Juventus Season 2014-2015

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Preview: Torino vs. Juventus

Apr 24, 2015

Juventus travel to city rivals Torino this weekend knowing that a victory will bring them one step closer to the Serie A title.

The Bianconeri are just three wins away from retaining the Scudetto for the fourth straight season, but their opponents are in good form and need the points to mount their own challenge for a Europa League spot.


Torino

Torino have enjoyed another successful season in the top flight and once again they are defying expectations under the leadership of Giampiero Ventura.

They have established their place in Serie A for a fourth consecutive campaign and a strong run over the next couple of months could see them book a return to Europe.

As things stand, the club are eighth in the league table and are five points behind Fiorentina, who occupy the final Europa League qualifying spot.

The Viola are in the semi-finals of this season's Europa League, so the club may take their eyes off their domestic duties, enabling the likes of Torino to sneak in and overhaul them before the end of May.

Crucially, Torino are in good form to exploit any mistakes from the teams above them and they are unbeaten in four games. The last two of those have ended in draws, but each time against Roma and Sassuolo they came from behind to salvage a point.

Following their game against Juventus, they will not play any other team in the top six, so a repeat of last season's seventh-place finish is well within their grasp.

Recent form: L L W W D D



Juventus

It is only a matter of time until Juventus finally the lift the title and they could still end up claiming a sensational treble by the end of the season.

They are already assured of a place in the Coppa Italia final against Lazio, while in midweek they booked their spot in the last four of the Champions League by playing out a goalless draw with Monaco to win their quarter-final tie 1-0 on aggregate.

Massimiliano Allegri's side will find it tough to reach their first European final in 12 years, as they have been drawn against holders Real Madrid, but the Spaniards will also be cautious of playing against a club in such great form.

The Bianconeri have lost just twice in the league all season, with the second of those defeats coming two weeks ago against against Parma, but they quickly bounced back in their next match to claim a 2-0 win over second-placed Lazio.

Their defensive displays have also won admiration as they have conceded just one goal in their past 10 games and have leaked a measly 15 in the league all season.

Recent form in Serie A: W W W W L W

Recent form (all competitions): W W L W W D


Team News

Torino have Omar El Kaddouri back after his recent ban, while Maxi Lopez could be drafted into the starting lineup.

However, they will have to make do without Migjen Basha, who will sit the game out through injury.

Meanwhile, Juventus are without the suspended Claudio Marchisio and the injured Paul Pogba.

Allegri could rotate following their victory over Monaco, with Roberto Pereyra, Simone Padoin and Stefano Sturaro all pushing for starts.


Torino possible starting lineup:

Padelli, Bovo, Glik, Moretti, Peres, Vives, Gazzi, El Kaddouri, Darmian, Lopez, Quagliarella


Juventus possible starting lineup:

Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Padoin, Vidal, Pirlo, Sturaro, Pereyra, Tevez, Morata


Head To Head

Andrea Pirlo scored a stoppage-time winner to give Juventus a 2-1 victory when these teams met back in November.

It was a familiar story for Torino, who have not beaten their city rivals in the Turin derby for over 20 years.

Since a 2-1 win for Torino in 1995, Juventus have won 13 of their 17 meetings, so there is much more than just points to play for.


We say: Torino 0-1 Juventus

It is hard to see anything other than a win for Juventus, who have been in such brilliant form. They are almost impenetrable at the back and Torino may not have the firepower to seriously test them. That is why we are backing Allegri's side to claim the points to edge to within touching distance of securing the title.

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Evra to miss Turin derby

Apr 24, 2015

Patrice Evra will miss Sunday’s Turin derby, as he’s struggling with a hip injury, Juventus have revealed.

The Frenchman picked up a niggling injury during Wednesday’s 0-0 draw at Monaco in the Champions League, did not train today, and will sit out tomorrow’s session too.

“Patrice Evra was absent [from training] due to a sore left hip sustained during Wednesday’s Champions League tie with Monaco,” The Bianconeri announced on their official website.

“The Frenchman’s medical tests returned negative results, meaning he will also rest tomorrow before returning to the fold on Sunday.”

There is better news with regard to Carlos Tevez, however, as the Argentinian striker has returned to training after missing yesterday’s session with flu.

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

I'm not thinking about Ronaldo yet - Barzagli

Both the experienced defender and team-mate Giorgio Chiellini say the focus
must be on the derby clash with Torino and not the tie against Real Madrid.

Apr 24, 2015

Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli says he will not allow himself to start thinking about the prospect of facing Cristiano Ronaldo just yet.

The Serie A leaders have been drawn against holders Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals in a repeat of the last-four clash from 2003.

Ronaldo scored three times in the two group games against Juventus last season but Barzagli is confident the collective efforts of his team can nullify the Portugal star - though he says now is not the time to start planning for the tie.

"I don't want to think about it too much. We must think of Torino first," he told Sky when asked about meeting Ronaldo.

"It will be a great challenge. We knew we would have to play a strong opponent anyway. We don't start as favourites but we'll play without fear.

"They have a squad of great players. Juve's strength is not the defence, but the collective. We help each other out on the pitch."

Giorgio Chiellini, meanwhile, admits battling to win the treble is taking its toll this season but is confident they can cause problems for Madrid.

"It will be difficult, of course - we face the reigning champions, a team full of phenomenal players. But we can put them in trouble," he told the club's official website. "We need two great performances.

"Playing on three fronts is difficult because there are a lot of commitments and you spend a lot of energy. But we have not achieved anything yet and now we have to be good to win as much as possible.

"We have to forget the excitement of the Champions League and focus on the derby."

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Cairo: ‘Torino prepared for Juve’

Apr 24, 2015

Torino President Urbano Cairo says the Granata are ‘prepared’ to break their 20-year winless run in the Derby della Mole.

Toro haven’t beaten Juventus since March 1995, when they emerged with a 2-1 victory, though the Bianconeri went on to win the Scudetto.

“I’ve seen a good effort [in training] with the desire to do well,” Cairo told Sky ahead of the match.

“They’re focused, and the Coach [Giampiero Ventura] is preparing, day-by-day. We don’t need to make speeches, the players know how important the game is.

“We’ll give our all to end this bad run, if you leave their goals to one side, we did well in the first game [a 2-1 defeat].

“We’ve grown in recent years, Juve are very strong, but we can manage. We have 13 international players so we’re hardly worthless.”

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Torino v Juventus: Preview

Apr 25, 2015

Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal believes he and his team-mates must concentrate on domestic matters before worrying about Europe again.

The Turin giants go into Sunday's game at city rivals Torino having reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time since the 2002-03 campaign.

Juve held Monaco to a goalless draw in Monte Carlo on Wednesday to progress 1-0 on aggregate and set up a meeting with Real Madrid in the next round.

The Italians will host European defending champions Real on May 5 before travelling to Spain for the return leg on May 13.

