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

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

However, the history of the tournament and the experience of the "Old Lady" of Turin do not allow them to do that.

All is against Monaco

Monaco was completely helpless against the solidity of Juventus. Photo: Internet.

With their fiery attacking style of play, many people put their trust and expectations on the team from the Principality in welcoming the “Old Lady” in the semi-finals. However, everything quickly collapsed too early in the first leg, right at home at Louis II Monaco.

Facing a brave and experienced opponent like Juve, coach L.Jardim's team was no longer themselves. Attacking stars like "tiger" Falcao and "child prodigy" Mbappe, who had previously exploded, were completely powerless to find a way into Buffon's net. Not only that, the negligence of the defense made them pay the price with 2 unanswered goals.

Obviously, that defeat means that the dream of winning the championship is almost over for Monaco. Coach L.Jardim's team understands that if they want to continue, they need to score at least 3 goals against Juventus. However, to penetrate the most solid defense in Europe is no different from an impossible mission. Remember, a Barca with the best "atomic trio" in history, Messi, Neymar and Suarez, was also "eliminated" by that defense. Therefore, no matter how excellent Monaco's attack is, it is just a "flock of young dogs" against the "Old Lady".

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

Obviously, everyone has the right to dream because no one taxes dreams, Monaco and those who love them are the same. But, the dream and reality for coach L.Jardim and his team are just the harsh truth. Because, except for themselves who are dreaming of miracles, everyone has been and is fighting against that unrealistic dream!

The "old lady" is ready!

With experience and the Italian “specialty” of defense and counter-attack, Juventus always knows how to play very safely and conquer opponents in their own way. And with what they have shown this season, they completely deserve to continue. In fact, the “Old Lady” of Italy is ready for the most prestigious “Throne” in Europe when they have set one foot in the final match, after a 2-0 victory in France.

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

The solidity of the defense is the main strength of the Italian team. The tactical system that coach Allegri is building is too effective for the top central defenders that Juventus owns. Except for Barzagli who is a bit old, Bonucci and Chiellini are not inferior to any other central defender in the world at the moment.

Not to mention the excellent full-back pairing of Dani Alves and Alex Sandro. During a game, if one is not in the right place, another will step in and if a third is needed, Buffon is there.

Not to mention, Juventus will also have the strongest force in this reception when midfielder Sami Khedira will return after suspension. He will replace Marchisio, the player who did not play really well in the first leg.

Along with that, playing at home, under the enthusiastic cheers of tens of thousands of spectators, will give them more motivation and determination to show off their skills to win.

It seems that everything has been arranged, the "Old Lady" of Italy is ready to "see off the guests" and prepare for the conquest of the throne at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff - Wales on June 4.

The match between Juventus vs Monaco will take place at 1:45 am on May 10

Kim Thuy