JUVENTUS SEASON 2016-2017

Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Allegri: ‘Atalanta game crucial’

http://www.football-italia.net/101731/allegri-‘atalanta-game-crucial’

Apr 27, 2017

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Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri says the Atalanta game is “one of the crucial matches of the season”.

The Bianconeri travel to Bergamo tomorrow to face Gian Piero Gasperini’s side, but even with Monaco on the horizon they won’t be taking the match lightly.

“Rotation… I’ll choose tomorrow,” Allegri said in his pre-match Press conference.

“We’ll put in place functional players for the game. Everyone is fine, we’re coming off five days of rest, Monaco is in five days so now it’s important to be focused and above all win the game tomorrow, or at least create the conditions to win.

“In football you never know how it will end, and tomorrow’s match is one of the crucial ones of the League season, those would be tomorrow and the one with Torino at home.

“We’re beginning an important period, but we still need points to get to the finish line in the League. On Sunday the team played a nice match with Genoa, it was one of those games we had to win.

“We’re coming off a period where we had difficult games like the ones with Barcelona, and tomorrow is a game where we need to win because as I’ve said before, Roma can get to 90 points and at the moment we need another eight.

“We’ll see what Roma do afterward, tomorrow is a match against a team which is doing important things, they really have had an extraordinary season to compliments have to go to Gasperini and to the club, who have done really exemplary work.

“They’ve improved in terms of their awareness of their means, as with everything the more results you get, the more time passes, the more you grow.

“They have good, top quality players and are led by a very good Coach.

“Playing in Bergamo has always been difficult, for them this is a step closer to Europe and for us it’s a step closer to the Scudetto.

“They’ll fight to the end to get into Europe, so tomorrow will be a complicated game but we just need to take the points.

“I repeat, to get to 91 points and be mathematically certain we need eight. Tomorrow we’ll try to get three, then we’ll see.”

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Allegri: ‘Juventus have won nothing’

http://www.football-italia.net/101732/allegri-‘juventus-have-won-nothing’

Apr 27, 2017

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Massimiliano Allegri plays down talk of a Juventus treble - “at this point we’ve still won nothing”.

The Bianconeri are eight points clear at the top of Serie A, and have already qualified for the Coppa Italia final.

On Wednesday they face Monaco in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, leading to suggestions they could emulate the Inter side of 2010 in winning all three competitions.

“Look, a lot of things have been said and written this week, and rightly so,” Allegri told journalists in his Press conference ahead of the Atalanta match.

“I think it’s normal and right because otherwise you’ll live with too much equilibrium. You need balance, but you also need moments of ‘euphoria’, in quotes.

“At this point we’ve still won nothing, in the end only the facts count, words don’t matter much.

“So at the moment Juventus haven’t won anything, we haven’t won the Scudetto, we still need to play the Coppa Italia final and we haven’t yet reached the Champions League final.

“We still need to go one step at a time. Tomorrow we have a game where the three points are very important, we can’t allow Roma to think that we’re going to slip-up.

“Why are Juventus the only team that can win a treble? This blessed treble… we’re thinking about winning one, then we’ll think about winning the other and at the end trying to win the third.

“To win the third we have to get there, at the moment we’re on course for the Scudetto but we’re close, not very close.

“The final of the Coppa Italia is still to be played, and in the Champions League there are still two games until the final.

“What we’ve done is partial, because what counts is the end result when we stop on June 4.

“So we have to think about working this month, an important month where we need to work calmly, approach our training sessions in the best way and above all deal with the games without thinking about what will happen in 20 days time.

“We’ll think about tomorrow, which is the most important thing.”

Roma face Lazio in the Derby della Capitale this weekend, before visiting Milan in Week 35, could those games decide the title race?

“It’s not up to us to decide, to get to the Scudetto we need eight points. That means winning three or drawing two and winning two. Then we’ll see what the others do.

“We need to bring home the title, it’s not over yet and there’s still a long way to go. Then we’ll think of the Champions League.

“It’s an objective to win in Europe, but before that we have to try and win the League.”

Allegri said that Juve will stop on June 4, does that mean he’s already planning for the Champions League final?

“No, because the Coppa Italia final is on the 2nd so… We need to aim to stop on June 4, then we’ll do well.

