but he’s not expected to start. The Italian champions will entertain the Danish side at the Juventus Stadium in a game they must win after collecting just three draws from three games so far this term. “I want to score my first Champions League goal for Juventus,” the attacker, on loan from Arsenal, stated. The Old Lady, however, are set to field a front two consisting of Alessandro Matri alongside either Sebastian Giovinco or Fabio Quagliarella. Mirko Vucinic will not be risked because of a fitness issue. Juventus possible: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Matri, Giovinco.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Juventus in need of a reaction Nov 7, 2012 Juventus lost their unbeaten record on Saturday and, as Luca Cetta writes, they need to rediscover their hunger tonight against Nordsjaelland. There was something in the air in the black and white half of Turin on Sunday. It was a sensation rarely felt since May 2011. Then it was another in a line of continual disappointments. This was more unexpected. After 49 Serie A games without tasting defeat, Juventus witnessed their run come to a screeching halt at the hands of bitter rivals Inter. Not since Parma’s 2-0 win in Week 37 of season 2010-11 had they placed a stroke in the L column. Nine games prior was the last home defeat, against Milan. Like a never-ending goods train Juventus chugged along undefeated. Antonio Conte now faces a first in his Bianconeri stint – rebounding from a loss. They’ve lost before under the former captain, the Coppa Italia Final last term. But on that occasion they did not have to bounce back four days later. This loss dented their aura of invincibility, which Conte needs to drill into his players again. Perhaps he will turn to the mythical ‘bat of nails’ to gain the required reaction. It did wonders for joker in the pack Simone Pepe last season. Short of greeting every player with a whack of the bat as they entered Vinovo after the loss, Conte would have reminded his squad at training that this season is no cruise, even for the deemed favourites. Recent performances – even if the right results were obtained – proved that. Saturday also proved that. It followed the recent trend. Starting well, switching off then finishing with a late flurry. Perhaps after taking the lead Juventus expected to walk away with a win, after all it had occurred so many times during the past year. This was to be different. The Bianconeri were punished by a team in fine form who tactically out-thought the Turin giants. As they pushed at the death Juve were hit at the other end. Captain Gianluigi Buffon felt Juventus were carefree. “I did not like our attitude after we went 1-0 up. I don’t understand why we sat there waiting for them outside our own box, we were far too carefree. In my view we could’ve dealt with the game differently, but after 15 minutes we just left the initiative to them.” Not since the demolition of Roma have Juventus battered an opponent. Gone are the swashbuckling displays of 2011-12, replaced by in-part brilliance and individual moments. With the additions to the calendar it is to be expected the level of intensity will not remain at its peak constantly. And after the drop, it is up to Conte to remind the team only with hard work will they prevail. Aside from the change in mentality, the visit of Nordsjaelland is a chance to alter personnel. Bring in players hungry to succeed, players with something to prove. Paul Pogba, Fabio Quagliarella and Mauricio Isla fit the bill. Another has been guaranteed a spot from the first whistle – Alessandro Matri will start in place of the injured Mirko Vucinic. The Old Lady is aware anything less than a win over the Danes will signal the end of her Champions League campaign. This means snapping the European draw-a-thon. They must put Nordsjaelland to the sword, boosting confidence and qualification chances. Use anger of the weekend loss to spur them. Channel their inner-Conte and Juve will be on their way towards victory. As Buffon indicated the run had to end at some point. In context of the Champions League, possibly it came at the right time as Juventus looks to rediscover their verve in a must-win circumstance. As far as Serie A is concerned, Juve remains first with the second best attack and equal-second best defence. One loss is not a disaster. They just need a reminder of what this Juventus is about.