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Juventus 2 - Manchester City 0: Initial reaction and random observations The run of draws is over. The talk of nothing but draws is over. All of it — over. That is because Juventus, when they desperately needed a win to start to try and turn the tide amidst a run of nothing but draws, showed the hell up. And against a team with all the hardware (and money) in the world sitting back in England, Juventus and their first-year manager showed that they can get it done on the big stage when it’s needed. Sure, Manchester City are currently not the same Manchester City that resembles the four-time Premier League-winning side of the past half-decade, but Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over the English giants showed us what things can look like when Thiago Motta puts out a plan, his team executes it to near perfection and everything plays out just as well as you could have hoped. This was Juventus hitting City on the break, making them pay for it with second-half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie within the span of 12 minutes, and getting three oh-so-valuable points in the Champions League’s new league phase. ............ Juventus battled. They showed about as much heart as we’ve seen from them this season — especially when it came to how they defended. They worked together. They limited the same kind of game-changing mistakes we’ve seen over the course of their run of draws. When City pushed for a goal more and more both before and after Vlahovic’s opener that just got across the line, Juventus defended like a bunch of tenacious madmen who knew that such an important victory was there for the taking. And most important of all, they took advantage of the best scoring chances that came their way against a Manchester City side that proved to be susceptible on the counterattack. ............ Juventus needed a night like this one, and they went out and got it. Time will tell if this ends up being the turning point for Motta and his squad, but it’s been a while since Juventus got a truly big win in the Champions League in front of the hometown crowd. They certainly deserve it. Juventus and Motta just got a signature win and it feels damn good to see after so many freaking draws over the last couple of months. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS ............ Dec. 8, 2020: Weston McKennie scores a scissor kick against Barcelona in the Champions League. Dec. 11, 2024: Weston McKennie scores a scissor kick against Manchester City in the Champions League. ............ Manchester City possession through 18 minutes: 72%. Manchester City possession through 30 minutes: 67%. Manchester City possession through the first half: 65%. Manchester City possession at the final whistle: 69%. Juventus won, though. That’s nice. With all that possession in the first half, the total number of shots created by both teams was even at 3-3. ............ Despite having just 31% possession, Juventus finished with nearly as many shots as City while having a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal. How about that?! Boy oh boy was Michele Di Gregorio’s first save of the night a good one. Erling Haaland had to think he had one, but the left hand of Di Gregorio absolutely stoned him. His second save was a pretty dang good one, too. ............ Locatelli had 12 defensive actions. Nobody else in the game had more than seven. I know I’ve already mentioned Danilo, but his performance deserves another mention because I was very worried about how he would do at left back. Well, he did quite well and held his own in the first half when City were certainly attacking down the right wing a lot of the time. Nicolo Savona can stay. Another solid Champions League performance from a kid who was playing in Serie C last season. On a few occasions Francisco Conceição was basically triple-teamed by the entire left side of Manchester City’s lineup. You know, just in case you’re wondering just how dangerous opposing teams have come to think how dangerous our new favorite Portuguese winger is. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/12/12/24319042/juventus-manchester-city-2024-champions-league-final-score-resultinitial-reaction-observations

Guardiola: ‘The future belongs to Juventus’ Pep Guardiola congratulates Juventus, says the ‘future belongs’ to the Old Lady, but insists the playing style will ‘save’ Manchester City in this tough moment. Juventus secured a 2-0 win over Guardiola’s City in Turin this evening. Guardiola said in the past that meeting Atalanta was like going to the dentist. Does he feel the same way tonight? “It’s different. Juventus are a top team, they have always been. I congratulate them, and the future belongs to them,” the Spaniard said at a post-match press conference. ............ “I tried to find the way, but the game was there. Results give a good boost; today, we conceded fewer chances compared to Premier League games, but in the end, we needed the last moment. We missed it, but we are going to insist. “We have to accept it, we have to insist, insist, insist. I think we played with the right tempo, we were so close in the final moment.” ............ “You think players don’t want to score? There are opponents, there are defenders, and they did great. Congratulations to them. We play this way, and it’s the same way that has brought us to do great things in England and worldwide. ............ Lastly, Guardiola denied that he was close to becoming the Juventus coach in 2019. “No, I was never close,” he concluded. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/guardiola-future-belongs-to-juventus/