“That doesn’t mean we’re already in the final, because Monaco are a good, tough team.”

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

‘Rugani out for Atalanta’

http://www.football-italia.net/101733/‘rugani-out-atalanta’

Apr 27, 2017

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Massimiliano Allegri reveals Daniele Rugani will miss Juventus’ trip to Atalanta, and names his team for tomorrow’s match.

The Bianconeri are in Bergamo tomorrow night, as they look to take a step closer to a sixth consecutive Scudetto.

“It’s not true to say that there are full-backs more suited for the League and those more suited for the Champions League,” Allegri said in his pre-match Press conference.

“I have to make choices, what’s important is that everyone puts in good performances as [Stephan] Lichtsteiner is doing, as Dani Alves is doing, as [Kwadwo] Asamoah is doing and as Alex Sandro is doing.

“In the end Juventus have to try and win the League, win the Coppa Italia and win the Champions League.

“To get to the end in all of those then all of the players are absolutely fundamental, as I said in my last Press conference.

“Even a ball touched by a player who came on in the last minute becomes fundamental in winning or losing.

“As for Rugani, I believe the squad list has been released and Rugani won’t be there because yesterday he took a hit, which seemed like nothing serious, but the bruising remained.

“Today he worked separately and he’ll be available after tomorrow.

“[Moise] Kean has been out with an ankle injury which he picked up in the Viareggio Tournament, he’s still not in good physical condition and he’ll play a match with the Primavera tomorrow.

“The four in defence tomorrow are Dani Alves, [Giorgio] Chiellini, [Leonardo] Bonucci and Alex Sandro. And [Gigi] Buffon will return in goal.

“The usual four [Gonzalo Higuain, Juan Cuadrado, Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic] will be up-front.

“[Sami] Khedira will be play because he’s suspended for Monaco and Pjanic too because he rested against Genoa.”

Higuain is two goals off the top of the Capocannoniere list, would being Serie A top-scorer represent the icing on the cake for him this season?

“Higuain is an extraordinary player, he’s doing important things and above all he does a lot for the team and I think he has improved in that regard.

“He’s a player who came here to win, he came into a group which has already won and I’d say things are going in the best way, both for him and the team.”

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Atalanta-Juventus Match Preview

http://www.football-italia.net/SerieA/match/preview/88156

Apr 27, 2017

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Atalanta try to end their Juventus taboo and keep the Scudetto race alive while consolidating their own European spot.

With the home side currently sitting fifth in Serie A, five points ahead of Milan and one point behind Lazio, a win for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side could see them really cement their European chances for next season and put some clear daylight between themselves and the two Milan clubs with just over a month left in the season.

As for Juventus, a victory would put them one step closer to a historic sixth league title in a row, and with a very important Champions League semi-final clash against Monaco on the horizon, wrapping up the title is something Max Allegri will want to do as quickly as possible.

Atalanta are coming into this game off the back of an exciting victory at home to Bologna, which ended 3-2 thanks to a 75^th-minute winner courtesy of Juve-owned Mattia Caldara.

A positive result against reigning champions would put them on the verge of Europa League qualification, and with a huge tie against Milan coming up in two weeks’ time, a positive result here would be vital to their season.

The Bianconeri will know that a victory in Bergamo would overcome one of the biggest obstacles on their way to the title. Given that the next two Serie A fixtures are the Turin Derby and Roma, a positive result here is absolutely imperative for Juve if they want to take another gigantic leap towards the potential Treble.

Their last outing was a comprehensive home win against Genoa thanks to goals from Paulo Dybala, Mario Mandzukic, Leonardo Bonucci and an own goal from Ezequiel Munoz, which kept their eight-point lead intact. With the Champions League game coming up, maybe this could be the match for Atalanta to surprise the champions-elect.

Miralem Pjanic returns from suspension and Sami Khedira will definitely start, as he is suspended for the first leg of the Champions League semi-final with Monaco. Max Allegri has been hesitant to rest his top stars, so we’ll see if he takes that approach again in Bergamo.

Keep an eye on: Franck Kessie (Atalanta) - The in-demand Ivorian midfielder could hold the key for Atalanta to steal a victory, and a good performance could see his value sky rocket beyond the current €28m.

