All set for UCL war at the Bernabeu
By Laolu Olugbenga
Juventus will have a 1-0 lead to protect when they travel to the Bernabeu to take on defending champions, Real Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Old Lady know the tie is far from over, with Real picking up a crucial away goal through Cristiano Ronaldo.
Juve could only manage to a 1-1 draw at the weekend, with Paul Pogba marking his return from injury with a goal. He will be in the line-up as the Old Lady hope to win their first Champions League Trophy since 1996.
Real didn’t have the best preparation for the game after they had to come from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Valencia at the Bernabeu. The result puts their La Liga title bid in doubt, but Carlo Ancelotti hasn’t given up hope yet. Toni Kroos limped out of the game with an injury but he has been passed fit for the clash. They will also be boosted by the return of Karim Benzema. However, one man who will be in the center of attention is Gareth Bale. The Welshman had one of his worst performances in the first leg, but he put in a decent shift against Valencia, hitting the bar with a cracking free kick as well. Whether he will start with the likes of Isco and James Rodriguez in good form remains to be seen.
No comments:
Post a Comment