``We are happy to have taken an important step in our season by clinching a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League,'' Vidal said to the Italian press. ``We don't fear anyone as every game at this stage of a competition is very difficult.

``Now we turn our full attention to the domestic competition.

``Sunday's game will be important to get closer to the Scudetto.''

Juve need two more wins to clinch their fourth straight Italian title and their first under coach Massimiliano Allegri.

The Turin giants, who are also through to the Coppa Italia final, are 15 points clear of Lazio at the top of the standings with seven games remaining.

Torino go into the game at Turin's Stadio Olimpico as firm underdogs.

The Granata have not beaten Juve in Serie A since April 1995 and have lost their last seven meetings against the Bianconeri.

``We don't care who scores as long as we win the derby,'' Torino captain Kamil Glik said. ``Juve have done great things this season in Serie A and in Europe.

``This game is always special and when it comes to the derby, the standings are not important.''

Toro have lost just three games at home this season and are in the midst of a four-match unbeaten run in Serie A.

Last weekend's 1-1 draw at Sassuolo left the Granata in eighth place, six points adrift of the last Europa League qualifying spot.

Toro coach Giampiero Ventura will have all of his players available.

Juve are without midfielder Claudio Marchisio, who must serve a one-match ban while Paul Pogba is still out injured.

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Torino - Juventus Preview: Hosts looking
to delay rivals' title party

Massimiliano Allegri's men have a slight chance of wrapping up the Serie A
title this weekend but their city rivals will be looking to prevent that.

Apr 25, 2015

Torino captain Kamil Glik believes beating Juventus in Sunday's Turin derby would prompt a "national celebration", as the champions close in on a fourth successive Serie A title.

A win at Estadio Olimpico could see them claim the Scudetto for the 31st time, though such an outcome relies on Roma losing at Inter on Saturday and Chievo beating in-form Lazio a day later in Rome.

With Juve boasting a superior head-to-head record against their nearest rivals, it would not be possible for either to usurp them.

But Torino and Glik are looking to ensure that results elsewhere are rendered irrelevant by claiming a first derby win since April 1995.

And Glik, who has been captain since July 2013, believes that a Torino triumph would be celebrated throughout the country, providing they can buck the trend which has seen them suffer seven consecutive defeats to their illustrious neighbours.

"If we beat Juventus it will be a national celebration," Glik told Tuttosport. "We are looking to prepare for this match like any other and want to give as little thought as possible to the fact that it's a derby.

"It's the most important match of the year for us, but we must let our adrenaline levels rise only a few minutes before the whistle blows for kick off."

Juventus will be re-adjusting their focus back to Serie A duty after successfully edging past Monaco in the Champions League, securing a semi-final clash with Real Madrid thanks to a 1-0 aggregate win.

Although Massimiliano Allegri's men look destined to seal the title eventually, Juve's supporters will be keen for their side to cement their dominance against their local rivals, who themselves are still hoping to secure Europa League football.

Recent history will not provide much inspiration for Torino, though, having registered just a single goal in 11 meetings across all competitions since 2002.

Juve defender Andrea Barzagli wants his side to show no mercy once again, though he cited ex-Juve forward Fabio Quagliarella as a potential threat.

"What now matters are the next three league matches in which we'll hope to put the title race to bed," he said. "We know how important the derby is and we've already got our thoughts focused on the game.

"It will be a difficult match, not just due to its nature, but also because they're an organised outfit who have a constant threat in Quagliarella up front."

Torino will have to contend with the return of Carlos Tevez, who has scored 18 league goals this season, but missed the trip to Monaco with flu. Patrice Evra (hip) will definitely miss out.

Giampiero Ventura has Gaston Silva (thigh) back into contention following a month out, while Migjen Basha is available after missing the Roma defeat due to suspension.


OPTA FACTS

This will be the 140th Turin Derby in Serie A: Juventus lead by 64 wins to 34 so far.

No side has beaten Torino more times than Juventus (64) in the Italian top-flight.

Torino are winless in their last 17 Serie A meetings against Juventus: their last success came in April 1995, since then they have drawn four times and lost 13 times.

Moreover, the Old Lady have won each of their last seven league clashes against the Granata.

Prior to Bruno Peres’ goal in the reverse fixture, Torino had failed to score in 10 consecutive league derbies against the Bianconeri.

Torino are unbeaten in the last four Serie A match-days: two wins followed by two draws.

Torino have never repeated the same result twice in a row over their last 11 home league games – their last match at the Olimpico ended in a draw (against Roma).

Juventus have conceded just one goal over their last six league fixtures.


LAST FIVE MATCHES

Torino D D W W W

4/19/15 - Sassuolo 1 - 1 Torino
4/12/15 - Torino 1 - 1 Roma
4/4/15 - Atalanta 1 - 2 Torino
3/22/15 - Parma 0 - 2 Torino
3/19/15 - Torino 1 - 0 Zenit St. Petersburg


Juventus D W W L W

4/22/15 - Monaco 0 - 0 Juventus
4/18/15 - Juventus 2 - 0 Lazio
4/14/15 - Juventus 1 - 0 Monaco
4/11/15 - Parma 1 - 0 Juventus
4/7/15 - Fiorentina 0 - 3 Juventus


HEAD TO HEAD

11/30/14 - Juventus 2 - 1 Torino
2/23/14 - Juventus 1 - 0 Torino
9/29/13 - Torino 0 - 1 Juventus
4/28/13 - Torino 0 - 2 Juventus
12/1/12 - Juventus 3 - 0 Torino

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Torino vs. Juventus: Team News, Predicted Lineups

Apr 25, 2015

In a week where they have secured passage to the last four of the Champions League, Juventus face another difficult test as they take on cross-town rivals Torino.

They may be once again part of the continental elite, but their neighbours will be hoping to earn local bragging rights when the latest edition of the Turin derby kicks off this Sunday.

Currently sitting in seventh place in Serie A, Giampiero Ventura’s side have enjoyed another fruitful campaign, reaching the knockout stage of the Europa League where they eliminated Athletic Bilbao. The Granata have also recorded league victories over Sampdoria and Inter, managing to hold AS Roma to a 1-1 draw earlier this month.

Wing-backs Bruno Peres and Matteo Darmian provide serious quality out wide, with the talent of the latter discussed in this previous column. Above all, the team is built upon impressive organisation and tactical discipline, and Massimiliano Allegri’s men will need to be at their best to overcome such a resolute opponent.

The Bianconeri emerged with a slender 2-1 triumph at Juventus Stadium earlier this season, needing a stunning last-minute goal from Andrea Pirlo to separate the two sides. It was a moment of genius and a strike that underlined the absolute quality that runs through the reigning Italian champions and sees them enter this weekend’s fixtures some 15 points clear of the division's other teams.

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93rd minute & you need a derby winning goal? Everybody relax, Pirlo's got this


Predicted Lineups

Torino: (3-5-2): Padelli; Bovo, Glik, Moretti; Peres, Vives, Gazzi, El Kaddouri, Darmian; Quagliarella, Lopez

Juventus: (4-3-2-1): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, Padoin; Vidal, Pirlo, Sturaro; Pereyra, Tevez; Morata


Player to Watch

Fabio Quagliarella will need little introduction to Juventus fans, the striker having worn the black-and-white stripes from 2010 until his departure last summer. His return to Torino—the club where his career began—has been a fruitful one, having already netted 12 goals this term.

The 32-year-old was vital to the Bianconeri in his first campaign, remaining a solid contributor until the arrivals of Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente saw him become understandably marginalised.

He would nevertheless relish the opportunity to score against his former team-mates and show that he remains and effective player, no matter the opposition. With Torino’s midfield extremely defence-orientated, it will almost certainly be left to Quagliarella to make a difference, just as Alessio Cerci and Ciro Immobile were last year.


Key Battle

Torino will enter this clash as huge underdogs, and their hopes will arguably hinge on the ability of Kamil Glik to get the better of Carlos Tevez. The Granata captain has enjoyed a fine season at the heart of his side’s defence and is undoubtedly their emotional leader on the field.

Dangerous at set pieces, every Torino corner is greeted with chants of "Glik, Glik, Glik!" from supporters hoping he can get his head to the ball first. But the Poland international will have much greater concerns at the other end of the pitch, with Juve’s No. 10 in stellar form.

Tevez has weighed in with 26 goals and eight assists this term, the extra freedom afforded to him by Allegri clearly paying huge dividends. Having delivered on almost every occasion this season, the Argentinian will look to add to his derby-winning strike last February as the city rivals clash once again.


Odds (via Odds Shark)

Home win: 107/25

Away win: 100/149

Draw: 267/100

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Allegri stands up for Juventus

Apr 25, 2015

Max Allegri warned Juventus it “won’t be easy” against Torino and was “irritated” by criticism of their Monaco performance.

The Derby della Mole kicks off on Sunday at 15.00 CET.

“We still need another six points to be mathematically sure of the Scudetto,” said the Coach in a Press conference this morning.

“We have the derby, which has always been a difficult game against a Torino side who are in line for European qualification. We have no rush to finish the job, but need results.

“I think it would be really very unlikely we’d win the title tomorrow, as we’d need both Roma and Lazio to lose and it’ll be equally difficult for us to beat Torino.”

The focus is on the Champions League semi-final, where the Bianconeri will take on Real Madrid.

Confidence is high, but also dented by criticism of Juve’s 0-0 quarter-final draw in Monaco.

“When you reach an important objective like the Champions League semi-finals, you get messages from everywhere and it’s pleasing.

“I don’t like that the team was criticised, as that night the objective was to qualify. We are at a moment of the season where the side cannot give more than that and the complaints irritated me.

“This is a side that is top of the Serie A table with a big advantage, in the Champions League semi-final and the Coppa Italia Final. What more can you ask?

“I thought the criticism of the lads was excessive, as they are confirming and improving upon the past few years. The result in Montecarlo was much more important than the performance.

“We must play the semi-final against the champions of Europe, a team of Galacticos. It’s a fascinating tie and we are aware of the difficulties, but also know we can reach the Final.

“We have to play to the best of our abilities. If we don’t make it, then we will have been eliminated by an extremely strong opponent.”

Carlos Tevez, Alvaro Morata and Arturo Vidal were all sick ahead of the game in Monaco, while Patrice Evra is out of the Turin Derby with a hip problem.

“Everyone is at my disposal tomorrow except for Evra. After the training session we’ll evaluate the best line-up. On Wednesday we played some lads who were not in good shape. The system also depends on the conditions of the players.

“I don’t think Toro are superior to us, but they are very organised and done some exceptional work this season.

“Don’t forget how well they played against Zenit at home in the Europa League. They are a difficult team to play against, so we need to be very careful and remember how important the match is.

“Do I have a motto for tomorrow? No, but I will concede the Derby della Mole is different to normal games.”

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

MATCH PREVIEW

Apr 25, 2015

Buoyed by their midweek passage to the semi-finals of the Champions League, Juventus will shift their focus on claiming bragging rights against Torino this weekend.

The Derby della Mole’s rivalry will resume once again where Giampiero Ventura will be hoping to cause an upset by putting an end to his side’s disappointing run against their cross-city rivals.

Torino’s hopes will largely rest on the fact that Massimiliano Allegri’s men may be carrying a bit of fatigue after their midweek fixture away to Monaco, while their recent spate of results will bode well for his team’s confidence.

Toro have managed to claim a decent run of results of late, suffering just one defeat in their last five encounters, and there are a number of names with the Granata who hope to upset Juventus.

Former Zebrette man Fabio Quagliarella admits he hopes “to score the decisive goal” against the club he parted ways with last season. Amauri was also a part of La Vecchia Signora and is said to be considered as an option to start on Sunday.

Juventus, meanwhile, have been running away with this season and once again find themselves in a one-horse race for the Scudetto.

Allegri’s team have shown up on more than one occasion this season and the fact that they reached the semi-finals of Champions League for the first time since they finished as runners-up in 2003 is a huge feat.

But focus will have to be switched onto the league once again this weekend, as they know the Bianconeri supporters in Turin are expecting Juventus to extend their 20-year city dominance.

Carlos Tevez will be available for Allegri despite having rested after Wednesday’s clash due to a stomach bug, while Claudio Marchisio will miss out due to suspension.

Stefano Sturaro is expected to start in place of the midfielder, while Simone Padoin could also be given a rare nod in place of Patrice Evra.

With the fixture being a derby encounter and Torino still hoping to make Europe again next season, all while Juventus aim to wrap up the league title as soon as possible, there is plenty at stake.


Keep An Eye On: Carlos Tevez (Juventus) -The Argentine is currently the leading goalscorer in Italy and a player who has carried Juventus throughout the season. With 18 league goals already this term, Tevez has been an instigator in the Bianconeri’s dominance.


Form Guide: Torino (D D W W L) Juventus (W L W W W)

Last Season: Torino 0-1 Juventus

Stat Fact: Torino’s disappointing run against Juventus stretches as far back as two decades, when Torino last claimed a win over their cross-city rivals. That was a 2-1 victory over Juventus at the Stadio Delle Alpi in 1995.


Torino (Probable): Padelli; Bovo, Glik, Moretti; Peres, Vives, Gazzi, El Kaddouri, Darmian; Quagliarella, Maxi Lopez

Suspended: None


Juventus (Probable): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Padoin; Vidal, Pirlo, Sturaro; Pereyra; Tevez, Morata

Suspended: Marchisio

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

TORINO V JUVENTUS MATCH PREVIEW

Apr 25, 2015

 

 Juventus

Juve will be without the injured Patrice Evra and the suspended Claudio Marchisio for the trip to cross-city rivals Torino and the latest installment of the Derby Della Mole.

The Bianconeri are on an incredible run this season, with only 2 defeats throughout the entire Serie A campaign, both away from home against Parma and Genoa. The losses aside, Juve have won 22 games and drawn just 7 to earn them 73 points.

A 15 point lead at the top of the table with only 7 games left this season means victory against Torino tomorrow and a further 3 points against Fiorentina the following week, will guarantee them a forth successive scudetto.

Juve were in action against Monaco midweek, and coach Max Allegri was quick to point out that the team was far from 100%. Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata both suffered from fevers while Andrea Pirlo is yet to fully recover from his latest injury while Arturo Vidal had tonsillitis.

While the performance left a lot to be desired, Juve have earned a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in 12 years, where they’ll face Real Madrid.

Allegri addressed the criticism leveled at his players in his press conference earlier today, stressing that the result was all important.

“I don’t like that the team was criticised, as that night the objective was to qualify.” Allegri told reporters.

“We are at a moment of the season where the side cannot give more than that and the complaints irritated me.

“This is a side that is top of the Serie A table with a big advantage, in the Champions League semi-final and the Coppa Italia Final. What more can you ask?

“I thought the criticism of the lads was excessive, as they are confirming and improving upon the past few years. The result in Montecarlo was much more important than the performance.”

Turning his attention to the game against Torino, Allegri addressed the likely squad selection.

“Everyone is at my disposal tomorrow except for Evra. After the training session we’ll evaluate the best line-up. On Wednesday we played some lads who were not in good shape. The system also depends on the conditions of the players.

“I don’t think Toro are superior to us, but they are very organised and done some exceptional work this season.”

Taking all this into account, it’s likely we’ll see a relatively full-strength Juve XI against Torino, especially given the importance of the game. Gigi Buffon is fit and will start in goal and Juve could well revert to the 4-3-1-2 meaning a back line of Stephan Lichtsteiner, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini and Simone Padoin is the best bet.

In midfield, Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal and Stefano Sturaro will start with Roberto Pereyra playing behind a front two of Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata.


Probable lineup

4-3-1-2: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Padoin; Vidal, Pirlo, Sturaro; Pereyra; Tevez, Morata
 

Injured Players

Asamoah and Romulo (Recovering from surgery), Caceres (ankle), Pogba (hamstring), Evra (hip)

 

Suspended Players

Marchisio

 

Form

(W-W-L-W-D)


 

 Torino

In the first Turin Derby, Torino interrupted a 13-year long scoring drought against Juventus with that Bruno Peres gem, but they were once again defeated by The Old Lady. However, at that time, Torino weren’t really playing well but still put up a nice fight in that game. They are performing much better in the second part of the season, as it often happens for teams led by Giampiero Ventura. With Juventus probably still in a festive mood, it should be a fun bout.

Torino have just an outside chance to repeat last year’s comeback and grab an EL spot last-minute (or in overtime, since they qualified because Parma were excluded): they are five points behind Fiorentina and six points behind Sampdoria with seven games to go. Two teams that are probably better equipped and have more drive, while Torino could be content with finishing in the honorable part of the standings after a very competitive European campaign. But of course, the Derby provides big motivations.

After stumbling through the Autumn, things have improved when they have been able to field a consistent XI. While they don’t quite play the same high tempo style they were using with Alessio Cerci and Ciro Immobile, they remain dangerous on the counters, they have few playmakers and shooters on offensive and they probably are more seasoned and have more veteran leadership. Players like Daniele Padelli, Nikola Maksimovic, Marco Benassi, Omar El Kaddouri, Bruno Peres and Josef Martinez have matured, not to mention Matteo Darmian who has simply risen to stardom. They are more grit and grind, they get things done differently, but they are still pretty successful.

Fabio Quagliarella has score consistently and has tallied twelve goals this season. The second leading scorer, with seven, is Kamil Glik who’s just a brute force on set pieces and sometimes is also used as a decoy. But they have many players who can score throughout the roster. They have been ok at home so far, with five wins, seven draws and three losses, but the Derby is a match on his own.

There are just a couple of doubts regarding the lineup. Ventura will field his customary 3-5-2, with Maksimovic and Bovo battling to start along with Glik and Emiliano Moretti in the defense: the Serbian CB is the favorite since he was preserved in the last match (he was one yellow card away from disqualification). The midfield will be composed by Alessandro Gazzi, who has established himself as a pivot, Omar El Kaddouri, who has the task to connect the two lines, and either the energetic Benassi or the muscular Farnerud. Giuseppe Vives could be an option if they chose a more defensive outlook. Bruno Peres and Darmian should play on the flanks, even if Cristian Molinaro has been quite a regular in the XI. Quagliarella is a lock in the attack, with either the speedster Martinez or the opportunistic Maxi Lopez, who has scored some big goals off the bench, on his side. They have a full squad, with no injuries or disqualifications.


Probable lineup

3-5-2: Padelli; Maksimovic, Glik, Moretti; Bruno Peres, Benassi, Gazzi, El Kaddouri, Darmian; Martinez, Quagliarella.

 

Injured Players

Basha

Suspended Players

None

Form

(W-W-W-D-D)

 

Formations

 

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Juventus’ Most Important Derby Della Mole Of The Modern Era

Juve have seldom approached the derby against their Turin rivals with too much anxiety,
but this Sunday’s clash could finally prove meaningful beyond simple bragging rights.

Apr 25, 2015

The Derby della Mole has hardly been one of Serie A’s most celebrated derbies in recent years. The tie has been dominated by Juventus, with the Bianconeri winning 10 of the last 11 encounters.

In fact, you have to go back 20 years to the 1994-95 season for a Torino win, when La Granata did the double over their cross-city rivals.

So indeed Juventus and their fans could be forgiven for having not given the Derby della Mole their full attention in seasons gone by, given their stellar record in the fixture in the modern era. This Sunday could be a very different occasion however.

Massimiliano Allegri’s side may have the opportunity to seal their fourth straight Scudetto with a win, providing that Roma lose against Inter on Saturday evening and Lazio lose against Chievo, which kicks off at the same time as Sundays’ Turin showdown.

Despite Allegri’s insistence that the title race was still to be decided, it has effectively been so for weeks if not longer. Failure to secure the trophy this weekend would not be the end of the world, but it would certainly be easier to have the Scudetto settled in advance of the Bianconeri’s upcoming Champions League semi final against Real Madrid — their first since 2003.

Added to that incentive, is the chance to win the league in the backyard of their local rivals at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino.

This may well be the champions elect’s most suitable game to be crowned champions, with little in the way of barnstorming decisive matches remaining in the season; even the games against Fiorentina and Napoli are unlikely to carry much real significance, for Juventus at least.

Torino are no longer the pushovers that had slumped to several defeats during a decade of fluctuation between Serie A and Serie B however, prior to their eventual return to the top tier in 2012.

Their yo-yo nature in the noughties combined with Juventus’ damning involvement in the Calciopoli scandal, meant the two clubs never really had the chance to clash.

That rather exaggerates the statistics behind the Bianconeri’s dominance, with a gap of five years without a meeting between 2002 and 2007.

Giampiero Ventura’s Granata have put together several impressive runs since the winter break after a poor start to the season. In 2015 Il Toro went unbeaten until March in a 12-game streak.

Certainly the lure of thwarting the team they were born out of in 1906 will motivate the Torino fans at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday; but it remains to be seen if the players can rediscover their form and make a late push for a Europa League place.

They currently sit six point adrift of fifth place, with Sampdoria, Fiorentina and Genoa above them and are seeing a previously promising end to the campaign slip away with each passing game.

History would dictate that Juventus are a shoe-in for yet another derby triumph this weekend, but rarely has the fixture carried the importance of being a potential title-clinching moment.

 

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Allegri: Torino Are A Difficult Team To Play Against

Apr 25, 2015

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has praised city rivals Torino ahead of Sunday’s Derby della Mole at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin.

The Bianconeri boss also spoke about his side’s qualification to the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in 12 years by defeating Monaco 1-0 on aggregate, progressing to face holders Real Madrid.

“I was very pleased,” Allegri started. “After two days, I’ve started to believe the team’s achievement.

“The important thing for us was to reach the semi-finals, you couldn’t have asked for more from the boys. They did their all in all competitions, something people thought they couldn’t do.

“We were criticised a lot, but this year we are confirming what we did in recent years, and improving it too.

“As for [Paul] Pogba, we’ll do everything to get him fit for the second leg against Real Madrid, we must try to recover all the injured like [Kwadwo] Asamoah.

“Real Madrid are the champions of Europe, they have a coach [Carlo Ancelotti] who has won a lot. We are aiming to reach the final but we should do so knowing that we’re playing against the holders.

“We are aware of Madrid’s quality but we know that we are a good side too, and with a little luck, the final is not impossible.”

Allegri then went on to say that there is no hurry to win the Serie A title, as they hold a 15 point lead at the top of the table with seven games remaining, in addition to commenting on the derby in November which Juve won 2-1 in injury time.

“We have to get six points, and the derby against Torino is coming up on Sunday,” he said. “They are having a great season, and we must be very focused.

“Winning Serie A tomorrow? I haven’t thought about about it, we have to think game by game. We’re not in a hurry.

“In the first game, we managed to concede a goal [from Bruno Peres] where he ran with about 70 feet with the fall, we could’ve done a lot better.

“A derby is a game very different from any other game, the standings should not be put into consideration. In addition to that, Torino are playing really good football at the moment.

“I do not think they are better than us in any aspect, but they’re a very organised team, they have grown a lot. They’re a very difficult team to play against because they slow down the tempo.”

Finally, the former AC Milan coach went on to state that he’ll analyse the situation of star striker Carlo Tevez and whether he’ll play in the derby or not.

“Today, I’ll assess Carlos Tevez’s situation and whether he’ll play or not,” he said.

 

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Juventus squad for Turin Derby

Apr 25, 2015

Juventus have Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata for the Turin Derby, but Claudio Marchisio is suspended.

It kicks off on Sunday at 15.00 CET.

Tevez and Morata were suffering from a stomach bug ahead of the Champions League quarter-final with Monaco on Wednesday evening.

They are in the squad, but it remains to be seen whether they will be risked from the start.

Marchisio sits out a ban with the injured Patrice Evra, Paul Pogba, Martin Caceres, Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo.


Juventus squad for Torino: Buffon, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Pepe, Morata, Tevez, Coman, Llorente, Barzagli, De Ceglie, Bonucci, Padoin, Pirlo, Vidal, Lichtsteiner, Sturaro, Storari, Matri, Rubinho, Pereyra, Marrone

 

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Juventus vs. Torino Preview: Round 32 —
Counting down the days

Apr 26, 2015

Just because Juventus has learned who they will be playing in the Champions League semifinals early next month, it doesn't mean their schedule will suddenly slow down. In fact, as we're about to learn, with Juve continuing their European journey, the schedule is just as busy as always.

Three games in the span of seven days is what stands in front of Juventus even before they see Real Madrid roll into Juventus Stadium for the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday, May 5.

The first of those games just so happens to be the Derby della Mole against city rivals Torino at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday afternoon. It's the latest and potentially one of the final steps in the assumed quest for another Scudetto simply because the finish line is in sight. The points need to clinch the title can be counted on two hands. This is not just a countdown to the Champions League semifinals arriving at Juventus Stadium. This is a countdown to the day Juventus can officially clinch their fourth straight Serie A title and subsequent Scudetto parade.

And everybody around here knows how much I, along with a lot of other people, like a Scudetto parade as the weather is warming up.

JuventusFC ✔@juventusfcen
.@OfficialAllegri: "Six more points are required to mathematically win the title. Tomorrow will be a very tough game."

Tough game, sure, but when are games between city rivals or heated derbies ever easy? (Outside of the last Milan derby, of course. That was just pure torture for everybody who chose to watch it.)

Juventus have the chance to get the Serie A title out of the way before even thinking about Real Madrid and only Real Madrid. That should be the focus right now. While it's virtually a formality at this point, getting the title wrapped up and done will make the decisions for Max Allegri a little easier compared to leaving things hanging when Carlo Ancelotti and the boys arrive in Turin in less than two weeks.

And let's be honest, seeing Juve celebrate another is going to be fun — no matter when it happens.


GOOD NEWS

Juventus kinda own their little brother, don't they?




JuventusFC ✔@juventusfcen
Our record in @SerieA_TIM #DerbyDellaMole meetings ahead of tomorrow's game? W64 D41 L34.

Although it's a derby, so maybe form and everything doesn't matter.


BAD NEWS

We know about the long-term injuries simply because they've been there for about as long as we've been writing match previews this season. But Max Allegri has the added task of replacing Claudio Marchisio, who will be suspended for the match against his lovely wife's favorite team.


WHAT TO WATCH FOR

1. Can Juventus avoid a Champions League hangover?

No, not because they celebrated too hard after the scoreless draw against Monaco. (Although I'm sure the players and coaches had a glass of vino or two on the flight home.) This is about how Juventus recovers after exuding so much energy and effort against Monaco no matter what the overall performance tells us. Juve worked their socks off on Wednesday night — especially in the defensive third. No matter how you look at it, it was the kind of game that had to take a lot out of the players. And now, just a few days later, they have to try and rev things back up again to try and take down their city rivals. Not the easiest thing to do, but there's definitely no need for Allegri to go searching for any kind of extra ways to motivate the squad before kickoff on Sunday.

JuventusFC ✔@juventusfcen
.@OfficialAllegri: "It's difficult to play against Torino, we can't underestimate this one at all."