Form Guide: Atalanta (W D D W W) Juventus (W W W D W)

Last Season: Atalanta 0-2 Juventus

Stat Fact: Atalanta have lost their last 14 consecutive meetings with Juventus in all competition, home and away, since a 2-2 Serie A draw in Turin in May 2009.

Top Tip: Both teams to score

Atalanta (probable): Berisha; Toloi, Caldara, Masiello; Conti, Kessie, Freuler, Spinazzola; Kurtic; Petagna, Gomez

Suspended: None

Juventus (probable): Buffon; Lichtsteiner; Barzagli, Bonucci, Asamoah; Pjanic, Khedira; Cuadrado, Dybala, Mandzukic; Higuain

Suspended: None

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Monaco no distraction for Juventus in title bid, says Allegri

The Bianconeri remain on track to win the treble, but the coach says

the possibility of slipping up in all competitions is real.

http://www.goal.com/en/news/8/main/2017/04/27/34998952/-

Apr 27, 2017

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Juventus will not be distracted by their impending Champions League semi-final against Monaco in their bid to wrap up the Serie A title, insists head coach Massimiliano Allegri.

The Bianonconeri need eight more points to be sure of a sixth straight league title and face a tricky trip to Atalanta on Friday, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side unbeaten since December at home and sitting fifth in their attempt to qualify for the Europa League.

Juve are still fighting on three fronts having also reached the Coppa Italia final, but Allegri says his side will not take Atalanta lightly ahead of Wednesday's first-leg tie at Monaco in the Champions League.

"We're beginning an important period, but we still need points to get to the finish line in the league," Allegri told reporters. "On Sunday the team played a good match with Genoa, it was one of those games we had to win.

"We're coming off a period where we had difficult games like the ones with Barcelona, and [Atalanta] is a game where we need to win because as I've said before, Roma can get to 90 points and at the moment we need another eight.

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"We'll see what Roma do afterwards. Atalanta are a team who are doing important things, they really have had an extraordinary season and compliments have to go to Gasperini and to the club, who have done really exemplary work.

"They've improved in terms of their awareness of their means, as with everything the more results you get, the more time passes, the more you grow. They have good, top quality players and are led by a very good coach.

"Playing in Bergamo has always been difficult, for them this is a step closer to Europe and for us it's a step closer to the Scudetto.

"They'll fight to the end to get into Europe, so it will be a complicated game but we just need to take the points. To get to 91 points and be mathematically certain [of winning the league] we need eight. We'll try to get three, then we'll see.

"At this point we've still won nothing, in the end only the facts count, words don't matter much. So at the moment Juventus haven't won anything, we haven't won the Scudetto, we still need to play the Coppa Italia final and we haven't yet reached the Champions League final.

"We still need to go one step at a time. We need to bring home the title, it's not over yet and there's still a long way to go. Then we'll think of the Champions League."

Allegri will be without Daniele Rugani for the trip to Bergamo and the Juve coach confirmed Dani Alves, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini and Alex Sandro will line up in defence against Atalanta.

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Allegri: Juve-Atalanta one of the crucial matches of the season

Manager’s pre-match comments ahead of Friday’s clash.

http://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2017/4/27/15451530/allegri-juve-

atalanta-one-of-the-crucial-matches-of-the-season-pre-match-comments

Apr 27, 2017

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Juventus are very close to sealing a historic sixth-straight Scudetto, but as is his usual, manager Massimiliano Allegri likes to keep the players and fans grounded at all times. In that vein, his press conference today ahead of Friday evening’s game against Atalanta called for caution and stressed his focus on taking one game at a time.

“Rotation… I’ll choose tomorrow. We’ll put in place functional players for the game. Everyone is fine, we’re coming off five days of rest, Monaco is in five days so now it’s important to be focused and above all win the game tomorrow, or at least create the conditions to win.

“In football you never know how it will end, and tomorrow’s match is one of the crucial ones of the League season, those would be tomorrow and the one with Torino at home.”

Juve play against Monaco on Wednesday next week in the first leg of the Champions League semi final -

“We’re beginning an important period, but we still need points to get to the finish line in the League. On Sunday the team played a nice match with Genoa, it was one of those games we had to win.

