Champions League 2017 Quarter-finals First Leg: European Super Classic

(Baonghean.vn) - The upcoming confrontation between the "Giant" and Juventus and the reigning champion Real and the former champion Bayern, are considered two European super classic matches.

The confrontations make football fans extremely excited not only because they are all "big guys" but also because of past grudges and present ambitions.

Juventus - Barca(01:45, April 12):Reality cheers the "Old Lady"!

The Italians must still be reeling from the 3-1 defeat in the 2014-2015 Champions League final in Berlin, when the Old Lady easily fell into the trap set by the Catalans. That pain continues to haunt the Turin team as their unlucky ticket to the Quarterfinals this year has forced them to meet Barca again.

History calls Barca's name but reality cheers for the "Old Lady". Photo: Internet

However, in terms of actual form, Juventus are better than Barca. Their journey to the Champions League quarter-finals is also very impressive with an unbeaten record and only conceded 2 goals. Their mentality is also very comfortable when they are alone at the top of Serie A with 6 points more than the rest and can focus fully on the European Cup.

What about Barca? Their away record is also quite bad when they were crushed by PSG 4-0 and lost 1-3 at Man City, conceding goals in 3/4 away matches. They are even falling into a tactical crisis when Barca players have not fully adapted to the new 3-4-3 formation, especially the defense. In the last 5 matches, this team has conceded 7 goals. More worryingly, they will not have the service of midfielder Sergio Busquets due to suspension.

Obviously, the “Old Lady” does not want to prolong the pain of the past. Their ambition is to bring the 3rd championship to their traditional room. To do so, they must demonstrate the “leadership” qualities of a football master in tactics in welcoming Barca. Playing on their home ground, with the cheers of the audience will help them strengthen their belief in victory in this first leg.

Bayern - Real(01:45, April 13):The Milky Way is broken up

Much like the match above, Beyern has always been the loser in recent clashes with Real. “The White Vultures” have won 3 of the last 4 times the two teams have met in official tournaments.

Including the 4-0 destruction in the semi-finals of the Champions League 2013-2014 season, right in Munich, before Real won the championship. That was when the Bernabeu team was still coached by the new head coach of "Gray Wolf" - Ancelotti.

Real always faces difficulties when playing away in Germany. Photo: Internet

Will that lesson, along with coach Ancelotti's understanding of Real, give the "Gray Tigers" enough strength to take revenge?

Overall, Real is always a formidable opponent for any representative of German football. But if only counting the confrontation on German soil, Real Madrid always faces many difficulties every time they come to Germany as guests. They have even only conquered this place once in a total of 26 away matches here in the European Cup.

Last season, they were also defeated 2-0 in their away match at Wolfsburg in the quarter-finals..The home team also had a more perfect start with a 4-1 victory over Dortmund in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, coach Zidane and his team only got a draw in the Madrid derby with Atletico.

Regarding the force: Both teams have suffered heavy losses in defense. The "Galaxy" will have to play with a patchwork defense because the two most important central defenders, Pepe and Varane, are seriously injured. Luckily, Real still has stars like Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema, Ramos... always ready to create breakthroughs.

On the other side of the front line, coach Ancelotti is also facing difficulties as the mainstay center back Hummels will not be able to play due to a serious injury. Meanwhile, number 1 goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and the main star on the attack line Lewandowski are not sure if they can play.

It seems that the heavy losses in both defenses will force both teams to take the initiative to attack to compensate. However, with all the favorable factors of time, place, and people, the "Gray Tigers" will tear apart the "Galaxy".

Kim Thuy