2. Matteo Darmian vs. Stephan Lichtsteiner.

If there is one person and one person only I want to see move to the other side of Turin and play for Juventus next season, it's Darmian — by a pretty comfortable margin, too. Sure, Patrice Evra has been solid since becoming a regular in the starting lineup, but Darmian is, well, Darmian has a bright future written all over him at the age of 25. But I'll stop thinking about a transfer I would love to see happen this summer and pay attention to the current day Juventus. That involves Darmian, at left wingback going up against Lichtsteiner at right back. It's not exactly the star-studded matchup like we'll see against Real Madrid, but Darmian vs. Lichtsteiner is one of the top individual battles we're going to see in the Turin derby. It will be the chance for Darmian to prove his worth, while at the same time a spot for Lichtsteiner to get back on track after a so-so showing against Monaco in the middle of the week.


3. How much will Claudio Marchisio's absence change the midfield setup?

Allegri has been forced the shuffle both personnel and tactics because of who's been absent in the midfield all season long. If it's not one guy, it's another guy; if it's not one reason, it's another. That's been especially true in the last month, with both Andrea Pirlo and Paul Pogba suffering long-term injuries. We know Marchisio will be back when Juve play Fiorentina in a couple of days, but his absence means Allegri has decisions to make once more. Does he just do a straight swap in a 4-3-1-2 and start Stefano Sturaro? Or does the first-year Juve manager simply stick with the 3-5-2 from midweek and play the Vidal-Pirlo-Pereyra trio? Both formations have worked, both can be effective without a doubt. And as we've seen with Allegri time and time again lately, the situation will dictate which formation he ultimately goes with.


4. The revenge of the Quags: Part II.

Out of the top 10 scorers in Serie A this season, only three have scored a greater percentage of their team's goals than Fabio Quagliarella has for Torino. And unlike the last time Quagliarella played against his former team, he's actually been scoring goals as of late. That's why he's currently sitting on 12 goals in Serie A this season — which currently sits him in seventh in the scoring chart, one behind a certain Juve transfer target named Paolo Dybala and a certain co-owned Juve forward by the name of Domenico Berardi. We know Quagliarella has the ability to score insane and unpredictable goals from seemingly anywhere in the attacking third of the field. And when you consider the other striker Torino is expected to start, Maxi Lopez, has all of three goals to his name this season, it's easy to figure out who's the No. 1 priority for the Juventus defense.


My starting XI (4-3-1-2): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Padoin; Vidal, Pirlo, Sturaro; Pereyra; Tévez, Morata


OFFICIAL KICKOFF TIME: 3 P.M. IN ITALY; 9 A.M. ON THE EAST COAST; 6 A.M. ON THE WEST COAST

 

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Juventus can win title today

Apr 26, 2015

Juventus could be crowned Champions of Italy today if they win the Turin Derby and Lazio lose to Chievo.

The Bianconeri had a 15-point lead at the top of the table going into this weekend.

Roma were beaten 2-1 at Inter last night, so if Lazio lose at home to Chievo and Juve get the better of local rivals Torino, the gap will be 18 points.

As there are only six rounds left after this and Juventus have a superior head-to-head record against Lazio, they would mathematically be uncatchable.

It would be a fourth consecutive Scudetto for the Turin giants, but the first since Max Allegri took over from Antonio Conte.

 

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Maxi Lopez: 'Historic Derby della Mole'

Apr 26, 2015

Torino's Maxi Lopez claims the opportunity of beating Juventus is “unmissable,” while considering the Azzurri option.

The Granata, seldom the favourites in their derby, haven't beaten the Old Lady since 1995, but the striker doesn't rule out the possibility of it happening now.

“It would be fantastic for our people to return to victory after 20 years. Just think of the celebration,” he told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

“We all have the opportunity of writing an historic page in the book of the Granata, and I don't intend to let it slip by.

“Juventus can be defeated. It's the people that spur you on. In days like these you breathe in history and tradition, everything becomes very mystical. Certain games are exciting to experience.

“As for my future, I try not to think about it now, the upcoming game is far too important, for ourselves and for the supporters alike. But my priority is with Torino, full stop.”

The 31-year-old also took the chance to discuss the possibility of playing with the Italian national team.

“At the age of 16 I already had the passport. My grandparents are Italian, and I've always been proud of my Italian heritage.

“Theoretically, I could play for the Azzurri. There have been times when I could have been a serious candidate for a call-up, but I'm not thinking about that anymore.

“It's very difficult, besides which, my national team is Torino.

“Going to Russia when I was 23 was a mistake. I threw away a solid portion of my career. I came to Barcelona when I was 21, but I got injured right away in a clash against [Carles] Puyol and I wasted quite a bit of time.

“Still, at Barcelona I won the Liga twice and the Champions League once.”

 

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Juventus make five changes for Torino clash

Apr 26, 2015

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has made five changes to his side for their Serie A clash against city rivals Torino this afternoon.

Angelo Ogbonna, Simone Padoin, Stefano Sturaro, Roberto Pereyra and Alessandro Matri all come into the starting lineup following their goalless draw against Monaco in midweek.

Carlos Tevez and Giorgio Chiellini drop to the bench, while Claudio Marchisio misses out through suspension.

Meanwhile, former Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella, who has scored 12 goals in Serie A this season, leads the attack for the home side.


Juventus: Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Ogbonna, Padoin, Vidal, Pirlo, Sturaro, Pereyra, Matri, Morata

Torino: Padelli, Maksimovic, Moretti, Glik, El Kaddouri, Gazzi, Peres, Darmian, Benassi, Lopez, Quagliarella

 

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Line-ups: Torino-Juventus

Apr 26, 2015

Juventus could mathematically win the Scudetto today, but city rivals Torino will do everything to stop them in the Derby della Mole.

It kicks off at 15.00 CET.

The Bianconeri would be able to start the title party this evening if they beat Torino and Lazio simultaneously lose at home to Chievo.

Enthusiasm is already sky high after reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 12 years and the Coppa Italia Final too.

Claudio Marchisio is suspended, joining the injured Patrice Evra, Paul Pogba, Martin Caceres, Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo.

Carlos Tevez, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini are rested, giving Alessandro Matri, Simone Padoin and Angelo Ogbonna starts.

Ogbonna will have to expect abuse from the stands, facing the club he left for their city rivals in 2013.

Torino have not won the Derby della Mole for 20 years, home or away, so a success would be like a Scudetto to them.

Fabio Quagliarella and Amauri are particularly eager to make an impression against their former team-mates.

Omar El Kaddouri returns from his ban, with Bruno Peres wanting to repeat his fantastic solo goal from the Derby earlier this season.

Despite that stunning strike, Andrea Pirlo scored in the final minute to give Juve the 2-1 victory.


