Champions League preview: Real Madrid vs Juventus
The tie between Real Madrid and Juventus headlines the first round of fixtures in the Champions League quarter-final first legs in what is a repeat of last year’s final, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Buffon: Ronaldo is an assassin
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 21 goals in 11 Real Madrid appearances, leading Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to call him an “assassin”.
I have no issue with Dybala – Messi
Argentina captain Lionel Messi insisted he has no issue with countryman and Juventus star Paulo Dybala.
Madrid, Barcelona are UCL front runners – Allegri
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Real Madrid and Barcelona are favourites to win the Champions League this season.
Juve complete comeback to reach quarters
Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala’s quick-fire strikes catapulted Juventus into the last eight of the Champions League at Wembley Stadium to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory.
Baxter convinces Untersee to pick Bafana over Switzerland
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has managed to convince Juventus right back Joel Untersee to play for the South African national team instead of Switzerland.
Tottenham can win the Champions League – Lucas
Lucas Moura feels Tottenham are capable of challenging to win the Champions League.
Pochettino lauds “outstanding” Eriksen
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino lauded the “outstanding” Christian Eriksen after his side’s Champions League draw against Juventus.
Spurs come from behind to draw with Juventus
Tottenham Hotspur came from behind twice to snatch a 2-2 draw against Italian giants Juventus in their Champions League encounter on Tuesday night.
Khedira heaped praise on ‘complete’ Kane
Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira believes Tottenham star Harry Kane is the “most complete striker” ahead of team-mate Gonzalo Higuain and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski.