Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Atletico clash vital for Juventus, says Marchisio The Italy international has highlighted the importance of Wednesday's match at the Vicente Calderon for the Old Lady's European ambitions. Sep 30, 2014 Claudio Marchisio believes Wednesday's clash against Atletico Madrid could prove to be vital for Juventus' Champions League ambitions. The Serie A champions recorded a 2-0 win over Malmo in their Group A opener to start their European campaign on a high, while the Vicente Calderon side were somewhat surprisingly beaten 3-2 by Olympiakos. Both sides meet in Madrid this week and Juventus are keen to get a good result to open up a six-point gap over Atletico. "We haven’t been able to make the step up in Europe over the last three years, but we started well in our first game at home this time around, where in previous seasons we missed important opportunities," Marchisio told Sky. "Now we’ve got a tricky game in Madrid. We need to also try and pick up a result there because we’d gain a lot of confidence from beating a great team like Atletico. "Opening up a six-point gap on them would represent a big step forward towards qualification, even though the result in Athens showed us there are no easy games in this group and that Olympiakos are also capable of giving us a run for our money." Juventus have won four of their previous five meetings with Atlético Madrid, but these matches were all played between 1963-1965 in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M.Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Atletico Madrid-Juventus Preview:Opening defeat puts Simeone's men under pressure After a shock reverse to Olympiakos, the Spanish champions are in desperate needof a good result when they welcome Massimiliano Allegri's men to the capital. Sep 30, 2014Atletico Madrid will be keen to bounce back as they meet Italian champions Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.Diego Simeone's men were defeated by city rivals Real Madrid in the final last season and their Group A campaign started with a 3-2 reverse to Greek Superleague holders Olympiakos a fortnight ago.The Spanish champions now welcome the Serie A title winners to the Vicente Calderon and another loss would do further damage to Atleti's hopes of reaching the knockout stages.Atleti's loss to Olympiakos remains their only defeat in competitive matches this season and they have responded to the setback by taking seven points from a possible nine in their last three league matches.Close-season signing Raul Jimenez broke his duck for the club with the last goal in a 4-0 rout of Sevilla on Saturday and the former Club America forward is eager to now make his mark in the Champions League."I'm very happy. I really wanted to score my first goal and finally it came," he told reporters."The team is giving me confidence so I can develop in Europe. The Champions League is something I want to play in."A few months ago I was watching those games on TV and now I have the chance to make my debut."Atleti have doubts over captain Gabi who injured his ankle in the Sevilla win, but Simeone returns to the dugout after a serving the last game of his touchline ban.Juve travel to Spain buoyed a solid, if somewhat laboured, opening-round 2-0 win over Malmo in Turin.Massimiliano Allegri's reign has begun in fine fashion, with Juve winning all six of their competitive fixtures without conceding a goal this term.The Calderon has proved a fortress for Atleti in recent history, though, they won five and drew one of their Champions League fixtures on home soil last season and have won 17 of the their past 19 home matches in Uefa competitions.Juve's trip to Atleti appears to be their most difficult pool encounter on paper and comes just four days before their crunch Serie A clash with Roma at the Juventus Stadium.Despite the potential pitfalls, centre-back Angelo Ogbonna insists the team will prepare for the match as they would any other."We will face Atletico as [we do] all the other teams," he told reporters. "It will take great concentration, we will try to prepare for the game in the best way."Allegri is able to call on midfielder Roberto Pereyra who was suspended against Malmo, but Andrea Pirlo (hip), Andrea Barzagli (Achilles) and Martin Caceres (thigh) miss out.LAST FIVE MATCHESAtlético Madrid 2014/09/27 - Atlético de Madrid 4 - 0 Sevilla2014/09/24 - Almería 0 - 1 Atlético de Madrid2014/09/20 - Atlético de Madrid 2 - 2 Celta de Vigo2014/09/16 - Olympiakos 3 - 2 Atlético de Madrid2014/09/13 - Real Madrid 1 - 2 Atlético de MadridJuventus 2014/09/27 - Atalanta 0 - 3 Juventus2014/09/24 - Juventus 3 - 0 Cesena2014/09/20 - AC Milan 0 - 1 Juventus2014/09/16 - Juventus 2 - 0 Malmö2014/09/13 - Juventus 2 - 0 Udinese http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Morata: Madrid didn't believe in me The young attacker has no regrets over his decision to leave Madrid for Juve and is looking forward to the Champions League game with Atletico Madrid. Sep 30, 2014 Alvaro Morata has revealed that he decided to leave Real Madrid for Juventus this summer because he felt Carlo Ancelotti did not believe in him. The Spain Under-21 international made 23 La Liga appearances for Madrid in 2013-14, but featured from the start on just three occasions, much to his own frustration. "My departure from Real Madrid was a complex situation," Morata told Onda Cero. "I wanted to feel important at Madrid and I hoped that the coach would have faith in me. "But there were five or six options ahead of me in attack." The 21-year-old added that he's happy with life at his current club and is looking forward to his return to Madrid as Juventus take on Atletico in the Champions League on Wednesday. "I’m very happy here at Juventus, with the club and with life in general. It is what I expected. I knew Juventus were one of Europe’s biggest clubs and the biggest in Italy. "The match versus Atletico’s going to be a difficult game in a fantastic competition. "We know Atleti are one of Europe’s strongest teams and although we expect a tough game we are going to the Calderon with the intention of securing maximum points."http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Sacchi: Juve must attack Atleti Sep 30, 2014 Arrigo Sacchi has urged Juventus to attack Atletico Madrid and to be as aggressive as they are, if they want to get a result at the Vicente Calderon. The second matchday of the Champions League group stage sees Massimiliano Allegri take his team out to the Spanish capital looking to continue their European campaign with a second consecutive win. For one former tactician to have worked in both Italy and Spain, Diego Simeone’s side are not to be taken lightly. “They are a tactically very good team, compact, skilled in closing out the space,” Sacchi has explained to Tuttosport today. “The second ball is almost always theirs, and this shows that they are well organised. They fight all the time and are very dangerous on set-pieces and in the counter-attack. “This is even if they lack Diego Costa, now at Chelsea. He is a striker who is almost a single department by himself, whilst Mario Mandzukic is more of a finisher. “Once again they have sold their best player, so Diego Simeone needs a little time to find a new balance.” The former Milan and Atletico Coach was asked of Juve’s chances tomorrow evening. “Juve are superior to Atletico in individual quality, there is no doubt. Simeone has lost key players such as Courtois, Filipe Luis and Diego Costa. The Bianconeri, on the contrary, have kept all their champions. They have also added Pereyra, who seems like a great player. “Advice to Allegri? If they want to create trouble for Atletico, they must bring the battle to them. “Face them with their weapons, attacking. Juve will have to implement a style of pressure like Atletico do, with an aggressive game. “In Europe it is a different story compared to our League. If you play three defenders against three attackers it is fine, but to play a man behind, no, because then you have one less up front. “Against Atalanta, however, I saw the Bianconeri growing, more aggressive. A great signal in view of Madrid.”http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Atletico Madrid v Juventus: Preview Sep 30, 2014 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has warned Atletico Madrid that his team only has victory in mind when it travels to the Vincente Calderon stadium for Wednesday's Champions League Group A showdown. The Italians beat Malmo 2-0 in their pool opener and travel to Spain having enjoyed a perfect start to the season. ``We began this competition well by winning our first game, something we had failed to do in previous campaigns,'' Marchisio told www.juventus.it. ``Now we have a very delicate game in Madrid. ``We have to try to get a good result there because it would give us a big boost in confidence to beat a great team like Atletico. ``To take a six-point advantage over Atletico would be a fantastic step towards qualification. ``However, we are aware that in this group there will be no easy games and proof of that was Atletico's defeat at Olympiacos.'' Last season's finalists, Atletico, endured a disappointing start to the competition, falling 3-2 in Greece. However, Diego Simeone's men are confident they can get back on track. ``We know we cannot fail,'' Atletico defender Juanfran said to www.clubatleticodemadrid.com. ``We've already had a setback in this competition, to have two would almost eliminate us. ``The key to our team is that the more complicated things get, the better we compete. ``We know we need to win no matter what. ``One of Europe's best teams is coming here and we will be ready. ``I'm convinced that we will win.'' Atletico have reason to be confident for they have won 17 of their last 19 games at the Vicente Calderon stadium in UEFA competition. Moreover, the Rojiblancos warmed up for the encounter by brushing Sevilla aside 4-0 on Saturday to climb to third in La Liga, two points adrift of leaders Barcelona. Juve, coached by Massimiliano Allegri, head into the contest on the back of Saturday's 3-0 triumph at Atalanta. The outcome was Juve's sixth straight win in all competitions and lifted the Bianconeri to the top of the Serie A table, level on 15 points with Roma. The visitors are without three injured players, including veteran midfielder Andrea Pirlo. However, Uruguay defender Martin Caceres has recovered from a thigh problem and could be included in the starting XI. Spanish striker Fernando Llorente is set to partner Carlos Tevez in Juve's attack while Atletico captain Gabi has shaken off a right ankle injury sustained at the weekend. Mario Mandzukic, who fractured his nose in his team's defeat at Olympiacos, will lead Atletico's attack wearing a protective face mask. Alessio Cerci, who did not feature on Saturday against Sevilla for technical reasons, has been included in the squad. The Italian forward signed for Atletico in August from Juve's arch-rivals Torino and has made just two league appearances so far.http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Juventus superior to Atletico, says Sacchi The 68-year-old expects the Serie A champions to be too strong for Diego Simeone's men in Wednesday's match in Madrid. Sep 30, 2014 Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi believes Juventus are superior to Atletico Madrid on an individual level ahead of their Champions League encounter at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday. Sacchi - who coached Atletico between 1998 and 1999 - feels the Liga champions have lost some of their best players, whereas the Turin giants have strengthened well. "Juventus are superior to Atletico Madrid on an individual level," Sacchi was quoted as saying by Tuttosport. "Diego Simeone has lost some key players such as [Thibaut] Courtois, Filipe Luis and Diego Costa. "Juventus on the other hand have held on to all their star players. Plus they brought in someone like Roberto Pereyra, who I think is a great player. "But Atletico are very strong tactically. They always win the important balls and are very well organised. Simeone might need a bit of time to find a certain balance, though, after this summer's changes." Atletico were beaten 3-2 by Olympiakos on matchday 1, while Juventus recorded a 2-0 win over Malmo in their Group A opener.http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M.Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Atletico Madrid V Juventus:Spain And Italy’s Finest Collide Sep 30, 2014Reigning La Liga champions Atletico Madrid, will square off against Juventus on Wednesday evening at the Estadio Vincente Calderon, in their Champions League group stage fixture.Coach Diego Simeone will be looking to get his side a positive result following their 3-2 loss to Olympiakos on matchday one.Meanwhile the Bianconeri will be seeking to further their positive start to their campaign after a 2-0 victory against Swedish club Malmo.The clash will mark the first ever meeting of the two sides in this competition.The Spaniards have the home advantage where they boast an excellent record against Italian opposition. They have recorded six wins and three losses including a 4-1 victory against AC Milan in last season’s round of 16.Indeed the Old Lady have not fared well in Spain in the past. Their last victory on Spanish soil was a 2-0 win against Real Madrid in the 2008/09 season.Despite this, coach Massimiliano Allegri’s side enter the match with a renewed confidence following a resounding 3-0 win over Atalanta in the Serie A, which saw new signing Alvaro Morata score his first goal for the Bianconeri.Argentinian International Carlos Tevez, has been in fine form for the club, scoring six goals in the last four games, including his double against La Dea.Atletico are also coming off the back of an impressive 4-0 victory over Sevilla in La Liga, with both Raul Jimenez and Saul Niguez also recording their first goals for the club.The match saw the return of stellar Croatian forward, Mario Mandzukic, after he suffered a broken nose in the Olympiakos game.Both clubs have suffered injury setbacks with Uruguayan international, Cristian Rodriguez being sidelined for the Rojiblancos since September 8 due to a thigh grievance.Andrea Pirlo and Andrea Barzagli are yet to play for the Old Lady this season. Defender Martin Caceres joins the casualty list with a thigh injury, while Arturo Vidal is expected to be rested due to ongoing knee problems.Allegri is expected to make a few changes with Patrice Evra and Roberto Pereya expected to come into the squad.The man to watch will be Claudio Marchisio, who assumes an important role in the absence of Pirlo. The Rojiblancos must not allow the Italian midfielder too much time or space on the ball as his speed and critical passing can create havoc for opposition defences.Conversely, Simeone will have a nearly full list to select his starting line-up. Summer signing and French international, Antoine Griezmann, may also be chosen in the starting 11.Juventus must keep an eye on Mandzukic who will be rearing to make a winning contribution for the Spaniards. Young gun Koke has also been in-form for the Rojiblancos. His attacking prowess and pin-point passing could cause problems for the Bianconeri.Expected Starting XIsAtletico Madrid: Moya; Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Siqueira; Gabi, Koke, Garcia; Griezmann, Turan; MandzukicJuventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Evra; Pereyra, Marchisio, Pogba; Tevez, Llorente http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Godin: Juve like Atleti? Maybe Sep 30, 2014 Diego Godin says Juventus could follow in Atletico Madrid’s footsteps, but that it would not be so much of a surprise. Los Colchoneros reached the final of the Champions League last season against the odds and, ahead of hosting the Bianconeri, one of their talismanic defenders was asked what chance of the Italians following in their footsteps this term. “Maybe, though they would not be a surprise - they are a great team with a great history,” Godin has told La Stampe today. “They come from three League titles won and they are competitive in the Champions League. “What has been Atletico’s secret? [Pointing to his chest] The heart, the will to win, and you see that when we play at the Calderon. And then there is the work, every day. “In the Champions League it was tough to fall at the final. Yes, we are proud, as it was 40 years since Atletico last reached the Final. “We had just won La Liga and within a week we felt the other side of the coin. “Simeone told us that he was sorry for us, but that we should be proud of what we did and to have worked every day to get to the Final. These, he said, are the things that will remain. He was right.” Godin was asked of the chances of scoring past Gigi Buffon again tomorrow evening, having done so for Uruguay at the World Cup to eliminate Italy. “I don’t know if I will score, I certainly hope so, but it is more important for us to win this game - it is too important. “Allegri says it is a fundamental game? For us, certainly it is. Vital - we play against a tough opponent, we have already lost in Greece and if we are to move forward then we have to win here, at our stadium. “Facing Carlos Tevez? He is uncomfortable, very much so. He is competitive, with determination and desire to win, always.”http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M.Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Juve list Atleti squad, lose Romulo Sep 30, 2014Juventus have listed 22 players for the trip to Atletico Madrid, including Martin Caceres, but Romulo requires surgery.The Bianconeri head out to the Spanish capital without Andrea Pirlo and Andrea Barzagli included, despite initial expectation that the latter would recover in time from a foot injury.Caceres is included, but Romulo has been confirmed by the club as having undergone surgery today on a hernia, which now requires a 30-day recovery period.Juventus squad to face Atletico Madrid: Buffon, Chiellini, Caceres, Ogbonna, Pogba, Pepe, Marchisio, Morata, Tevez, Coman, Giovinco, Llorente, Bonucci, Padoin, Asamoah, Vidal, Lichtsteiner, Storari, Evra, Rubinho, Pereyra, Mattiello http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Simeone: A final with Juve Sep 30, 2014 Diego Simeone has labelled Atletico Madrid’s clash with Juventus as a ‘final’, whilst he outlines his respect for the Bianconeri. Last year’s Champions League runners-up host the Turin outfit at the Vicente Calderon looking to bounce back from an opening competition defeat to Olympiacos and with their Coach very much bigging up the occasion. “This is a final with Juventus, as are all the games and as the next one will be,” Simeone commented to reporters today. “We are a competitive team and I will have many options for tomorrow. The games are all different and depending on the game I will see who will play. “Juventus are a team who have always worked very well, they are a solid team that it is hard to take points from. “Tomorrow we will need to play a game at the highest level in order to bring home the three points. We will see, however, in training tomorrow, to dissolve any doubts [about team selection]. “We face Juve with the utmost respect that they deserve as an established team. I like the work done over the years by Juve, we note the great work done behind their victories. “Again, I have much respect and admiration for them. “I don’t think that Juve will play on the counter-attack, they will enjoy a lot of space and recover the ball well. “Llorente and Tevez push right to the touchline but they need to feel close to the midfielders. Juve will be expressive.” Refusing to commit one way or another on Alessio Cerci’s presence in the squad, Simeone was asked about compatriot Carlos Tevez. “We know that he is an extraordinary player, he moves a lot between the lines, and he is very difficult to control. The secret will be to not allow him time to think, and not allow him to receive the ball.” El Cholo returned at the weekend from a lengthy touchline ban. “It’s important, but the key on Sunday [against Sevilla] was the performance. We managed to defend and attack well, maintaining the pressure high up. It is all in the head, my public presence, but the essential thing is the daily work.”http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Godin: No fear against Juve Sep 30, 2014 Diego Godin has made clear that Atletico Madrid have no fear in facing Juventus tomorrow, as he jokes Gigi Buffon should be the one to worry. Atleti play host to the Bianconeri tomorrow evening in the second round of the Champions League, with last season’s finalists in bullish mood. “Do we fear Juve? Buffon should be the one that is worried,” joked Godin at today’s Press conference. “I was the last to score a goal against him [at the World Cup]. “It will be like a final for us, as are all the challenges that we will face. We will defend as we usually do, all together. “To have the Coach on the bench again will be an added value, because in the field he knows how to get more out of us. “We know Juve well, they are very strong. We will face them without fear, to win, as usual.”http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Del Piero: Atleti favourites Sep 30, 2014 Alessandro Del Piero believes Atletico Madrid are favourites ahead of Juventus tomorrow, as he reflects on his former team’s chances in Europe. The Bianconeri’s search for improved performance in the Champions League continues at the Vicente Calderon against last season’s beaten finalists, in a game that their former No 10 believes they are underdogs for. “It will be a great game - Atletico are one of the best teams in Europe, a great side actually, and this will be one of the best games of this phase,” Del Piero has enthused to Marca today. “Atletico are the favourites, as the numbers will say, and whilst both are champions of their respective countries, Atletico played in last year’s Champions League Final. “But, everything could happen [in the return match] at Juventus Stadium. “Diego Simeone is a very intelligent person, a professional who has great confidence in his own ideas and is able to motivate an entire group. He has great intelligence. “I do not want to talk about the players, but Koke has great quality and can grow a lot. Cerci really wants to play in the Champions League, he has quality, speed, is good one-on-one, he will work his own space.” Del Piero also discussed recent events in Turin, including the change of Coach, from Antonio Conte to Max Allegri. “He has his game well defined and has not wanted to alter the mechanisms of a squad that has a style of play that clearly works. “Conte has given so much to Juventus, and has great merit in the three Scudetti. His merits are indisputable, but Juventus are a great team, and sometimes change can allow you to find a new energy. “Can Juve win the Champions League? It’s only a matter of time, Juventus have to demonstrate that the squad has grown, that they can win in Italy and compete in Europe.” Speaking to a Spanish publication, the Delhi Dynamos’ new signing was inevitably asked about Fernando Llorente and Alvaro Morata. “Llorente has proven to be a great player, he has a great physique and great tactical intelligence. It is not easy to adapt to Italian football as he has done, and he is important to the team. “I do not know Morata to judge him, but I know that he is a young talent who did not find space in Madrid, and Juventus is the right place in which to develop.”http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato September 30, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone anticipates tough Juventus test Sep 30, 2014 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says his team will treat Wednesday's Champions League Group A game at home to Italian champions Juventus like a final -- as his side always do in every match. Last season's finalists Atletico began their current European campaign by being surprisingly beaten 3-2 at Olympiakos, while Juventus picked up their first three points by beating Malmo 2-0. With even a draw at the Estadio Vicente Calderon putting the Serie A champions in prime position to win the group, the Colchoneros coach said he would be sending his team out to win the game, while accepting they faced a difficult task given the strength of their opponents. "It is a final, as is the next La Liga game against Valencia, and then the game against Espanyol," Simeone said. "[Juventus] are among the opponents in whom it is most difficult to see weaknesses. They work hard, are good technically, and strong in attack and defence. "I have a lot of respect, a lot of admiration for the work this team has done as a block over the years. That work is shown on the pitch, they are always competitive. So we will have to play a very good game to bring it to the place we want." Max Allegri's side, who travel without injured playmaker Andrea Pirlo, are not a team built to sit back and look to hold out for a point, Simeone predicted. "Juventus is not a counter-attacking team, they like to press high up the pitch, and [Fernando] Llorente and [Carlos] Tevez move very well in space," he said. "They are not a team who sits back. Tevez is an extraordinary player, who performs better when he is closer to the goal. He is difficult to deal with, very dangerous. We want to not let him think, not let him receive the ball, not combine with his teammates." The home side's biggest selection issue ahead of the game is regarding captain Gabi, who limped out of Saturday night's 4-0 La Liga win over Sevilla with a knock. "We will see how he is after tomorrow's training," Simeone said. "If he is fit to play he will play, if he is not 100 percent he will not. The alternatives are Mario [suarez], Saul, Koke -- one of those three will play in his position if Gabi cannot play." Summer 16 million-euro signing Jan Oblak, who conceded three times when given his Atletico debut at Olympiakos, will be on the bench for the game, Simeone confirmed. "[Miguel Angel] Moya will play tomorrow," was the short answer to a question asking if he would rotate his goalkeepers between the Champions League and La Liga. Simeone is expected to choose Mario Mandzukic as centre-forward, but would not say which of other attacking options Raul Garcia, Raul Jimenez, Antoine Griezmann or Alessio Cerci might also feature. "All games are not the same," he said. "They have all played well depending on the game -- it could be Raul Garcia, Jimenez, Griezmann, Cerci. "We played with five [in midfield] the other day, the game with Almeria was different too. It depends on the characteristics we are looking for in each game."http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M.Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Atletico Madrid vs. Juventus Betting Odds,Champions League Prediction Sep 30, 2014Atletico Madrid are off to a good start in Spain’s La Liga and are the betting favorites in this Champions League encounter, but they are in need of a win against Juventus.In the first game of tournament play, Atletico had a rather surprising loss to Olympiakos, while Juve won their CL opener.Atletico have yet to lose in La Liga play after six matches, winning four and drawing two, according to the matchup report. However, the big question for this match is: Can they score on the great Juventus defense?Juve are tied with AS Roma atop the Italy Serie A table with five wins in five matches. What is even more impressive is that they have not allowed a single goal in league play and kept a clean sheet in their CL group-stage opener with Malmo.At sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark, Atletico are the Champions League betting favorites at home at 6-5, with Juve at 11-4 and a draw line of 23-10.While Juve are in top form, history is not on their side. In their last 20 matches in Spain, they have just three wins.Juve are also dealing with some key injury concerns, especially Andrea Pirlo, who is likely out for this match. The loss of Pirlo is a big one for the Italian club, as he is the leader of the midfield. However, he has not played in the last month, and Juve had no problems taking three points in each match.Atletico’s Mario Mandzukic will be featured in this match after coming back from a broken nose. He and Miranda lead a balanced attack that will test the Juve defense.After a bit of a sluggish start on the offensive side of the pitch this season, Juventus have two straight 3-0 wins in Serie A play. Carlos Tevez scored two of his team-leading four goals in the last match for the reigning Italian champions; he is the player on whom Atletico’s defense must focus.Prediction: Atletico come into this match with confidence after a 4-0 drubbing of a solid Sevilla squad in their last Liga fixture. However, that confidence will be shattered in this match facing a superior Juventus squad that will win on Spanish soil this Wednesday night by a score of 2-0. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Godin: Juventus clash a final for Atletico The Rojiblancos are already playing catch-up after losing their opening fixture in Group A but the defender is well aware that the Spanish champions are up against a quality side. Sep 30, 2014 Diego Godin has described Wednesday's Champions League clash with Juventus as a "final" for Atletico Madrid. The Spanish champions suffered a shock 3-2 loss at Olympiakos in their opening game in Group A, while the Bianconeri kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 win over Malmo. The Serie A titleholders have been in sensational form so far this season, winning all six of their games in all competitions without conceding a goal, and Godin is well aware of the size of the challenge awaiting Atletico at the Vicente Calderon. "Juventus have very good forwards and a great midfield," he told reporters on Tuesday. "We will have to work as a team as usual. We must be focused, together and play with intensity. "This is a final for us but we are used to play finals every week. "We will have to play with intensity in defence and be creative in attack to beat [Juve goalkeeper Gigi] Buffon. "Juventus have been winning titles in recent years and they are doing well this season."http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Simeone: Atletico cannot give Tevez time to think The Argentine coach has identified his compatriot as the principal threat to the Spanish champions' hopes of beating the in-form Bianconeri. Sep 30, 2014 Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid cannot afford to give Carlos Tevez time to think if they are overcome Juventus in their crucial Champions League clash at the Vicente Calderon. Tevez has started the season in sensational fashion, netting six goals in six games in all competitions, including a double in the Bianconeri's 2-0 win over Malmo in their Group A opener. Consequently, Simeone has identified his fellow Argentine as the principal threat to Atletico's hopes of getting their continental campaign back on track. "Juventus have always been a very competitive team," he told reporters on Tuesday. "It's not easy to find flaws in their game. We will have to play a high-level match. "I have enormous respect for Juventus. They always show their hard work on the pitch. "They like to press and create spaces for players like Tevez, [Fernando] Llorente or [Alvaro] Morata. "Tevez is a great player, especially when he is close to the goal. I know him well. We can’t let him think." However, Simeone has been buoyed by Atletico's performance in their 4-0 La Liga demolition of the previously undefeated Sevilla at the weekend. "Against Sevilla, we had continuity in our game and that allowed us to play a complete match," the former midfield ace enthused.http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M.Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) UEFA Champions League Group A Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Juventus Sep 30, 2014The best match of Wednesday's slate of Champions League games will pit Italy champions Juventus against Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. The matchup at the Estadio Vicente Calderon could be critical in deciding who wins Group A.The Bianconeri made it harder on themselves than was needed but beat Malmo 2-0 in the group opener last month. It was the first time they'd won their first game since returning to the competition two years ago. Should they beat the Rojiblancos—who lost to Olympiakos 3-2 in their opener—they'd come home heavy favorites to win the group.For Diego Simeone's men, a loss would not only spot Juve the group lead but make it a struggle to even advance out of the group. Avoiding defeat at home is going to be absolutely crucial. Will they be able to?Let's take a closer look and see what awaits in one of the best matches of Matchday 2.Atletico Madrid OverviewAtletico came into their first group-stage match on the back of a 2-1 win against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Unfortunately, their trip to Piraeus brought them crashing back to earth with a thud.Without Diego Simeone on the sidelines and possibly emotionally spent, the Spanish champions fell behind 2-0 after a half-hour. They clawed one back, but their attempt at a comeback was dashed by Konstantinos Mitroglou with 18 minutes left. Antoine Griezmann was able to make the scoreline a bit more respectable late on, but it didn't diminish the shock value of the result.With a team like Juventus in the group, the early loss has put them in a perilous position. It may be too early to call this game a must-win, but depending on the result of the Olympiakos/Malmo fixture it might be a can't-lose.If they drop a second consecutive game, they may have to give up on winning the group. If one of the other two teams is able to pull a surprise on Juventus, Atletico may end up in serious danger of missing out entirely on the knockout rounds.It's vital for them to get into their back-to-back fixtures with Malmo—arguably the worst team in the group—with at least a point.Juventus OverviewJuventus have played six matches in all competitions this year. They have yet to allow a goal.In fact, they haven't allowed a goal in a competitive match since an early opener by Simone Zaza in their late-season matchup against Sassuolo on April 28.That's right. They haven't allowed a competitive goal since April.Defense has been one of the hallmarks of this side since Antonio Conte took charge of the team in 2011. In the three years he was manager, the Bianconeri only conceded 67 goals.On the other end of the field, they are finally firing. Carlos Tevez has scored six times in his last four games and has a brace in two of the last three. Arturo Vidal got his shooting boots on last week against Cesena, and summer signing Alvaro Morata opened his account with his new club on Saturday.Juve fans should not get ahead of themselves: The best opposition they've faced so far have arguably been AC Milan, who are in the midst of a large-scale rebuild. At this stage the only ones on the peninsula that can truly compete with Juventus are Roma—and Juve play them on Sunday.This game will thus serve as a major test for the Bianconeri. Atleti represent the best opposition the team are likely to face until a potential matchup in the knockout phases. If Juve play well in Madrid, even Roma may feel chills run up their spines.Key Players: Atletico MadridKokeThe 22-year-old academy product is on the cusp of becoming one of the most sought-after players in the game.Koke has been Atletico's best player this season. According to WhoScored.com, he has one goal and six assists over six games in all competitions. He's recorded an assist in each of his last six games—a streak that goes back to Atleti's September 13 win at Real Madrid.If the last three years has told the world anything about Juventus, it's that winning the battle against their world-class midfield is essential to beating them. Koke, who is fast becoming an Arturo Vidal clone, will be an essential part of that battle for the Spanish side. He will be tasked with trying to disrupt Juve's mids and will be marked as a target in return. He could turn this match one way or the other.Diego GodinJuve players make up the core of the Italian national team. The internationals on the team won't have forgotten Godin's winning goal in the controversial group-stage finale between Italy and Uruguay.Godin isn't a volume tackler in the defensive third, but his positioning is superb and he has averaged 2.7 interceptions, per WhoScored, and is a force in the air.That aerial ability will be a key for Atletico, who are likely to face target man Fernando Llorente. The Spaniard has been seeing most of his passes on the ground this season, but the Lion King is as good as any striker in the world in the air and will be a serious threat.Godin will be tasked with making sure Llorente can't score with his head and with making himself a threat in Juve's penalty area on set pieces.Mario MandzukicIf the Croatian international is fit, he'll play against the Italians. Given the unenviable responsibility of replacing Diego Costa, Mandzukic has played well but isn't scoring in bunches. In fact, neither are any of the team's forwards. The only Atletico player who has scored more than once in the league is Miranda—a center-back.The good news for Atleti is that Mandzukic has a ton of experience against the 3-5-2 that Juve is expected to deploy. He scored against it at Euro 2012 when Cesare Prandelli employed it in the group stage, and again in 2013 when he led Bayern Munich to a 4-0 aggregate victory over Juve in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.The only player on this team to have won Europe's ultimate prize, Mandzukic will be an important element of the attack if he plays.Key Players: JuventusCarlos TevezCarlos Tevez is a man on fire. Seriously, look at that fire.The Argentinian's brace against Malmo—his first Champions League goals in five years—seems to have lifted a massive weight on his shoulders. Now he's just scoring for fun.The go-to striker Juve has needed for many a year, Tevez has also played a significant part in buildup play. Allegri has allowed him to roam the width of the attacking third, fielding the ball where he can and pulling defenders towards him. Once they attack him, he can either shake them and shoot or pass to an open man.He has only one assist this year, but according to WhoScored he's averaged 3.5 key passes per match in the league and had four in the match against Malmo.Tevez is the one man Atletico must stop. They have to clamp down on him and dare the rest of the team to beat them.Claudio MarchisioIl Principino has been tasked with holding down the "regista" role in front of defense while Andrea Pirlo has been sidelined with an injury.He doesn't have the pinpoint passing ability and exquisite vision that has made Pirlo one of the best midfielders in the history of the game, but he does bring a pace that Pirlo doesn't have.Marchisio is also a much better defender than his legendary teammate. He'll likely have to deal with Koke and former teammate Tiago in the midfield. It wouldn't be surprising to see him booked.Marchisio brings a box-to-box mentality to a deep-lying role. His good passing, thunderous outside shot