Player Ratings: Juventus 2-0 Man City – Vlahovic confidence boost, Gatti or Chiellini? Juventus secured a memorable 2-0 win over European giants Manchester City on Wednesday: here are the player ratings from the Allianz Stadium. Di Gregorio 7.5 – Superb save to deny Haaland minutes before the half-time break. He pulled off another one in the second half on Gundogan, which was perhaps even more difficult. Savona 6.5- Switched positions with Danilo at times and looked confident on both sides of the pitch. Kalulu 6.5 – More static than Gatti, but still very much effective against Haaland and Man City stars. Gatti 7.5 – A solid performance in central defence. He almost scored a crazy goal with a perfectly executed volley. Vlahovic found the net a few seconds later. A Chiellini-esque performance. Danilo 6.5 – The Brazilian didn’t play in his favourite position, but he proved he could help the Bianconeri in many ways. Thuram 6 – ............ (69′ McKennie 7 – Immediate impact, scored five minutes after his introduction from the bench.) Locatelli 6.5 – ............ Conceiçao 6.5 – Very fast down the right flank but could have been more dangerous with his crosses. (69′ Weah 7 – Assisted his compatriot McKennie for Juventus’ second goal.) Koopmeiners 6 – Probably played better in Juventus’ defensive half than in the final third, but did what the team needed. Yildiz 7.5 – A lovely assist for Vlahovic and so many quality touches all over the pitch. Deserved standing ovation when he left the pitch. (86′ Mbangula N/A) Vlahovic 7.5 – ............ (85′ Douglas Luiz N/A) Coach: Motta 7.5 – Juventus executed the plan perfectly. They gave the ball to Manchester City and were clinical up front. Not a spectacular Juventus, but very, very solid. They did what was required and beat one of the top teams in Europe. It could be a season-changer. Man City: Ederson 6; Walker 5.5, Ruben Dias 6, Gvardiol 5, Rico Lewis 5.5; Bernardo Silva 6, Gundogan 6; Doku 5 (78′ Savinho), De Bruyne 5.5, Grealish 5 (87′ Nunes N/A); Haaland 5. Coach: Guardiola 5. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-2-0-man-city-player-ratings-vlahovic/

Thiago Motta: “We played with great spirit” After Juventus secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester City, coach Thiago Motta spoke about the match and his team’s performance. He began by praising his players, stating, “We played with great spirit and also with our heads, wanting to do things well and correctly. We knew before the match that we had to sacrifice together and strike at the right moment in attack. It was a deserved victory. Well done to everyone; today we also recovered some players, so kudos to our medical staff and those responsible for performance. Those who came on helped the team.” ............ “Weston can do everything. It’s difficult to take Koopmeiners off the pitch because he orients the team and conveys what we need on the field. Weston has extraordinary physicality, great technique, and when he arrives from the second line, he’s even more dangerous, as we saw today and against PSV. We’re fortunate to have quality players who provide alternatives during matches, and I’m happy for him that he came on well.” ............ When asked about future plans, including potential transfers during the January window, he said, “The important thing is that we are in sync; we know what we need and share our course of action and philosophy. Now we focus on Venezia; we must maintain this level of performance and play at this pace.” . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/thiago-motta-we-played-with-great-spirit/

Juventus 2-0 Man City Stats: Vlahovic and McKennie Hand Guardiola Another Defeat Manchester City slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Juventus in the Champions League, leaving them in 22nd place in the league phase and having it all to do to qualify. Goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie in Allianz Stadium condemned Pep Guardiola’s men to a seventh defeat in their last 10 games in all competitions, having won just once in that time. Kenan Yildiz made his sixth appearance in the Champions League; the joint-most by a Juventus player in the competition before turning 20 (also six for Fabio Miretti and Paul Pogba). The Turkish youngster provided the assist to break the deadlock in the 53rd minute too, crossing for Vlahovic to nod in at the far post despite Ederson’s effort to keep it out. City tried to come back into it, dominating the ball for large periods, but found themselves 2-0 down when Timothy Weah crossed for McKennie to volley home. Thiago Motta’s side are up to 13th in the table, but Man City have it all to do in their final two games. ............ Juventus vs Man City: Post-Match Facts Juventus are now unbeaten in their last six meetings with Manchester City (W4 D2), with this now the Citizens’ longest ever winless run against an opponent in European competition. Man City have lost seven of their last 10 matches across all competitions (W1 D2), as many defeats as they had suffered in their previous 105 matches combined (7). City have gone eight games without a clean sheet away from home in all competitions; the joint-longest such run of Pep Guardiola’s managerial career (also a run of eight in October 2016). . Read more -> https://theanalyst.com/eu/2024/12/juventus-vs-man-city-stats-champions-league

Juventus CFO Giuntoli: Conceiçao staying “100%” Cristiano Giuntoli, Chief Football Officer of Juventus, spoke before the Champions League match against Manchester City, addressing several key topics regarding the club’s current situation and future plans. Giuntoli expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “We always want to do more and better. We’re pleased that Motta doesn’t cling to excuses, but objectively, many things have happened. We’re holding on a bit longer and waiting for some players to return. We think little about the outside, only about ourselves. We’ve seen an extraordinary attitude from the boys; they’re giving everything.” ............ Addressing rumors about Conceiçao’s future, Giuntoli was unequivocal: “The relationships with Conceiçao and his agent are excellent; we want him to stay with us. The probability that he stays with us? 100%.” This statement comes amid speculation about the player’s future, with Juventus set to pay an additional €30 million in the summer to make the loan permanent, following the initial €7 million loan fee. ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-cfo-giuntoli-conceicao-staying-100/

Juventus 2-0 Man City: Player ratings as Vlahovic punishes Guardiola's side in Turin Manchester City have now lost seven of their last ten games across all competitions following Champions League defeat at the hands of Juventus on Wednesday night. Juve ran out 2-0 winners in Turin to claim victory in Europe for the first time since matchday two and climb to withing touching distance of the all-important top eight with two games of the league phase left to play. City, meanwhile, have slipped to 22nd and are in danger of missing out on the knockout rounds altogether if they can't find a way to stop the rot. ............ A close-range header from Dusan Vlahovic that Ederson couldn't keep out broke the deadlock shortly after the break. The City goalkeeper saved well from Federico Gatti's acrobatic side volley, but could only fumble Vlahovic's effort over the line when Kenan Yildiz put the ball back into the box. City had a little spell of pressure as they looked to respond and went close to equalising a couple of times before Juve doubled their advantage against the run of play. Both off the bench, Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie combined for the latter to smash in an excellent volley a few yards out. Juventus player ratings vs Man City (4-2-3-1) Player Rating GK: Michele Di Gregorio 8.1/10 RB: Nicolo Savona 7.1/10 CB: Federico Gatti 7.0/10 CB: Pierre Kalulu 6.6/10 LB: Danilo (c) 7.5/10 CM: Manuel Locatelli 7.8/10 CM: Khephren Thuram 6.9/10 RM: Francisco Conceicao 6.7/10 AM: Teun Koopmeiners 6.9/10 LM: Kenan Yildiz 7.6/10 ST: Dusan Vlahovic 8.1/10 SUB: Timothy Weah (69' for Conceicao) 6.9/10 SUB: Weston McKennie (69' for Thuram) 7.2/10 SUB: Samuel Mbangula (85' for Yildiz) N/A SUB: Douglas Luiz (85' for Vlahovic) N/A Subs not used: Mattia Perin (GK), Jonas Rouhi, Nicolo Fagioli, Vasilije Adzic. ............ Player of the match - Michele Di Gregorio (Juventus) . Read more -> https://www.90min.com/juventus-2-0-man-city-player-ratings-champions-league-11-12-24

