Juventus vs Monaco: 'The Old Lady' is ready!

(Baonghean.vn) - After a 0-2 defeat at home,Monaco still dreams of a miracle against Juventus in the match.Champions League semi-final second leg.

However, the history of the tournament and the experience and shrewdness of Juventus from Turin prevent them from doing so.

Everyone is against Monaco.

Monaco was completely helpless against Juventus's solid defense. Photo: Internet.

With their fiery attacking style, many placed their faith and expectations in the Principality's team as they hosted Juventus in the semi-finals. However, everything quickly crumbled too early in the first leg, right on their home ground, Louis II Monaco.

Against a seasoned and experienced opponent like Juve, coach L. Jardim's team was not themselves. Attacking stars like "the tiger" Falcao and "the prodigy" Mbappe, who had previously been explosive, were completely ineffective in finding a way past Buffon. Furthermore, lapses in defense cost them dearly, resulting in two unanswered goals.

Clearly, that defeat meant that Monaco's dream of winning the championship was almost over. Coach L. Jardim's team understood that if they wanted to advance, they needed to score at least three goals against Juventus. However, breaking through one of the most solid defenses in Europe was practically an impossible task. Remember, even a Barcelona team with the most formidable attacking trio in history – Messi, Neymar, and Suarez – was neutralized by that same defense. Therefore, no matter how outstanding Monaco's attack was, they were just like a flock of young lambs against the "Old Lady."

The history of the Champions League is also against them, as no team has ever overturned a two-goal deficit at home in the first leg of a semi-final. The past also shows that Monaco has never won in their seven trips to Italy. Meanwhile, Juventus has won all 11 of their knockout matches against clubs from Ligue 1.

Clearly, everyone has the right to dream, because no one taxes dreams, and Monaco and their fans are no exception. However, for coach L. Jardim and his team, the dream and reality are a harsh reality. Because, except for their own delusional hopes of a miracle, everyone else has been, and continues to be, against that unrealistic dream!

"The old lady" is ready!

With their experience and their signature Italian defensive-counterattacking style, Juventus always know how to play safely and win over opponents in their own way. And with what they have shown this season, they fully deserve to advance. In fact, the Italian "Old Lady" is already poised to claim the most prestigious European throne, having already put one foot in the final after their 2-0 victory in France.

Juventus are ready to reach the Champions League final this season! Photo: Internet.

The solidity of their defense is the cornerstone of the Italian team's strength. The tactical system that coach Allegri is building is proving incredibly effective with the top-class central defenders Juventus possesses. Except for Barzagli, who is getting older, Bonucci and Chiellini are on par with any other central defender in the world right now.

That's not even mentioning the superb full-back pairing of Dani Alves and Alex Sandro. During a match, if one can't be in the right place, the other will step in, and if a third is needed, there's Buffon.

Not to mention, Juventus will also have their strongest squad for this match as midfielder Sami Khedira will return after his suspension. He will replace Marchisio, who did not perform particularly well in the first leg.

Furthermore, playing at home, with the enthusiastic support of tens of thousands of their fans, will give them even more motivation and determination to showcase their skills and win.

It seems everything has been settled; the Italian "Old Lady" is ready to "see off" the visitors and prepare for their conquest for the championship at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on June 4th.

The match between Juventus and Monaco will take place at 1:45 AM on May 10th.

Kim Thuy