and defensive skills have been vital in holding the midfield together while Pirlo recuperates—and likely will until his return.Giorgio ChielliniGiorgio Chiellini is a mix of Claudio Gentile-style steel with excellent defensive technique.One of the top five center-backs in the game today, Chiellini will be tasked with keeping Mandzukic—who beat him for a goal at Euro 2012—and the rest of Atleti's stuttering forward line at bay. Along with Gianluigi Buffon, he is the anchor of one of Europe's best defensive units. His performance will go a long way toward keeping Juve in this road game long enough to pounce.Manager: Atletico MadridDiego Simeone is one of coaching's hottest names. A former Serie A player, the Argentine is incredibly intense on the touchline and a master schemer on the training ground.That intensity has often drawn comparisons to former Juve and current Italian national team coach Antonio Conte. The comparison is accurate to a degree, but Conte was, except on rare occasions, able to reign that intensity in before it got him into trouble with officials. That hasn't been the case for Simeone, who has been sent from the touchline twice since May—often in unnecessary circumstances.Simeone was suspended for his team's first Champions League match after melting down in the dying phases of the final. He also received an eight-game domestic ban in August for becoming completely unhinged 25 minutes into the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup.Expect Simeone to change from the 4-4-2 that his understudies employed against Olympiakos. The knock on Juve's 3-5-2 formation is its weakness against good wing play. He can use Antoine Griezmann, one of the best young wingers in the game, to try to take advantage of that weakness and tear the protective bubble away from Gigi Buffon.If Simeone can walk the tightrope of his intensity, his team can fly. If he can't, he could end up doing some significant damage to his team.Manager: JuventusMax Allegri has had a fantastic start to the season, but his opposition has been average at best. Wednesday will be his first real test.According to UEFA's official preview of the match, Allegri only won a single game against Spanish opposition during his time in Milan in 12 tries. In fairness, eight of those matches came against Barcelona and six of those were at the height of their power under Pep Guardiola. He also had to deal with a roster that was consistently declining in quality.So far Allegri hasn't meddled with the 3-5-2 tactics that gave Juve so much success over the last three years. Many consider it a matter of time until he employs a four-man defense, but he was quoted on the web site of Italian transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio in September as saying that he "can't use it until I have the personnel to do it."Presumably, this means he's waiting until center-back Andrea Barzagli returns from off-season surgery to correct a nagging heel issue.We're going to be seeing the 3-5-2—with a few minor tweaks, such as a reduction in the frequency of long shots—until he deems the time is right. Juve fans will hope he has figured out a way to compensate for the formation's apparent weakness on the wing.Key MatchupDiego Godin vs. Fernando LlorenteThis will be an incredible matchup between two players who are excellent in the air.Llorente is a force when he can latch on to the end of a cross. Godin is similarly sterling in attack on set pieces and is a force in his own box.Llorente scored five times in 13 games against Atletico during his time at Athletic Bilbao. He knows the team quite well and will be looking to exploit that familiarity.Look for Godin to stay very close to the Spanish striker to deny Juve a key weapon. Conversely, look for Juve to use Carlos Tevez's ball skills to pull Godin away from Llorente and leave the latter more open to a cross.Arturo Vidal vs. KokeThe subject of massive transfer speculation this summer, Arturo Vidal—King Arthur to most Juve fans—still holds court in Turin. The most complete player in the game today, Vidal's combination of excellence in passing, finishing and defending is unmatched.Koke may change that if he continues to develop. He has been imperious in Diego Simeone's midfield and so far has been one of the best mids in Europe this season.The young Spaniard may very well get the better of this matchup. Vidal is still rounding into form after knee and thigh injuries delayed his return to the field in black-and-white stripes.Whoever overcomes the other will be able to turn the midfield battle in his team's favor—and whoever wins that battle will win the war. Miguel Angel Moya or Jan Oblak vs. Gianluigi BuffonMoya has started all six of Atletico's league games but was pipped to the starting job by former Benfica goalkeeper Oblak in the Champions League opener.Oblak was signed this summer to replace departed keeper Thibaut Courtois, who was finally recalled by Chelsea. He faced Juve in the second leg of the Europa League semifinal last spring. It was an ill-tempered game marred by blatant time-wasting by Benfica (referee Mark Clattenburg did nothing about it), but Oblak made a few great saves to keep the score 0-0 and put Benfica through to the final. He started that all-Iberian affair against Sevilla, but his team ended up on the wrong end of a shootout.Oblak has the experience of going deep into a European competition and at 21 still has plenty of room to develop, but it's not entirely clear who will play this game.On the other end of the field is the imperious presence of Gianluigi Buffon. He isn't the physical specimen he was on his record-setting World Cup run in 2006, but Buffon is still one of the best goalkeepers in the game. He is still capable of phenomenal saves (like his big double save against Uruguay in the World Cup) and remains arguably the best in the world at organizing his defense.Buffon will be a key for Juve. If they are to contain Atleti away from home, their keeper and captain will have to be in top form.We may see Atletico keep more of the ball, but a team like Juve are going to manufacture some chances. Whichever keeper plays for Atletico will have to be up to the task or else risk putting his team in a bad situation.PredictionThis is a really tough game to call. In a neutral venue in a one-off game, I'd be of a mind to predict penalty kicks.The last time I previewed Juventus, against AC Milan, I said that Juve's clean sheet streak would end. I was wrong. This time, I'm pretty sure that won't be the case. Unless the Bianconeri put in a herculean defensive effort, Atletico are going to score in their own stadium.The question becomes how much will they score—and whether Juve can respond in kind.Atletico's scoring has been spread around. Under normal circumstances it would be considered a good thing that the team aren't overreliant on a single scorer, but to me this says that the team still haven't found a scoring identity after the departure of Diego Costa. Against a team as good defensively as Juve, that could become an issue.In the end I think that Atletico will grab one, while Tevez will either score or create one on the other end. A win would be ideal for Atletico in their own stadium, but Juve are on a run of confidence that I think can get them points, even in the Vicente Calderon.I predict a 1-1 draw. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Shielding Atletico's back four is Simeone's main concern vs. Juventus Sep 30, 2014 Centre back Diego Godin described Atletico Madrid's clash with Juventus on Wednesday as "a final," stressing that the side are desperate to make up for their slipup in Greece a fortnight ago. "Having said that, we are used to playing in finals, we have one every week," added the Uruguayan with a cheeky grin. A defeat, however, would be no laughing matter. Los Rojiblancos go into the must-win contest at the Vicente Calderon safe in the knowledge that their inspirational leader, manager Diego Simeone, will be back on the sidelines (following yet another suspension), just as he was to orchestrate their 4-0 hammering of Sevilla at the weekend. Having returned victorious from Almeria for the first time before seeing off Sevilla, Simeone's men face their third big test in the space of a week with the visit of The Old Lady. Having performed something of an Austin Powers and regained their mojo over the past seven days, expectation levels among fans, media and players alike has risen. Speaking to the press before the game, the Argentine coach confirmed that goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya, so impressive this season but given the night off in Piraeus as Los Colchoneros succumbed to their only defeat of the campaign thus far, will return to the starting lineup. This was an acknowledgement on his part that the decision to rotate on matchday one was an error, but also served to highlight both the importance of this match, and his lack of faith in Jan Oblak. Despite costing 16 million euros only a couple of months ago -- a record in Spain for a goalkeeper -- the big Slovenian has yet to show the kind of form that earned him his big-money switch to the Spanish capital from Benfica. Godin spoke of a few communications issues with the stopper, who does not speak Spanish, but was adamant he would improve. Simeone, meanwhile, was not so complimentary, lavishing praise on all four of his fullbacks, bigging up his midfield options and saying he has very good strikers. Perhaps he forgot the goalkeepers, or perhaps it was an unsubtle dig. Who knows. While the last line of defence is not an issue, the Argentine coach will need to make a tough decision in the middle of the park, given that it is highly likely that Atleti skipper Gabi will be missing from the squad altogether with the ankle problem that saw him withdrawn after 45 minutes on Saturday. This