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Juventus - Nordsjaelland Preview: Danes prepare for Bianconeri backlash Having capitulated at the hands of one of their fiercest rivals at the weekend, the Old Lady will be hoping to win in style against the Superliga champions. Nov 6, 2012 PROBABLE LINE-UPS JUVENTUS Buffon Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah Matri, Giovinco FC NORDSJAELLAND Hansen Parkhurst, Okore, Runje, Mtiliga Christensen, Adu Lorentzen, Beckmann, John Nordstrand Juventus will be hoping to bounce back from their 3-1 defeat to Inter on Saturday with a victory over Danish side Nordsjaelland on Wednesday. Antonio Conte's men went 49 league games undefeated before the weekend's blip, however, their form in Europe has left much to be desired, not taken three points from any of their Champions League clashes this season while they have also drawn their last nine games in the competition - a record few would envy. And perhaps a reason behind the lack of victories for the Bianconeri has been there lack of an out-and-out goalscorer upfront with Conte yet to get the most out of his strikers at his disposal. Mirko Vucinic, who scored when the two sides met on matchday three, is a doubt for the hosts after coming off against Inter at the weekend, which could give Nicklas Bendtner the opportunity to stake his claim. Giorgio Chiellini is a booking away from suspension which could mean he would miss Juve's next match in Europe against Chelsea. Meanwhile, Nordsjaelland come into this encounter off a 2-1 victory in the Superliga against SonderjyskE. The visitors lie second in their domestic league but results in Europe so far have suggested Kasper Hjulmand's side have struggled with the step up in class. However, the performance last time out against Wednesday's opponents would certainly give cause for optimism. The Danish side more than matched their illustrious counterparts with Mikkel Beckmann giving his team the lead with a wonderful free-kick only to be pegged back by Vucinic's equaliser. The Danes could be without skipper Nicolai Stokholm, who travelled to Turin with the squad, but missed the weekend's match with a calf injury while Lasse Petry is also unavailable. Defenders Patrick Mtiliga and Ivan Runje are one booking away from a suspension. DID YOU KNOW? • In the last 11 games at home in Europe, Juventus' record reads W2 D8 L1, though, they have only been defeated once in their last 23 games in Turin. • The Bianconeri have conceded three of their four goals in the Champions League this season from outside the penalty area. • The Serie A champions have played Danish opponents once back in 1982 where they played Hvidovre. Juventus won 4-1 away from home but in the second leg, the Danes came back from 3-0 in the last 15 minutes to draw 3-3. • Nordsjaelland, along with Dinamo Kiev, Spartak Moscow and Manchester City have conceded the most goals (7) this campaign. Mikkel Beckmann has netted the club's only strike in the Champions League. • The Danes have struggled away from home having lost three of their last five matches on the road. • The Farum based side were only formed 21 years ago and are making their first appearance in the Champions League along with Malaga and Montpellier. Head to Head UEFA Champions League ‎- Oct 23, 2012 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - Juventus 1 Last Five Matches JUVENTUS Nov 3, 2012 - Juventus 1 - FC Internazionale 3 - Serie A Oct 31, 2012 - Juventus 2 - Bologna 1 - Serie A Oct 28, 2012 - Catania 0 - Juventus 1 - Serie A Oct 23, 2012 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - Juventus 1 - UCL Oct 20, 2012 - Juventus 2 - SSC Napoli 0 - Serie A FC Nordsjælland Oct 23, 2012 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - Juventus 1 - UCL Oct 2, 2012 - FC Nordsjælland 0 - Chelsea FC 4 - UCL Sep 19, 2012 - Shakhtar Donetsk 2 - FC Nordsjælland 0 - UCL Jul 8, 2012 - Twente 2 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - FR Aug 25, 2011 - Sporting Lisbon 2 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - EL Players to Watch Arturo Vidal Vidal has come to his side's rescue many times this season and it may well come down to him to give the Bianconeri the edge here. The Chilean is the club's top goalscorer this season with six goals and scored against Chelsea earlier on in the group stages. Has been struggling with form of late, though, did find the net at Catania. Could be the difference here in midfield for the hosts. Mikkel Beckmann Beckmann scored an excellent curling effort which beat Gianluigi Buffon in goals when they two sides faced each other on matchday three and found the net at the weekend, grabbing his 10th goal in the Superliga this term. He has a real eye for goal, and the Juve defenders will have to pay close attention to his running and accurate finishing. Prediction The hosts have been stuttering of late but should have enough to see off their Danish visitors, it is a must-win game for the Italians if they want to avoid early elimination from the tournament but with no obvious goalscorer it may rest on the shoulders of the midfield to find the back of the net. Editor's Prediction Juventus 2 - 0 FC Nordsjaelland