Juventus secure a stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester City Juventus claimed an impressive 2-0 win against Premier League champions Manchester City in the Champions League tonight. Facing one of the strongest clubs in the world, Juve knew they needed to display immense character and resilience. ............ Juve came close to falling behind before the break when Erling Haaland found himself through on goal, but Michele Di Gregorio pulled off a crucial save to deny the Norwegian striker. With that moment of danger behind them, Juventus regrouped, knowing they needed to step up and find the breakthrough. The first half ended goalless, but just seven minutes into the second half, Dusan Vlahović broke the deadlock. Rising highest to meet a cross, his header was mishandled by Ederson, crossing the line before the Manchester City goalkeeper could recover. ............ Substitutes Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie then combined to devastating effect just six minutes after coming onto the pitch. Juventus had proven themselves the better team on the night. Their hunger to defend their lead and their solid teamwork enabled them to secure an outstanding victory over the reigning Premier League champions. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-secure-a-stunning-2-0-victory-over-manchester-city/

Thiago Motta-Guardiola 2-0

Elkann re Mida. Visita la squadra e la Juve vince

Inglesi nervosi

Koopmeiners centravanti, Douglas Luiz dietro l'olandese.

Torna Douglas Luiz

Grande Thiago Motta. Il gol realizzato dai due americani nuovi entrati.

WESTON MCKENNIE 2-0

DUSAN VLAHOVIC 1-0

Juventus vs Manchester City: Preview and Prediction Juventus have failed to win their last three matches in the UEFA Champions League, and they are 19th in the standings ahead of the visit of Manchester City on Wednesday. The Bianconeri will be desperate to bounce back strongly especially at home. Meanwhile, Manchester City are going through a rough patch as well. They have failed to win their last two matches in the UEFA Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s men will look to get back to winning ways once again. ............ Manchester City have struggled against Juventus in the past, and it will be interesting to see if they can make amends here. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides. Team News & Tactics Juventus Juventus will be without the services of Andrea Cambiaso, Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Arkadiusz Milik because of injuries. The home side are likely to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Michele di Gregorio in goal. Nicolo Savona and Jonas Rouhi will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out at both ends of the pitch. Pierre Kalulu and Federico Gatti will start at the heart of the Juventus defence against Manchester City. As for the midfield unit, Manuel Locatelli will start alongside Khephren Thuram in the double pivot. They will look to add defensive cover and drive to the side. Teun Koopmeiners will start in the central attacking midfield role, and he will look to add creativity and goals to the side. Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz will start in the wide areas, and they will add pace and flair to the side. Finally, Dusan Vlahovic will lead the line for Juventus against Manchester City on Wednesday. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Rouhi; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic Manchester City ............ Probable Lineup (4-1-4-1): Ederson; Lewis, Walker, Dias, Gvardiol; Gundogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Silva, Doku; Haaland Key Stats Manchester City have picked up one win from the last six matches in all competitions. Juventus have picked up one win from the last six matches in all competitions. Eight goals have been scored in the last four meetings between these two teams. Juventus are unbeaten in their last four matches against Manchester City. Manchester City have scored 13 goals in five UEFA Champions League outings this season. Player to Watch Kevin De Bruyne ............ Prediction Juventus 1-1 Manchester City Both teams have struggled in recent weeks, and this will be a close contest. It will be difficult to separate the two teams here and they could end up cancelling each other out. They are likely to get on the score sheet, but they will end up sharing the spoils in a draw. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/12/10/juventus-vs-manchester-city-preview-and-prediction/