Torino: Padelli; Maksimovic, Glik, Moretti; Bruno Peres, Benassi, Gazzi, El Kaddouri, Darmian; Quagliarella, Maxi Lopez

Torino bench: Silva, Molinaro, Martinez, Basha, Castellazzi, Farnerud, Ichazo, Vives, Jansson, Amauri, Gonzalez, Bovo


Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Ogbonna, Padoin, Vidal, Pirlo, Sturaro, Pereyra, Matri, Morata

Juventus bench: Storari, Tevez, Llorente, Barzagli, Marrone, Pepe, Rubinho, De Ceglie, Chiellini, Coman

 

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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Marotta: 'Media fuel Juve hatred'

Apr 26, 2015

Juventus director Beppe Marotta blamed media after their team bus was pelted with rocks, bottles and fireworks.

The incident occurred as they arrived for today’s Derby della Mole against Torino at the Stadio Olimpico.

At least one window on the bus was shattered, while it’s reported fireworks were rolled under the vehicle for a loud explosion.

“It was certainly a serious and deplorable act of violence, sparked also by journalists who use a certain language against us and that naturally leads to these consequences,” director Marotta told Sky Sport Italia.

“You just had to read a comment in a well-known newspaper today that dubbed us ‘thieves’ to know where this comes from.”

Max Allegri rotates the squad after the Champions League quarter-final against Monaco.

“We are always fired up and know every game represents an exam. Our opponents always give everything to beat us, let alone a local derby with pride and prestige at stake.

“Torino are unbeaten in four and are in good shape. We’ve made some changes to the line-up today, but those taking the field are absolutely worthy of the Juventus jersey.”

 

http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

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2 - 1

Andrea Pirlo (35')

Matteo Darmian (45')
Fabio Quagliarella (57')

Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Torino 2-1 Juventus: Granata claim
first derby victory for 20 years

Andrea Pirlo opened the scoring with a free kick but Matteo Darmian and Fabio Quagliarella
ensured that the Bianconeri will have to wait another week to clinch the Serie A title.

Apr 26, 2015

Fabio Quagliarella returned to haunt his former club Juventus, settling a 2-1 win to give Torino their first derby triumph in 20 years and delay their rivals' title celebrations.

Victory at Stadio Olimpico coupled with Chievo beating Lazio would have wrapped up a fourth consecutive Scudetto for Juve, but the bragging rights were all Torino's on Sunday, though a draw in Rome keeps the league leaders within touching distance of the trophy.

Giampiero Ventura's side went into the match on the back of 17 winless games against their neighbours and, although they began the contest well, Andrea Pirlo's inch-perfect free-kick 10 minutes before the break looked like continuing Juve's dominance.

But Matteo Darmian restored parity just before half-time as Juve's hopes of clinching a 31st Serie A title on their neighbours patch began to slip away.

Pirlo almost doubled his tally as he struck the woodwork with another delightful free-kick early in the second half, but Torino made the most of that let-off, Quagliarella - who left Juve at the beginning of the season - poking past Gianluigi Buffon.

Juve piled men forward towards the end and went desperately close to equalising when Simone Padoin's cross hit the post, but Torino held on for their first derby win since April 1995's success by the same scoreline at Stadio delle Alpi.

Victory was richly deserved and the hosts began full of attacking intent and went close twice inside the first eight minutes, as Marco Benassi hit off-target and Quagliarella forced Buffon into action, though Alessandro Matri ought to have put Juve ahead after bringing down a Pirlo pass on 12 minutes.

Torino were threatening on the break, with wing-backs Bruno Peres and Darmian looking particularly lively.

But there was little the home side could do when Pirlo stepped up to a 35th-minute free-kick and nonchalantly clipped his effort over the wall and in off the crossbar from 25 yards.

Torino's threat out wide remained, though, and they went in at the break level thanks to Darmian prodding home from close range after darting onto Quagliarella's cut-back.

Juve began the second half with something of an improvement and Pirlo almost scored a second free-kick, curling a 30-yard effort on to the right-hand post.

And Quagliarella made Juve rue that missed opportunity, converting at the near post from a teasing Darmian delivery.

Juve still had over half an hour to get back into the contest, but their chances looked to be running out when Padoin's cross hit the post and Simone Pepe was denied on the line by Daniele Padelli on the goal line, who cemented hero status with a smart stop to deny Arturo Vidal.

The final whistle was met with jubilation as Torino clung on to a famous victory which also keeps them firmly in the hunt for a European return next season.

 

http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

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2 - 1

Andrea Pirlo (35')

Matteo Darmian (45')
Fabio Quagliarella (57')

Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Toro end 20-year Turin Derby drought

Fabio Quagliarella struck against his old club to give Torino their first
Derby della Mole win in 20 years, but Juventus hit the woodwork three times.

Apr 26, 2015

The Granata hadn’t won the Derby della Mole for 20 years, home or away, since a 3-2 result in 1994-95. Andrea Pirlo defeated the Granata in the last minute when these sides met earlier this season, a heartbreaking loss for Giampiero Ventura’s men. Claudio Marchisio was suspended with Patrice Evra, Paul Pogba, Martin Caceres, Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo sidelined. Omar El Kaddouri returned from a ban for the hosts, while Fabio Quagliarella faced his former club.

There was more at stake today, as Juventus would mathematically clinch the Scudetto if they won here and Lazio lost at home to Chievo.

Gigi Buffon was at full stretch to smother a Quagliarella low drive, while Alessandro Matri’s chest and volley flew over the bar.

Juve had penalty appeals waved away, as Roberto Pereyra seemed to flick the ball on to Emiliano Moretti’s arm from close range.

Toro had the better of the first half, but Juventus broke through thanks to a moment of magic from Andrea Pirlo. He curled his free kick over the wall and in off the underside of the bar. Daniele Padelli had no option but to watch it go in.

Torino did get their equaliser just before the break. Quagliarella pulled back from the right and Matteo Darmian’s first touch was poor, but the bobble turned out to help, as he was able to beat Gigi Buffon on the half-volley.

Pirlo almost scored a second in identical fashion on 52 minutes, but this time it smacked against the upright and back out.

Instead, Torino took the lead for the first time. Omar El Kaddouri threaded through for Darmian, who immediately rolled across for Quagliarella to side-foot home from five yards. This season Quagliagoal has scored against all his former clubs – Juventus, Napoli, Sampdoria, Fiorentina and Udinese.

Bruno Peres had a dangerous solo run and Quagliarella’s attempted overhead kick was wayward.

Alessandro Matri almost got the equaliser on 76 minutes, his glancing header clipping the outside of the far post.

Leonardo Bonucci was booked and will be suspended against Fiorentina. Josef Martinez had the ball in the back of the net by following up Quagliarella’s effort, but was correctly flagged offside.

Moments later Juve hit the frame of the goal for the third time, a Matri cross floating past everyone to thump the far post and Padelli desperately smothering from Simone Pepe at point-blank range.

Stefano Sturaro forced a great save out of Padelli with a header at the back post on Pirlo’s cross. Juve threw everything at the Granata, but they clung on for their first Derby della Mole victory in 20 years.


Torino: Padelli; Maksimovic, Glik, Moretti; Bruno Peres, Benassi (Vives 72), Gazzi, El Kaddouri, Darmian (Molinaro 82); Quagliarella, Maxi Lopez (Martinez 61)

Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Ogbonna, Padoin (Llorente 86); Vidal, Pirlo, Sturaro; Pereyra (Pepe 78); Matri, Morata (Tevez 65)

Ref: Tagliavento

 

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[Socrates 8516]

TORINO - JUVENTUS

2 - 1

Andrea Pirlo (35')

Matteo Darmian (45')
Fabio Quagliarella (57')

Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Explosion Injures Fans
During Torino V Juventus

Apr 26, 2015

Tensions were high ahead of and during Serie A’s Sunday afternoon clash between Torino and Juventus, with reports of a paper bomb going off.

Torino hosted Juventus in the season’s second Derby della Mole, and prepared a special welcoming committee for the Juventus players and fans who traveled to the Stadio Olimpico di Torino.

Sky Sport Italia reports that the Juventus bus was attacked upon its arrival, pilloried by stones from the Torino fans. Incidents were not restricted to just outside the stadium however, as a paper bomb went off in a section of the Curva Primavera.

Sky Sport Italia added that nine fans were injured by the paper bomb, and were subsequently transported to the hospital.

The media report however that none of those injuries were serious, with the explosive in causing more unrest than harm.

 

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[Socrates 8516]

TORINO - JUVENTUS

2 - 1

Andrea Pirlo (35')

Matteo Darmian (45')
Fabio Quagliarella (57')

Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Juventus stunned by Torino

Apr 26, 2015

Torino ended their 20-year-wait for a victory against city rivals Juventus by beating the Italian champions 2-1 in their Serie A match this afternoon.

Fabio Quagliarella threatened for the hosts early on with a strike from outside the box, but it lacked enough power to seriously trouble Gianluigi Buffon.

Moments later, Juventus almost scored with their first shot of the match, but Alessandro Matri volleyed over the bar after being picked out by Andrea Pirlo's ball over the top.

In the 35th minute, the Bianconeri did manage to find the net as Pirlo curled a trademark free kick in off the bar that left Daniele Padelli with no chance.

At the very end of the first half, Torino levelled the scores when Matteo Darmian was found by Quagliarella and, despite a heavy first touch, he was able to burst into the box and slide an effort past Buffon.

Shortly after the break, Pirlo came within inches of scoring his second free kick off the match, but his swerving effort came crashing off the post.

Five minutes later, it was Torino who took the lead as Quagliarella arrived in the middle to turn Darmian's low cross into the net from point-blank range.

Juventus looked for a quick response, with Stephan Lichtsteiner and Arturo Vidal both heading over the bar.

Matri was next to threaten, but his header took a slight deflection and clipped against the outside of the post.

Josef Martinez then had a header ruled out for offside, before Juventus went down the other end and saw Matri's cross miss everyone and hit the post.

Juventus continued to press as Pirlo dragged a low shot wide, but they were unable to find a second goal as they slipped to just their third defeat in the league this season.

 

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[Socrates 8516]

TORINO - JUVENTUS

2 - 1

Andrea Pirlo (35')

Matteo Darmian (45')
Fabio Quagliarella (57')

Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Torino 2-1 Juventus: Granata End
20-Year Derby Drought

Apr 26, 2015

Torino defeated Juventus 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino on Sunday afternoon in Serie A.

After 20 years without victory over the Bianconeri goals from Matteo Darmian and Fabio Quagliarella cancelled out a first-half Andrea Pirlo free kick, finally ending the Granata’s derby misery.

With Carlos Tevez, Patrice Evra, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini rested after their midweek Champions League exertions in Monaco, though, it was the Granata that started the match on the front foot.

Under a haze of pyrotechnic smoke the first-half was played at fascinating pace, despite Juventus’ best efforts to lower the tempo at every opportunity.

However, while Torino striker Quagliarella was first to test either goalkeeper on nine minutes, the hosts were largely restricted to efforts from distance.

The Bianconeri had the better chances early on, Pirlo lofting an amazing pass onto the chest of Alessandro Matri just yards from goal, who somehow managed to blaze over.

Five minutes later Juventus burst through after a double error from Alessandro Gazzi; but after Roberto Pereyra laid the ball into Matri’s path, Torino captain Kamil Glik slid in to nudge the ball away.

The Bianconeri did take the lead on 36 minutes, though, Pirlo sending a curling free kick in and off the underside of the crossbar.

With seconds of the opening 45 remaining the Granata levelled, Darmian failing to control Quagliarella’s cross, sending the ball looping into the air, surprised everyone by volleying his own ‘pass’ past Gianluigi Buffon.

In a far more subdued second period Juventus nearly found a second on 52 minutes, Pirlo in a near identical position rattling Daniele Padelli’s left post with another free-kick.

However, in the 57th minute Torino went ahead, Darmian released inside the box on the left and sending the ball across low for Quagliarella to tap in.

As the Granata began to retreat the Bianconeri had a wonderful chance to equalise on 70 minutes, but Arturo Vidal headed a Pereyra cross well wide from six yards out.

Juventus went even closer seven minutes later, Matri’s header from a similar position deflected off a Torino head and grazing the post.

With 10 minutes to go, Josef Martinez had a goal disallowed for offside and the Bianconeri quickly countered, but only to be denied by the Torino post once more.

The hosts defending stoutly during an almost endless assault on their goal from the reigning Serie A champions to record a memorable win at the Olimpico.

Unable to clinch a fourth successive Scudetto on the day, the Bianconeri will not have long to wait and will hope to do so when they welcome Fiorentina to the Juventus Stadium Wednesday night.

With faint hopes of European qualification alive and kicking coach Giampiero Ventura will take his troops to Sicily in great confidence, aiming to overcome the challenge of Palermo.

 

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TORINO - JUVENTUS

2 - 1

Andrea Pirlo (35')

Matteo Darmian (45')
Fabio Quagliarella (57')

Sunday, April 26th, 2015 - 3:00 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Turin
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento

Torino beat Juventus after fan violence

Apr 26, 2015

Juventus were prevented from clinching a fourth consecutive Serie A title with a 2-1 loss at Torino on Sunday in a derby marred by fan violence.

After Andrea Pirlo put Juventus ahead with a free kick 35 minutes in, fellow Italy international Matteo Darmian equalised just before half-time and former Juve forward Fabio Quagliarella scored the winner just before the hour mark.

Before the match, Torino fans assaulted the bus carrying Juve's players as it approached the stadium, breaking a window. Juventus supporters retaliated by throwing fireworks at Torino counterparts inside the stadium, injuring several.

Juventus -- 14 points ahead of second-placed Lazio with six matches remaining -- needed a win and for the Biancocelesti to lose.

 

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