is probably Juventus' strongest area, and despite the fact they will be deprived of the majestic Andrea Pirlo to pull the strings, they possess a powerful trio in the form of Arturo Vidal, Claudio Marchisio and Paul Pogba, who will look to take control of the game. Should their lynchpin not make it, as seems likely, then Simeone will need to decide if he is to entrust the task of shielding the back four alongside Tiago Mendes to the horribly out of form Mario Suarez, or whether he will move the more forward-minded Koke further back. While Suarez may be more of a natural holder, his alarming slump in form has given the side serious problems, and the 28-year-old looks a shadow of the man who commanded a starting berth for Spain on a couple of occasions in 2013. After Suarez was hauled off against both Olympiakos and Almeria -- not to mention missing out altogether on Saturday -- the signs point to Koke having to rein in his attacking instincts and do a defensive job for the good of the team. This would then allow youngster Saul Niguez, who scored at the weekend, to retain his place in the 11 and help bolster the middle of the park when not in possession from an unconventional position on the left; much in the way Koke usually does. Up top, Mario Mandzukic's timely return will be appreciated. Juventus have won all six of their competitive matches thus far this campaign, and have yet to concede a goal, with veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, in particular, rolling back the years. The Croatia international came back against Sevilla, causing no end of problems for the Andalusian outfit. Even his much-maligned replacement, Raul Jimenez, managed to nick a goal from the bench, and fans will be hoping the Mexico forward's confidence will have recovered from the battering it received from them when he was booed and whistled in the draw with Celta Vigo. This being Atletico, fans can rest assured that even if their forwards do not fire, their back line pose a continuous threat from set pieces, with Godin's partner Joao Miranda the side's top scorer so far this season. Be it a goal from a forward, defender or an own goal, Simeone will take a win in any way, shape or form.Likely XI vs. Juventus: Moya, Juanfran, Godin, Miranda, Siqueira, Tiago, Koke, Saul, Arda, Garcia, Mandzukichttp://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Juventus must show their maturity at Atletico Sep 30, 2014 Man for man, legendary Italian manager Arrigo Sacchi is right: Juventus are superior in terms of quality. Yet the question remains, are they good enough as a team to topple perhaps the most balanced unit in Spain? This season, Atletico Madrid are a riddle that cannot be solved. They toiled and struggled and managed only a draw against Celta Vigo, yet smashed high-flying Sevilla 4-0. The fans worried about the sale of their best player in Diego Costa, yet the one they really miss is in fact Filipe Luis -- not only because he secured the defence but because he offered the offence another dimension down the left flank, a consistent stream of attacking opportunities. What Simeone hinted to before he faced Unai Emery's Sevilla this past weekend is that he wanted a player with pace upfront, someone that could latch on to the swift balls to make them a side that exploited their strengths to finish off their created chances. Mario Mandzukic may know how to bring others into play and allow for timely insertions from midfield, but he's not the speedy beast Costa was nor is he like Carlos Bacca -- the striker Diego Simeone coveted and admires. However, the squad is adapting, changing their game to suit the strengths of their new arrivals. Despite the team stuttering in certain matches, it's worth noting that their coach has been serving a touchline ban. Forced to sit away and watch the action from afar, the tactical patterns may have appeared clearer but his absence on the pitch was keenly felt. He has been unable to rally his troops in the manner Antonio Conte once did with Juve. Against the Sevillistas, Simeone returned to breathe life into his players and the difference was evident as was the unwavering intensity and the overall balance of the side. With the tactician on the pitch consistently demanding focus, forcing his players to pressure high up the pitch, Los Rojiblancos have the strength to halt any side. Their main focus is to disturb the opponent's rhythm, destroy the fluidity of their attack and then launch their own game, with speed and precision. They are better at their passing now and absolutely devastating from dead ball situations. In fact out of the 11 goals they have scored in the domestic league this season, only two were from open play. Eight of them came from set pieces. Playing a mature and composed game against this team is close to impossible, simply because if tactcs are placed aside, this is a squad that use their emotions and undying passion for the game to devastating effect. They play mind games, get under the skin of their opponents and provoke anger which leads to mistakes. It's difficult not to succumb to such provocations as Atleti have learned how to perfectly blend the maddening traits of Spain's big two -- Real Madrid and Barcelona. Players grab, they roll on the floor, they taunt, they demand attention and they know which buttons to push to reduce even the biggest champions into frustrated entities. If they momentarily cede their wicked approach, the fans shout louder, making sure the atmosphere is thick with hostility to urge the away side to falter and the home side to fight harder. In order to play the game well, Juventus must resist and demonstrate their maturity. This is the time for thick skin, for experience and for absurd coolness in order to accept the drama and let it bounce off of them with ease. Now more than ever, the Bianconeri have to show their worth, their mettle. Discipline is the name of the game and possession must be retained, as opposed to being forced into rushed movements that end in disappointment. It will be difficult as the Spaniards will be nipping at their heels, undoubtedly leaving them with little time to think, but panic is a sensation only felt by amateurs. Juventus must keep their shape, believe in their superior quality and ignore the noise to express themselves. Manager Massimiliano Allegri has done well to improve the passing accuracy of his side as well as asking them to make wiser decisions in the final third. The squad, as we saw in the early stages against Malmo, succumbed to the pressure and played with imprecision, but against Los Colchoneros, Juve must settle in quickly. There will not have time to adapt. It's not enough to boast so many good players, a certain number of them must raise their level and learn how to play out the entirety of the match in a controlled manner at the highest level. Striker Carlos Tevez has already shown this season his ability to play for the side as opposed to the beat of his own drum. However, without Andrea Pirlo exerting his influence in midfield, it's up to Claudio Marchisio to learn how to better handle the tempo and his energy levels, not over exerting himself at the beginning that leads to exhausted mistakes at the end. Meanwhile, Paul Pogba will need to make the most of what is bound to be Atleti's obsession with marking Tevez in order to lead the side -- demonstrating the brilliance of his technique rather than his overwhelming desire to impress. If Allegri can get his men to play as a team, with confidence and composure, Juventus may achieve their target. Anything less than a display of unity will result in another European disappointment.http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Buffon: 'Atleti not a surprise' Sep 30, 2014 Gigi Buffon said Atletico Madrid “are no longer a surprise” and the Juventus captain has no intention of relinquishing his clean sheet. The Bianconeri are at the Vicente Calderon for tomorrow night’s Champions League clash and Buffon spoke at the Press conference. “This is a fascinating game between two teams of great tradition. We want to measure ourselves up against Atletico Madrid to see what stage we’re at in our development. “Atleti might’ve been considered a surprise until four or five years ago, but not any more. They’ve won the Europa League twice, won La Liga and last season were Champions League Finalists. “This team is aware of its strengths and has international calibre. Everyone expects great performances and results, which wasn’t the case up until a few years ago. “As for Juve, we want to pick up from the Champions League where we left off in 2013, in other words the quarter-final against Bayern Munich. It would be important to have that kind of objective, even if often the luck of the draw is decisive in these tournaments.” Atletico Madrid player Diego Godin pointed out with some glee that he is the last man to have scored past Buffon, in the World Cup for Uruguay against Inter. “That fact pleases me, as it means I’ve been able to do a great deal well since that goal and ensured people appreciated my performances,” replied the goalkeeper. Buffon was asked about Juventus teammate Paul Pogba, who is on the verge of signing a new contract. “We are talking about a top level talent. If he maintains this focus and mentality, of having fun in a professional manner, then he can become one of the two or three best players in the history of French football.” There is a Spanish flavour to this Juve side, as Fernando Llorente has settled well after his move from Athletic Bilbao and Alvaro Morata scored his first Serie A goal at the weekend. “Morata has just arrived and had to get over an injury, but with a lot of humility he recovered and is working hard at the disposal of the Coach. “He is trying to learn and understand every tactical situation that Juve try to develop. I don’t