“We’re coming off a period where we had difficult games like the ones with Barcelona, and tomorrow is a game where we need to win because as I’ve said before, Roma can get to 90 points and at the moment we need another eight.

“We’ll see what Roma do afterward, tomorrow is a match against a team which is doing important things, they really have had an extraordinary season to compliments have to go to Gasperini and to the club, who have done really exemplary work.”

He continued talking about Atalanta, highlighting the improvements made by La Dea, who are in fifth place in the table.

“They’ve improved in terms of their awareness of their means, as with everything the more results you get, the more time passes, the more you grow. They have good, top quality players and are led by a very good Coach.

“Playing in Bergamo has always been difficult, for them this is a step closer to Europe and for us it’s a step closer to the Scudetto. They’ll fight to the end to get into Europe, so tomorrow will be a complicated game but we just need to take the points.

“I repeat, to get to 91 points and be mathematically certain we need eight. Tomorrow we’ll try to get three, then we’ll see.”

The manager maintained that he had the bigger picture in mind with his decision-making.

“It’s not true to say that there are full-backs more suited for the League and those more suited for the Champions League. I have to make choices, what’s important is that everyone puts in good performances as Stephan Lichtsteiner is doing, as Dani Alves is doing, as Kwadwo Asamoah is doing and as Alex Sandro is doing.

“In the end Juventus have to try and win the League, win the Coppa Italia and win the Champions League. To get to the end in all of those then all of the players are absolutely fundamental, as I said in my last Press conference.

“Even a ball touched by a player who came on in the last minute becomes fundamental in winning or losing.”

Allegri also provided updates on the squad for tomorrow’s game.

“As for Daniele Rugani, I believe the squad list has been released and Rugani won’t be there because yesterday he took a hit, which seemed like nothing serious, but the bruising remained. Today he worked separately and he’ll be available after tomorrow.

“Moise Kean has been out with an ankle injury which he picked up in the Viareggio Tournament, he’s still not in good physical condition and he’ll play a match with the Primavera tomorrow.

“The four in defence tomorrow are Dani Alves, Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucciand Alex Sandro. And Gigi Buffon will return in goal.

“The usual four of Gonzalo Higuain, Juan Cuadrado, Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic will be up-front.

“Sami Khedira will play because he’s suspended for Monaco and Miralem Pjanic too because he rested against Genoa.”

Higuain is two goals behind the leaders in the Capocannoniere list, is that a target for him?

“Higuain is an extraordinary player, he’s doing important things and above all he does a lot for the team and I think he has improved in that regard.

“He’s a player who came here to win, he came into a group which has already won and I’d say things are going in the best way, both for him and the team.”

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Gasperini: 'Juve best in the world'

http://www.football-italia.net/101747/gasperini-juve-best-world

Apr 27, 2017

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Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists “Juventus are one of the best teams in Europe, probably even in the world right now.”

“Tomorrow we are taking on Juventus. There is respect and confidence from all of us,” Gasp told Mediaset Premium.

“This might be the best moment to face a great team. It’ll be a difficult round for us, but we want to do well in front of our fans.”

The Bianconeri don’t seem intent on resting stars ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Monaco.

“Juve are certainly one of the best teams in Europe, probably in the world right now. They are extraordinary and in the last game with Genoa were dominant. They’re in great shape currently.

“I don’t think their minds will be on Monaco, as they have the hunger and desire to finish off the Scudetto race. A lot is up for grabs over the next month, but the same is true for us. It’s the decisive period before verdicts are reached.

“There’s a month to go before the end of the season, we want to achieve our objective and it would be fantastic to get into Europe. The people of Bergamo desire it and it’d be a disappointment now if we didn’t get there.”

Franck Kessie is available after a knock, but Boukary Drame and Ervin Zukanovic are still on the treatment table.

There are reports that Gasp could revamp his line-up in Bergamo tomorrow evening, dropping centre-forward Andrea Petagna and moving to a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Jasmin Kurtic and Hans Hateboer would support Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez in a lone False Nine role.

