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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/

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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

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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/

Official: Ex-Juventus goalkeeper Szczesny comes out of retirement to join Barcelona Former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has officially joined Barcelona as a free agent, despite announcing his retirement at the end of his contract this summer. The ex-Poland international, who has previously represented Arsenal, Roma and Juve, agreed to terminate his contract with the Bianconeri in the summer, despite having another year remaining on his deal. ............ Szczesny joins Barcelona following the long-term injury to club captain Marc Andre ter Stegen and has put pen to paper on a short-term deal until the end of the 2024-25 season. ............ The move is also set to benefit Juventus, as they will no longer have to continue paying Szczesny’s salary, which could save them around €2m over the course of the 2024-25 season. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/ex-juve-szczesny-joins-barca-after-retirement/

Juventus confirm new knee surgery for Milik Juventus will be without Arkadiusz Milik for a while longer after he underwent surgery to clear up a meniscus injury in his left knee. The Poland international was forced to miss the EURO 2024 tournament with the knee problem that he sustained in June. ............ The centre-forward underwent arthroscopic suturing of the medial meniscal residue of his left knee, announced Juventus via their official website. The player’s recovery time will be defined following further clinical checks. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-confirm-new-knee-surgery-for-milik/

RB Leipzig vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction RB Leipzig will face another tough challenge in the UEFA Champions League when they host Juventus at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday. Looking at the fixtures list, most big teams have only two or three big oppositions to play for, meaning the home side probably have the most challenging fixtures list in the Champions League league phase. Having already suffered defeat in the opening matchday to a late Atletico Madrid goal, RB Leipzig are now readying themselves to host an unbeaten Juventus side. ............ Meanwhile, Juventus will feel confident about this clash away in Germany after an unbeaten start to their season in all competitions. The Bianconeri opened their Champions League account with a 3-1 win at home over Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven. Had it not been for a late consolation from Ismael Saibari, Thiago Motta’s men would have maintained their 100% defensive record in all competitions. They have yet to concede a goal after six rounds of Serie A fixtures, and their 3-0 win over Genoa at the weekend also ended their three-match winless run. With that win at the weekend, which also ended their goal drought in the league, Juventus will be itching to take on Leipzig and collect another win in their quest to finish in the top eight. Team News & Tactics RB Leipzig Marco Rose will continue to deploy an attacking 4-4-2 formation against Juventus. Once again, Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda will take charge of the attacking setup. Both strikers scored at the weekend, and the manager will hope to see their names again on Wednesday. ............ Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Baumgartner, Seiwald, Vermeeren, Simons; Sesko, Openda Juventus Thiago Motta does not have too many concerns about injuries and absentees, as Arkadiusz Milik, Timothy Weah, and Vasilije Adzic are the confirmed absentees ahead of this trip to Leipzig. Motta did rest a few of his stars from the weekend’s game, and given his bent on using many of his squad options, this game against Leipzig could see the manager field a strong lineup. Juan Cabal could be the only change to the backline, as Jonas Jakob Rouhi, who started at left-back against Genoa, could make way. Motta will continue to experiment with his midfield, as it appears he has not found his best pairing yet. The Juventus side has seen a constant chopping and changing of that double-pivot, and this Leipzig game will see another change to the setup. Both starters at the weekend in Weston McKennie and Nicolo Fagioli will drop out as two of Douglas Luiz, Manuel Locatelli, and Khephren Thuram could come into the lineup. On paper, Luiz and Locatelli should form the partnership in the middle, while the front four is primarily expected to stay the same. Teun Koopmeiners will once again be tasked with the creative duties on the side, while Nico Gonzalez and Kenan Yildiz are the preferred choices for the wide roles. Dusan Vlahovic will continue to lead the line following his goalscoring performance at the weekend. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Danilo, Kalulu, Bremer, Cabal; Locatelli, Luiz; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic Key Stats Juventus are unbeaten in all competitions this season, conceding just once. Juventus remain the only side in Europe’s top five leagues yet to concede a goal in domestic action. RB Leipzig have lost only once in 19 games across all competitions. RB Leipzig are on a club-record run of Bundesliga games without a defeat. ........... Player to Watch Benjamin Sesko The young Slovenian striker’s decision to stay put and continue his development at Leipzig may eventually prove to be the right call. ........... Prediction RB Leipzig 2-2 Juventus Both teams are coming into this encounter in a superior vein of form, and either manager will want to assert their dominance in the game. Leipzig is coming off a big win at the weekend and will look to take home advantage against Juventus. The defensive resilience of this Juventus side will prove tricky for Leipzig’s otherwise livewire attackers. The game seems poised to go either way, meaning there’s a high chance of an entertaining draw in Germany, with a predicted score of a 2-2 draw. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/10/01/rb-leipzig-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Champions League | RB Leipzig v Juventus: Match Preview The Red Bull Arena in Leipzig is set to host a thrilling Champions League encounter on Wednesday evening as RB Leipzig welcome Italian giants Juventus. Both teams enter this match with contrasting fortunes from their opening fixtures, setting the stage for an intriguing battle. RB Leipzig come into this match looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener. ............ Juventus, under new manager Thiago Motta, made a triumphant return to the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven. The Bianconeri have remained undefeated in their seven matches this season, conceding just one goal. Their weekend 3-0 win against Genoa in Serie A further underlines their current form. ............ Marco Rose’s Leipzig are known for their high-pressing, attacking style. The potential inclusion of summer signing Antonio Nusa or the experienced Christoph Baumgartner could add an extra dimension to their attack. Thiago Motta has brought a fresh approach to Juventus, fielding the club’s youngest-ever Champions League lineup in their opener. The Italian tactician will likely continue to trust in youth, with 19-year-old Kenan Yildiz potentially playing a key role. ........... Expected Starting XIs RB Leipzig (4-2-2-2): Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Baumgartner, Haidara, Vermeeren, Simons; Sesko, Openda Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Fagioli; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic Prediction Given Leipzig’s strong home record and Juventus’ recent struggles in away Champions League fixtures, this match could be a closely contested affair. Leipzig’s attacking firepower might just give them the edge in what promises to be a tactical chess match between two well-drilled sides. Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-0 Juventus Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/champions-league-rb-leipzig-v-juventus-match-preview/

Thiago Motta: “It’ll be an open game against Leipzig, we are two similar teams.” Ahead of Juventus’ upcoming Champions League match against RB Leipzig, head coach Thiago Motta shared his thoughts on the challenge awaiting his team. ............ “Leipzig lost while playing well and showing important football against Atletico Madrid,” Motta began. “I think it will be an open match. They will press high with the intention to attack. It will be a different squad to face compared to those we’ve seen so far.” “We will try to take control of the game from the start. These are two similar teams with young players, great energy, intensity, and a desire to move forward. We must compete with them to keep possession and then play well, attacking them in a balanced way. Their counterattacks are dangerous.” ............ When asked about striker Dusan Vlahovic, Motta replied: “He’s been doing well since day one. For all strikers, it’s important to score, but our game is not just about that. Dusan has been giving his all from the first day; he’s a positive leader.” ........... Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/thiago-motta-itll-be-an-open-game-against-leipzig-we-are-two-similar-teams/