need to talk about his talent, as everyone knows that. “Llorente is one of those players I’d always like to have in my team, both as a player and a person. He is always appreciated by the team for the way he behaves too. “I would’ve been happy for him to be at the World Cup, but Spain have so many quality options that it can happen to be left behind.”http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Allegri: 'Atleti reflect Simeone' Sep 30, 2014 Max Allegri reveals Alvaro Morata could start for Juventus against an Atletico Madrid side “reflects Diego Simeone’s character.” The Bianconeri boss spoke at a Press conference ahead of tomorrow night’s Champions League clash at the Vicente Calderon. “We must put in a great performance and try to come home with a positive result. It’s going to be a difficult game, as Atletico Madrid make sporting aggression and set plays their biggest strengths. “I expect it to be a very technical match. This team reflects Simeone’s character with incredible mental strength, unity and pressing for 95 minutes. “Let’s not forget Simeone led this team to victory in La Liga, losing the Champions League Final by just one minute.” Curiously, Allegri was supposed to face Atletico Madrid in February, but Milan fired him before the games could be played and so Clarence Seedorf was on the bench. “The draw has given me the opportunity to take on Atletico Madrid after all,” smiled the Coach. Andrea Pirlo, Andrea Barzagli and Romulo are out of action, but Allegri is keeping fans guessing on who will partner Carlos Tevez. “I will decide between Llorente and Morata in attack. Morata did well coming off the bench on Saturday against Atalanta, scored his first goal and I was very happy with that. “Caceres could come back into the line-up. This will be a particularly good test for our defenders against very physical strikers like Mandzukic.” Allegri was asked what his target was in this Champions League season, but would not be drawn into making statements. “We should not set ourselves objectives, but simply do our best. The absolute minimum is to get through to the next round, then we’ll see how far we can go.”http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M.Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) UEFA Champions League Preview:Juventus vs. Atlético Madrid Y'all ready for that reunion with Tiago? We can sit down with our old friend, maybe talk about all the good times. You know, all of that good stuff about our buddy Tiago's time with Juventus. Sep 30, 2014It's rather convenient that Juventus have made a trip to the Spanish capital the past two Octobers for the Champions League. It might be a little earlier than last year — 22 days to be exact — but 12 months after facing one Champions League finalist, Juventus has the task of facing the other. Funny how that's all worked out.This time Juventus won't be playing a team that has spent 100 times as much as they did over the summer. Instead, Juventus get that other team in Madrid. You know, that other team in Madrid that nearly did the double last season after winning La Liga and getting to the Champions League final. That other team in Madrid that is managed by one of the most intense managers in Europe who they last saw a few short weeks before he was leaving his post at Catania.Juventus vs. Atlético Madrid is the biggest test to date for Max Allegri and his version of this bianconeri side. It's almost like you're pulling out your GPS just to see where exactly this Juventus side stands a little more than a month into the season. I know I've probably used that line before, but it's applicable in this sense.We've expected Juventus to beat pretty much every opponent they've played thus far. Cesena? Yeah, no problem there. Same goes for Milan, Udinese, Atalanta and the rest. Malmö? Meh, they might have been hard to see off, but a win was pretty much the only option to open the Champions League. Atlético? Well, that might be a little different simply because they're the best team Juventus will be playing up to this point in time.Atlético are the favorites not only in the game, but also the group. And to be honest, unless further notice, that's the way it should be because of what they did a season ago, what kind of squad is in place and who manages the club. But a Juventus result could change that notion — especially with a game in Turin against the two sides still to be played in early December.JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen.@gianluigibuffon: "Atleti are no longer a surprise package, they've won many trophies and are aware of their strength." #AtleticoJuve #UCLI'm in the mood for Juventus to make a statement. How about you? A statement game would be pretty good if you ask me. Especially one. GOOD NEWSJuventus is 6 for 6 in all competitions to begin the season. They have yet to allow a goal in all competitions. I'd say one of those things has to do with the other. Let me get back to you on that. BAD NEWSWhile he took part in a practice match against USD Caravaggio on Sunday, noted bearded maestro Andrea Pirlo still isn't fully fit and isn't part of the traveling party to Madrid. Same goes for another Andrea with a beard, Andrea Barzagli, as well as Luca Marone and the newly-injured Romulo. Basically the same thing we've been saying for the last couple of match previews.At least Martín Cáceres is back in the squad. Let there be a party full of high socks in the near future. WHAT TO WATCH FOR1. Carlos Tévez in red-hot form.It's fun to watch Carlitos right now, isn't it? Like, even more than usual, right? Yes, yes it is. Tévez is almost carrying Juventus' attack on his back right now. He's scored six goals in the last four games in all competitions. He's scoring for fun, it seems like, but at the same time, racking up game-winner after game-winner. And now that Carlitos has his Champions League scoring drought out of the way, we can concentrate on what he does best — scoring goals, being an all around awesome player. The eternal optimist tells me that Tévex will just continue what he's been doing (because it's not a matter of if he will score, just a matter of when he will score). But Atléti, at least on paper, are a good defensive team because Diego Simeone has drilled a certain work ethic at the back into their minds. Let's just hope whatever happened in Greece against Olympiakos is brought back to Madrid with them.2. Fernando Llorente on Spanish soil.The last time El Rey León was back in his homeland, he was scoring against Real Madrid in one of his first starts in a Juventus jersey. We all know how that season turned out (and what a lovely season it was for Llorente). This season, however, has yet to see our beloved Fernando yet to find the back of the net. He is still playing his part — see his contributions to some of Tévez's goals over the last few games as Exhibit A — even without officially recording an assist and/or goal. But it's clear that his role is a little different compared to last season. Allegri has used Llorente more of a target man to build the attack around rather than a prima punta in the mold of last season. That's okay, Llorente certainly has the skill to do a number of things in leading the forward line. I'm sure he would like to get that zero away from his goals scored stat, though. I'd like that, too.3. How Atlético defend Claudio Marchisio.If my memory serves me correctly, Saturday's win over Atalanta was the first time an opposing club has purposefully man-marked the man stepping in for Andrea Pirlo. Would it surprise me to see Simeone do the same type of deal? No, not really. That's especially true considering how hard he works his team and demands so much from them over the course of a 90-minute match. The good thing going for Marchisio? Both Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal will be in the starting lineup alongside him, so there will be plenty of other things for Simeone to worry about in the midfield. And as Marchisio continues to prove to us in his new-ish regista role, he can pick out a pretty good pass even if his last name isn't Pirlo.4. Juventus' defense against Mario Mandzukic.Many folks viewed the signing of Mandzukic as quite a bargain for Atlético this summer. Brought in from Bayern Munich to be a direct replacement for the Chelsea-bound Diego Costa, the 28-year-old Mandzukic hasn't totally hit his stride just yet, scoring just one goal in four Liga appearances as well as one against Olympiakos. But here's the thing about Mandsukic: He's given Juventus plenty of problems in the not-so-distant past. If he, say, basically posts up right next to Leonardo Bonucci and serves as Atlético's version of Fernando Llorente, then the onus will be on the back three to keep him quiet. Because, you know, that's what they're paid to do.JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen#Allegri: "Tomorrow will be a good test in particular for our defenders who will be up against a physical forward in Mandzukic." #UCL5. Can Juventus take complete control over their toughest competition in the group?Let's say Juventus does win at the Calderón tomorrow night. Juve will be a perfect 2 for 2 in the Champions League, sitting pretty on six points with the chance to go top of the group all by themselves based on the Olympiakos-Malmö game Wednesday (or when the Greek champs come to Turin in three weeks) or when Juve go to Greece in three weeks time). And in turn, if Juve win Wednesday night, Atléti will be sitting on zero points after two group stage games — something I feel safe in saying a vast majority of people never even thought would be possible. It would basically be the complete opposite of how Juve started last season's group stage. So go for it, fellas. That's my suggestion.My starting XI (3-5-2): Buffon; Ogbonna, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah; Llorente, TévezOFFICIAL KICKOFF TIME: 8:45 P.M. IN ITALY; 2:45 P.M. ON THE EAST COAST; 11:45 A.M. ON THE WEST COAST http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M.Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Atletico Madrid vs. Juventus Preview Oct 1, 2014Juventus' visit to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday is undoubtedly the pick of the second round of matches in the 2014-15 Champions League.Both sides won their domestic leagues last season and there will be a wealth of talent on display as the Serie A and La Liga champions go head to head at the Vicente Calderon.Before the opening games of this year's competition, most would likely have predicted Atletico and Juve to be battling it out for top spot in Group A.However, the Spanish side's 3-2 defeat to Olympiacos means Diego Simeone and his men are now under huge pressure to take the three points on offer on Wednesday.Atletico Need VictoryLast season, Atletico made it all the way to the final of the Champions League before losing in extra time to city-rivals Real Madrid.They topped their group with five wins and one draw and conceded just three times in the six encounters.Only in the final did they taste defeat, and even then, Real required the added half hour to turn Simeone's side over.Thus, their away defeat to the Greek champions two weeks ago—in which they conceded three—was something of a novel experience in recent times for the La Liga side.Simeone has admitted that it puts them on the back foot right from the off and adds pressure for the encounter with Juve, per Atletico's website (h/t ITV Football):Olympiacos start from a very strong position to qualify and it makes us more uncomfortable to play at home against Juventus, who also started from a good position.Wednesday is something of a must-win game for Atleti then, but they will be buoyed by their decent league form which most recently saw them impressively thrash Sevilla 4-0, per ESPN's Dermot Corrigan:Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorriganFT Atletico 4-0 Sevilla. Sevilla came here unbeaten, but Atletico just swatted them aside. Superb intense & clinical performance.That game also saw the return of key striker Mario Mandzukic from a broken nose suffered against Olympiacos.Atleti certainly have the quality to beat Juve in Madrid but they have piled pressure on themselves by losing in their opener, a factor which may be telling on Wednesday.Big Test for JuveUnlike their opponents, Juventus got their Champions League campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 home victory over Malmo courtesy of two goals from Carlos Tevez.However, as Goal.com's Kris Voakes asserts, they were not at their best against the Swedish side and will have to up their game against Ateltico, a far better team:Kris Voakes @krisvoakes#Juventus got off to a winning start in the #UCL, but they'll need to improve massively #Malmo http://bit.ly/1uFWvxjTevez and Juventus end their hoodoos but European problems persistThe striker was back in goalscoring form in the Champions League on Tuesday, but it was a far from convincing performance which opened Juve's campaignGoal @goal_intlThe Old Lady have got off to a perfect start in Serie A this season, winning all five of their opening games and not conceding a single goal.If they can keep Atletico out, then they will return to Turin with at least a point which would most certainly constitute a job well done for Massimiliano Allegri's side.Last season, Juve did not even make it out of the group, picking up just six points. They have made a solid start to the competition this term with the Malmo victory and will be clear favourites for the group win if they do not lose on Wednesday.It has been a long time since Juventus went deep into the European Cup—2003's final loss the most recent campaign of major note—a shame for such a storied club.A convincing performance against Atletico could go a long way to breeding the confidence needed for Juve to make a serious impact on this year's competition. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Betting Special: Will Juventus remind Atletico what solid defence is all about? The Italians arrive at the Vicente Calderon without having conceded a single goal so far this campaign, but Al Hain-Cole thinks that there is money to be made in backing goals here. Oct 1, 2014 Having sailed to La Liga glory and last season’s Champions League final on the back of their water-tight defence, Atletico Madrid shocked everyone by falling to a 3-2 defeat against Olympiakos in their opening Group A encounter. Juventus to win to nil 9/2 In contrast, tonight’s opponents Juventus arrive at the Vicente Calderon with an unblemished defensive record, yet to concede a single goal in six competitive fixtures so far this campaign. Massimiliano Allegri’s side are available at 12/5 (3.40) with Paddy Power to extend this mean streak with a seventh clean sheet in a row, and 9/2 (5.50) to win to nil. However, with two consecutive clean sheets now under their belt, Los Colchoneros are more heavily fancied at 13/10 (2.30) to return to form with a fifth shutout in six Champions League home games, and 23/10 (3.30) to turn that into three points. Considering both sides’ strong defensive reputations, it is no surprise to see under 2.5 goals priced at just 8/15 (1.53), with the chances of that tally being exceeded rated at 11/8 (2.38). However, those overs odds actually hold some appeal given they would have paid out in each of the last three matches at this stadium, and five of Atletico’s last six fixtures. Furthermore, La Vecchia Signora struggled to translate last season’s similarly invincible domestic form onto the European stage, seeing their net bulge in every group game. Should that travel sickness continue this time out, then odds of 11/10 (2.10) will look particularly generous on both teams finding the net when they take on Diego Simeone’s uncharacteristically unconvincing defence. The hosts have atoned for their lack of clean sheets by scoring at least twice in five of their last six matches, and are on offer at 7/5 (2.40) to hit two or more this evening. Averaging two goals a game so far this campaign themselves, the Italians are available at 13/5 (3.60) to maintain that record here. With goals therefore looking more and more likely, it is worth backing even odds (2.00) on the deadlock being broken prior to the 33rd minute, as it has been in six of the Spaniards’ eight fixtures this season. A key reason for any increased confidence in the Juventus ranks is the form of Carlos Tevez, who offers excellent value at 12/5 (3.40) anytime goalscorer odds after finding the net six times in his last four games.http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8516 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 134570 messaggi Inviato October 1, 2014 ATLETICO MADRID - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Estadio Vicente Calderón - MadridReferee: Felix Brych (Germany) Zoff: Juve can take Atleti result Oct 1, 2014 Dino Zoff backs Juventus to take a result at Atletico Madrid, reflects on a potential two-horse title race and is enthused by Antonio Conte’s Italy. Tonight in the Champions League sees Max Allegri’s Bianconeri travel out to the Spanish capital to face La Liga champions Atletico Madrid in a game the Italians’ former No 1 backs them to take something from. “Of course it’ll be a tough game, Atletico are a strong and gutsy team,” Zoff began in conversation today with Calciomercato.com. “But I think that Juventus are at a level where they can compete in an even game and can also come away with a result. “The Spaniards lost their first game and will be looking to make an immediate recovery, however I’m convinced that this Juventus team, at full capacity, will have its say. “It all depends on determination, a willingness to fight - essentially its all about how they approach the battle. “This could be the key to beating Simeone’s XI. Atletico have potential, they’re doing well in La Liga, but it’ll be rather difficult to repeat last season where they got to the business end of all the main competitions.” Juve have begun the League season in strong form and, alongside Roma, have already developed a lead over others in the title race. “I expected a decisive start from Juve and Roma, but the other challengers have disappointed me. “On Sunday there will be an direct showdown between the leaders which will be important, but if the chasing pack don’t wake up, the championship is destined to be battle between only two sides.” As a player Zoff represented the likes of Napoli, Juventus and Udinese, whilst his managerial career included stints at Lazio and Fiorentina. “Lazio and Fiorentina have started with some problems but can aim higher up the table, the absence of key players has hit them both hard. “Udinese have given a good account of themselves, under a young but already experienced manager. “Napoli need to hurry up if they want to be challenging for the top spots this season.” Zoff also took Italy to Euro 2000 and is optimistic for the Azzurri’s direction under new CT Antonio Conte. “I’ve been impressed with him for a long time - he has all the qualities to do very well. “The national side has already adopted his mentality - you could already see it from their first few performances. “With Juve, Conte was exceptional and he can now use that experience to do great things with Italy.” A final note was on Alessandro Del Piero and his latest move to India. “By now Alex must be used to certain novelties, first in Australia and now in India, different experiences. “In my day, I don’t think I would have moved so far away to less well-known leagues, but that was another era. If Del Piero feels its right then its right that he tries it out.”http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