................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (1^ giornata di ritorno) Juventus Stadium - Torino mercoledì 7-11-2012 - Ore 20:45 Arbitro: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Verso Juventus-Nordsjaelland: Matri guida la riscossa bianconera, danesi a caccia dell'impresa La 'Vecchia Signora' ha bisogno di trovare i primi tre punti della sua campagna europea. Quagliarella e Giovinco si giocano la seconda maglia a disposizione in attacco. 7 novembre, 2012 PROBABILI FORMAZIONI JUVENTUSBuffon Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah Matri, Giovinco NORDSJAELLAND Hansen Parkhurst, Okore, Runje, Mtiliga Christensen, Adu Lorentzen, Beckmann, John Nordstrand QUI JUVENTUS Niente turnover, Antonio Conte ha deciso di affidarsi alla squadra scelta sabato scorso per il big match contro l'Inter. Ci saranno dunque ancora Vidal e Marchisio ai lati di Pirlo, si accomoda in panchina Pogba. In attacco non ci sarà Vucinic, destinato al massimo alla panchina: Matri sicuro titolare, al suo fianco Giovinco favorito su Quagliarella. Pepe unico indisponibile per motivi familiari. QUI NORDSJæLLAND Hjulmand dovrebbe presentare la stessa squadra vista all'andata in Danimarca eccezion fatta per capitan Nicolai Stokholm, convocato ma in dubbio dopo aver saltato l'ultima gara di campionato a causa di un problema al polpaccio, e Andreas Laudrup, che dovrebbe partire dalla panchina per far spazio a Nordstrand, con Beckmann in posizione di trequartista. Indisponibile Petry, in diffida Mtiliga e Runje. IL MOMENTO La Juventus arriva a quest'appuntamento con tanta voglia di riscatto dopo aver subito la prima sconfitta in casa: contro il Nordsjaelland serve una grande risposta e soprattutto serve trovare i tre punti per poter guardare con maggiore ottimismo alle ultime due gare decisive contro Chelsea e Shakhtar. La formazione scandinava non attraversa il miglior periodo della propria stagione ma ha trovato fiducia nel punto strappato all'andata a Copenhagen. LA CHIAVE L'approccio alla gara sarà decisivo. Buffon all'indomani della sconfitta contro l'Inter ha ammesso che alla Juventus è "calata un pò la fame": serve ritrovare spirito, entusiasmo e motivazioni, la musichetta della Champions potrebbe essere corroborante per Madama. I PROTAGONISTI E' la grande chance di Alessandro Matri, il cui impiego è stato annunciato da Alessio in conferenza stampa: l'attaccante ex Cagliari ha bisogno di vivere una notte da protagonista dopo esser stato un pò messo da parte nelle ultime settimane. Nelle file dei danesi occhi sul giovane difensore Okore e sul fantasioso Beckmann, già protagonista nel match d'andata. Testa a Testa UEFA Champions League - 23/ott/2012 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - Juventus 1 Ultime 5 Partite JUVENTUS 03/nov/2012 - Juventus 1 - Inter 3 - Serie A 31/ott/2012 - Juventus 2 - Bologna 1 - Serie A 28/ott/2012 - Catania 0 - Juventus 1 - Serie A 23/ott/2012 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - Juventus 1 - UCL 20/ott/2012 - Juventus 2 - Napoli 0 - Serie A FC Nordsjælland 23/ott/2012 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - Juventus 1 - UCL 02/ott/2012 - FC Nordsjælland 0 - Chelsea FC 4 - UCL 19/set/2012 - Shakhtar 2 - FC Nordsjælland 0 - UCL 08/lug/2012 - Twente 2 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - AMI 25/ago/2011 - Sporting 2 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - EL Previsione Juventus 2 - 0 FC Nordsjaelland