Atalanta squad for Juventus: Bastoni, Berisha, Cabezas, Caldara, Conti, Cristante, D’Alessandro, Freuler, Gollini, Gomez, Grassi, Hateboer, Kessie, Konko, Kurtic, Masiello, Migliaccio, Mounier, Paloschi, Pesic, Petagna, Raimondi, Rossi, Spinazzola, Toloi

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

Figo: 'Juve can win the CL'

http://www.football-italia.net/101779/figo-juve-can-win-cl

Apr 28, 2017

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Luis Figo insists that Juventus can secure the Champions League trophy this season, as 'those who are used to winning usually prevail'.

The former Portugal international also warned that it is important to have a 'different mentality' when playing in European games.

"When you get to the semi-finals there are no longer any favorites" the former midfielder told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I believe, however, that the clubs who are more used to winning – especially in the Champions League – that history and tradition for those who have won more prevail in the end. But in two games anything can happen.

"I think if you play in Serie A, it serves you well if you compete with an Italian philosophy, because it is a complicated league that is competitive and tough.

"But in European competitions you must have a different mentality because what counts at the end is to score and not just defend. You have to know how to attack to score as many goals as possible.

"And that makes all the difference in the two games in knockout competitions, both home and away.

"So the fact that Juve are in the semifinals means that they are strong, especially because they have eliminated Barcelona and other strong teams, that they have grown and have a chance to win the Champions League."

Does the former La Liga star think Monaco the surprise package this year?

"No, it was a surprise for those who do not know or do not follow international football, they have young players who are strong like Mbappe and many others.

"I think La Liga is playing out how everyone expected, namely that the league will be decided on the final day. But it’s in Madrid’s hands. Losing the Clasico does not change anything.

"Because as [Zinedine] Zidane said, Real are doing well and must have confidence in the remaining games, because the title only depends on them. I do not usually bet and I do not make predictions. they will all be complicated games for Barca and Real, but it’s all up to Madrid because they have a game in hand."

Which modern player does Figo think is most like him?

"The player who most resembles me is Gelson Martins of Sporting, he is 21 years old. I wish him a great career, he has the qualities to win. He must continue to work and grow as an athlete."

Finally the 44-year-old confirmed that he has no plans to become a Coach in the future.

"No, because I know the players and I know football: you can be a very good Coach and not be successful or you can sometimes win without being good at all."

Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Conti: 'We face Juve with no fear'

http://www.football-italia.net/101788/conti-we-face-juve-no-fear

Apr 28, 2017

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Atalanta defender Andrea Conti insists his side will face Juventus 'without fear' tonight.

La Dea host Max Allegri's side this evening.

The Bianconeri beat Atalanta 3-1 in the reverse fixture, so is the 23-year-old expecting a repeat of this?

"Of course we do not want a repeat of the reverse fixture," the youngster told the Atalanta official website. "More like the performance in the Coppa Italia when we were able to put them in difficulty.

"We have prepared well and will try to play our game. And we face them without fear, even though we know the value of Juve.

"Today they are among the best three teams in the world in my opinion. Hopefully they will be thinking a little about the semi-finals of the Champions League, but we know they are a team that hardly puts a foot wrong in the game, they always play with the right mentality."

The youngster then replied to accusations that he had posted on social media insulting Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis and Inter.

"Phrases posted on social networks? I take this opportunity to deny that those words are mine. That is not my profile, I do not understand how something like that could happen."

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Line-ups: Atalanta-Juventus

http://www.football-italia.net/101796/line-ups-atalanta-juventus

Apr 28, 2017

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It’s a full-strength Juventus line-up at Atalanta, as the Bianconeri look to take a step closer to the Scudetto.

Coach Massimiliano Allegri had already confirmed his starting XI in yesterday’s Press conference, so there are no surprises for the visitors.

Gianluigi Buffon, Miralem Pjanic and Juan Cuadrado return after missing the win over Genoa, while Sami Khedira starts ahead of Claudio Marchisio.

The German is suspended for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final trip to Monaco, so Il Principino is rested in view of that.

Gonzalo Higuain leads the line as he looks to close the gap at the top of the scoring charts, with Pipita currently on 23, two behind Edin Dzeko and Andrea Belotti.

The hosts opt for a 3-4-2-1 shape, with captain Alejandro Gomez leading the line, supported by Jasmin Kurtic and Hans Hateboer.

