Champions League Quarterfinals 2017 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 2014-15 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 quarter-finals 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 current form, Juventus are better than Barca. Their journey to the Champions League quarter-finals is also impressive with an unbeaten record and only conceding 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 the tactical master football 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, Bayern have always been the losers in recent clashes with Real. The “White Vultures” have won 3 of the last 4 times the two teams have met in official competitions.

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

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

Will that lesson and coach Ancelotti's understanding of Real, the "Gray Tigers" have 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 against 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 key central defender Hummels will not be able to play due to a serious injury. Meanwhile, number 1 goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and main striker Lewandowski are not sure if they can play.

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

Kim Thuy