................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (1^ giornata di ritorno) Juventus Stadium - Torino mercoledì 7-11-2012 - Ore 20:45 Arbitro: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Confronti ufficiali 1 Vittorie Juventus 0 Pareggi 1 Vittorie Nordsjaelland 0 Goals Juventus 1 Goals Nordsjaelland 1 Juventus - Nordsjaelland a Torino Confronti ufficiali 0 Vittorie Juventus 0 Pareggi 0 Vittorie Nordsjaelland 0 Goals Juventus 0 Goals Nordsjaelland 0 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro il Nordsjaelland 1 presenza Bendtner Nicklas 1 Bonucci Leonardo 1 Buffon Gianluigi 1 Chiellini Giorgio 1 De Ceglie Paolo 1 Giaccherini Emanuele 1 Giovinco Sebastian 1 Isla Mauricio Anibal 1 Lucio Lucimar da Silva Ferre 1 Marchisio Claudio 1 goal Vucinic Mirko Ultimi confronti diretti 23.10.2012 Champions League Nordsjaelland-Juventus 1-1 Giocate 1 - Vittorie Juventus 0 - Pareggi 1 - Vittorie Nordsjaelland 0 - Goals Juventus 1 - Goals Nordsjaelland 1

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Nordsjaelland outcome could shape Juventus' season, says Bonucci The 25-year-old looks to put Sunday's defeat to Inter in the Derby d'Italia behind him, and now focuses on the midweek European clash against the Danish champions. Nov 6, 2012 Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has expressed the need for a good performance from himself and his team-mates in Wednesday's Champions League Group E tussle with Nordsjaelland. The Old Lady face a great deal of pressure in this match, as they find themselves third in their pool after three matches, with the Danish side biting ankles just two points behind. “It’s a game that needs to be won, just like all the others," Bonucci told reporters in Vinovo, "Failure to win would place us in the Europa League or even see us go out of Europe altogether. “Not qualifying could also have an impact on the rest of our season. We're approaching the clash on the back of three draws, meaning [a victory] is the only objective we’re aiming for." And to get that victory, the ex-Bari man made clear what will need to happen, adding; "We’ll take to the field tomorrow night with the desire to get back to being the team that beat everyone and always imposed its own style of play.” After Juve's 3-1 loss Saturday to Inter, the club that he began his footballing career at, Bonucci said that the mistakes need to be eradicated from their game before Wednesday. "After putting in a true Juventus performance during the first twenty minutes, we then retreated and no longer ran like we did at the start."

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Nordsjaelland: 'Pressure on Juve' Nov 6, 2012 Nordsjaelland can take advantage of the “pressure” Juventus are under, insists Coach Kasper Hjulmand ahead of tomorrow night’s Champions League match. The Danes already caused a huge upset when they held the Serie A winners to a 1-1 draw in the home fixture and visit Turin on Wednesday evening. “We know that this is going to be a difficult game, but we do believe,” said Hjulmand. “Juventus will be playing under pressure and if they struggle to score, or we get the goal first, they could suffer a psychological blow. “It’s true that this is a team of champions who are therefore accustomed to stress, but we remain confident in our chances of doing well. “Juve are playing at home and will press the ball, as we saw against Inter, but if we win back possession in midfield and go on the counter then we can cause them problems.” Nicklas Bendtner could feature as a substitute, but the Danish international has not impressed so far in his Bianconeri career. “He has played in recent games, so it is only to be expected the squad will be rotated and he might not play against us. “I hope he can soon score and break through this drought.”

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Juve name Nordsjaelland squad Nov 6, 2012 Juventus have named their squad for tomorrow’s Champions League match with Nordsjaelland. The only absentee is Simone Pepe, who has been given permission to miss the game due to a family matter. There are no real injuries for Coach Antonio Conte and assistant manager Angelo Alessio to contend with in Turin. The Danish side surprised Juventus in the last round with a 1-1 draw and now visit the Juventus Stadium. Juventus squad for Nordsjaelland: 1 Buffon, 2 Lucio, 3 Chiellini, 4 Caceres, 6 Pogba, 8 Marchisio, 9 Vucinic, 11 De Ceglie, 12 Giovinco, 15 Barzagli, 17 Bendtner, 19 Bonucci, 20 Padoin, 21 Pirlo, 22 Asamoah, 23 Vidal, 24 Giaccherini, 26 Lichtsteiner, 27 Quagliarella, 30 Storari, 32 Matri, 33 Isla, 34 Rubinho, 39 Marrone