Juventus Recover A Few More Players from Injury List The injury emergency is subsiding at Juventus. After Dusan Vlahovic and Nicolò Savona returned versus Bologna, Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz will do so against Manchester City midweek. The two have reprised training with the rest of the group during the preparation for the Champions League clash, Sky Italy informed. Andrea Cambiaso won’t need to miss time after bowing out early against the Felsinei due to an ankle contusion. Thiago Motta confirmed their availability during his pre-game presser. ............ Juventus will have their entire midfield for the first time in the season. Instead, the frontline will remain a little undermanned. Nicolas Gonzalez will continue to miss time. Arkadiusz Milik needs one or two weeks to complete his rehab from a second knee surgery. The Old Lady hasn’t won in their past three Champions League matches, collecting two draws and one loss, after starting with two victories. They sit in 19th position, 2 points away from the top 8 and 4 above the elimination area. ............ . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-recover-more-men-for-manchester-city-fixture/

Thiago Motta is relishing the chance to test his team against Manchester City Juventus manager Thiago Motta is embracing the challenge of facing Manchester City in a pivotal Champions League clash. The Premier League champions boast one of the strongest squads in world football, making them a daunting opponent for any team. For Juventus, this game presents both a stern test and a valuable opportunity to measure themselves against elite competition. ............ Speaking about the upcoming game, Motta highlighted the magnitude of the occasion: “A great opportunity to face a big club like Manchester City. As always, we prepared for the match to give our best, grow as a team, improve as a team, always going onto the pitch with great concentration. On what we must avoid.” ............ This fixture is not only a chance for Juventus to revive their Champions League hopes but also an opportunity for Motta to make a lasting impression as a manager. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-is-relishing-the-chance-to-test-his-team-against-manchester-city/

Yildiz pleases Juventus coach Motta with tactical answer ahead of Man City clash Juventus talent Kenan Yildiz pleases his coach Thiago Motta by answering a tactical question and insists that playing Manchester City in the Champions League is a ‘dream come true.’ Yildiz held a pre-match press conference at the Allianz Stadium, attended by Football Italia, on the eve of a big Champions League game against Manchester City. ............ “It’s a big game tomorrow; it’s a dream come true,” Yildiz said. “It’s a big game for me, so I will give my best for the team. As I said before, I hope it will be good.” ............ “Man City is a great team. Two years ago, they won the Champions League. If I have to pick one, it’s probably Haaland, but it’s an honour to play against them tomorrow,” Yildiz replied. ............ Yildiz was asked about his relationship with coach Thiago Motta, who was sitting close to him, but the Old Lady’s boss didn’t seem to enjoy the question. “He’s a great coach and a legend as a player, and I am grateful to have him next to me,” said Yildiz. The following question upset Motta even more as a reporter asked the striker whether he’d like to play closer to the goal. Motta argued that the journalist’s question was “unfair”, but Yildiz replied: “I play where the coach wants me to play.” His answer satisfied Motta: “Well done, Kenan,” he said, smiling. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/yildiz-pleases-motta-tactical-answer-man-city/

Pavan says tomorrow could be a turning point in Juventus’ season Juventus is set to face Manchester City tomorrow in a critical Champions League fixture that could define their season. A victory is essential for Juve to keep their hopes alive of advancing to the knockout stages, as they have already lost one game and failed to secure a win in their last three matches in the competition. Another defeat could deal a devastating blow to their aspirations, both competitively and financially, as progression in the Champions League is vital for the club’s economic stability and reputation. ............ Massimo Pavan, a noted commentator, shared his thoughts on the significance of the game: “We can try to play it, also taking advantage of the moment that the English are going through. Certainly winning would help a lot also from a psychological point of view. This year we are not coming from great performances at home, but tomorrow we hope to finally see a turning point.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pavan-says-tomorrow-could-be-a-turning-point-in-juventus-season/