JUVENTUS continue their hunt to restore Champions League supremacy back to Turin as they welcome Villarreal to the Allianz Stadium. The Old Lady remain seven points off top spot in Serie A despite clawing their way back into the title race. But Massimiliano Allegri will be more interested in clinching the Champions League – a […]
JUVENTUS continue their hunt to restore Champions League supremacy back to Turin as they welcome Villarreal to the Allianz Stadium.
The Old Lady remain seven points off top spot in Serie A despite clawing their way back into the title race.
But Massimiliano Allegri will be more interested in clinching the Champions League – a trophy which has eluded them since the change in title.
However, Juventus will need to get past a very resolute opposition in Villarreal first.
Who held them to a 1-1 draw in the first leg and are beginning to put a run of form together.
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Weston McKennie, Kaio Jorge and Federico Chiesa continue to be out long-term.
Denis Zakaria sustained a muscular injury in the first leg and still remains a doubt for the second encounter.
But failed Arsenal transfer target, Dusan Vlhaovic should be back in the starting line-up having been named among the substitutes in the win over Sampdoria.
As for Villarreal, Raul Albiol was dragged off at half-time during their weekend victory against Celta Vigo.
However, the Spanish outfit’s boss, Unai Emery, confirmed that it was precautionary so he is in contention to feature on Wednesday.
Juventus to qualify 10/11
Draw (after 90 min) 12/5
Villarreal to qualify 7/2
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication.