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Bonucci: No win, no Champions League Nov 6, 2012 Leonardo Bonucci has admitted that Juventus deserve to be knocked out of the Champions League if they fail to beat Nordsjaelland. The Bianconeri host the Danish champions on Tuesday, and the 25-year-old has conceded that his team won't be worthy of the tournament if they lose to Kasper Hjulmand's men. “It is a game we have to win,” he told a Press conference. “Our goal is to qualify, so if we do not get three points we deserve to play in the Europa League or be excluded all together.” He then commented on Saturday's loss to Inter that saw their 49-match unbeaten run come to an end. “We dominated the first 20 minutes,” he said. “But then, after that, we were not the same Juventus. We were punished by a lot of mistakes – we have to improve in attack and in possession genereall. “When you've got the ball, the opponents can't you hurt – that's obvious.”

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Alessio: Win is a must Nov 6, 2012 Juventus assistant Angelo Alessio has confirmed that tomorrow's match with Nordsjaelland is a must win if they are to progress in Europe. The Bianconeri host the Danish champions on Wednesday, and the 47-year-old former midfielder has admitted that the club have to gain three points if they are to qualify from Champions League Group E. “We have to win if we are to move forward in Europe,” he told a Press conference. “If we play well we will win, if we don't, well....we'll have to pray. “We have to keep attacking and moving forward as a team, but it is clear that it takes time to build something impressive in this competition. Just look at Roberto Mancini or Carlo Ancelotti – there are a lot of newcomers not doing so well.” He also commented on the attacking options ahead of tomorrow's match. “Alessandro Matri will start on Wednesday, alongside either Fabio Quagliarella or Sebastian Giovinco. We are happy with all our strikers and believe in their quality. “Mirko Vucinic has a bruised calf, so we want to rest him. Nicklas Bendtner has started well, but we expect him to improve and get on the scoresheet soon.” The 47-year-old concluded by remarking on Saturday's loss to Inter, that saw the club's 49-match unbeaten run come to an end. “After the first 20 minutes we could have been 3-0 up, but we made a lot of mistakes and that cost us dearly. “Inter are a good team and I think they can compete for the title. You only have to look at their attack to see they're a great team.”

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (4th leg) - 7-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - NORDSJAELLAND Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Macedonia) Juventus ponder Pogba selection Nov 6, 2012 Juventus boss Antonio Conte is reportedly considering the use of Paul Pogba in Wednesday’s must-win Champions League game against Nordsjaelland. The Frenchman impressed in last week’s 2-1 over Bologna where he netted the injury time winner, but he didn’t feature in the 3-1 loss to Inter. The giornalaccio rosa dello Sport is suggesting that Pogba could start instead of Claudio Marchisio or Arturo Vidal against the Danes. Juventus, who have drawn all three of their European games so far this term, will be without Mirko Vucinic after he picked up an injury against the Nerazzurri. Conte may thus opt to play a front-two of Nicklas Bendtner and Fabio Quagliarella at the Juventus Stadium on Wednesday. Juventus possible: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Bendtner, Quagliarella.

Moggi: Inter are bad winners The former Bianconeri director has voiced his dismay with the behaviour of Andrea Stramaccioni's side in the aftermath of their Serie A win last weekend. Nov 6, 2012 Luciano Moggi has taken a dig at Inter in the wake of their 3-1 victory over Juventus in the Derby d'Italia, accusing the Nerazzurri of being "bad winners". The 75-year-old, who was handed a lifetime ban from football for his role in the Calciopoli scandal, feels the Milanese outfit showed a lack of respect towards their opponents, whereas his former club were gracious in defeat. "On Saturday night, Juventus showed that they are able to lose with class and even recognised that Inter deserved to win," Moggi was quoted as saying by Libero. "Inter, on the other hand, proved to be bad winners. Perhaps they're not really used to winning... "Andrea Stramaccioni had hardly left the stadium and was already talking about how Juventus have won only 28 titles. People should remind him that he hasn't won anything yet and that Juve remain first in the table."