The Orobici can go fourth, at least temporarily, with a win as Lazio don’t play until Sunday’s derby with Roma.

Atalanta: Berisha; Toloi, Caldara, Masiello; Conti, Freuler, Cristante, Spinazzola; Hateboer, Gomez, Kurtic

Atalanta bench: Bastoni, Cabezas, D'Alessandro, Gollini, Grassi, Kessié, Migliaccio, Mounier, Paloschi, Petagna, Raimondi

Juventus: Buffon; Dani Alves, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Khedira, Pjanic; Cuadrado, Dybala, Mandzukic; Higuaín

Juventus bench: Neto, Audero, Lichtsteiner, Benatia, Barzagli, Asamoah, Marchisio, Lemina, Sturaro, Mattiello, Rincon, Mandragora.

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Gomez: ‘Atalanta want Europe’

http://www.football-italia.net/101799/gomez-‘atalanta-want-europe’

Apr 28, 2017

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Alejandro Gomez acknowledges Atalanta are facing “one of the best teams in the world” in Juventus but “we want to end the season in Europe”.

The Orobici face the League leaders in Bergamo tonight, with the Old Lady looking to close in on a sixth Scudetto in a row.

“There’s a lot of motivation to do well against a tough team,” Gomez told Premium Sport ahead of the match.

“If we can pick up some points today then we’ll have left our mark on this season. Our path is to continue to grow and to end the season in Europe.

“Playing at home gives us something extra, although we’ve also done well away. That said, we’re facing one of the best teams in the world.”

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

HT 1-0: Atalanta lead Juventus

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Apr 28, 2017

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Atalanta have caused Juventus all kinds of problems, and deservedly lead at the break in Bergamo.

Andrea Conti put the Orobici ahead on the stroke of half-time, as Gian Piero Gasperini's side pressed the Bianconeri into submission.

Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri had already confirmed his starting XI in yesterday’s Press conference, so there were no surprises for the visitors.

Gianluigi Buffon, Miralem Pjanic and Juan Cuadrado returned after missing the win over Genoa, while Sami Khedira started ahead of Claudio Marchisio.

Giorgio Chiellini made his 300th Serie A appearance, having made his top-flight debut for Fiorentina in 2004.

The hosts opted for a 3-4-2-1 shape, with captain Alejandro Gomez leading the line, supported by Jasmin Kurtic and Hans Hateboer.

It was the skipper who almost created an opening goal for the Orobici, but Hateboer just failed to get on the end of his low cross from the left.

Juve were struggling to assert their authority on the game, and Rafael Toloi brought a save out of Buffon with a long-range effort.

Gonzalo Higuain has his first sight of goal after 25 minutes, but volley on the spin didn’t have the power to beat Etrit Berisha.

Atalanta had a great chance to take the lead, thought it would have been controversial.

Giorgio Chiellini claimed he was caught by Remo Freuler, but referee Marco Guida waved play on.

The ball was slipped through to Freuler, but Buffon anticipated the danger and cleared the ball with his legs.

The Old Lady seemed to finally wake up in the final 15 minutes of the half, and Cuadrado could have opened the scoring.

Chiellini swung in a deep cross from the left wing, but the Colombian couldn’t find the target with his side-footed volley.

On the break, Atalanta had a three-on-three situation, but Toloi’s cross was scrambled clear with Chiellini having lost possession in midfield.

The Orobici finally did take the lead just on the stroke of half-time.

A fantastic block by Giorgio Chiellini denied Leonardo Spinazzola, but the ball fell kindly for Gomez.

The captain stood up a fantastic cross to the back post, and Conti was on hand to scramble it over the line.

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Socrates · April 28, 2017

ATALANTA - JUVENTUS

2-2

Andrea Conti 45'

Leonardo Spinazzola (own goal) 50'

Dani Alves 83'

Remo Freuler 89'

MATCHDAY 34

Friday, April 28th, 2017 - 8:45 p.m.
Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Bergamo
Referee: Marco Guida

Atalanta hold Juventus in thriller

Atalanta held Juventus to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling encounter in Bergamo.

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Apr 28, 2017

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After an insipid first half, the Bianconeri looked to have won it through Dani Alves, but Remo Freuler grabbed a late equaliser to prevent Juve from going 11 clear.