Match Preview: Juventus - Monaco

Juventus produced a fine defensive display in the first leg as they kept a clean sheet against an otherwise free scoring Monaco team. Dani Alves and Higuain were the heroes in attack, with Pipita scoring both goals from two wonderful assists by Dani Alves, who was unstoppable. Juventus might play the same lineup as in Monaco, or return to their favored 4-2-3-1 formation, with the return of Sami Khedira, so Cuadrado will most likely return to the starting 11 with Dani Alves at the RB position. Monaco missed Mendy in the first leg, but he should return for the rematch, with Dirar moving to the bench and Sidibe moving to his natural position.

Higuain scored 2, both assisted by Dani Alves (Photo: dnevnik.hr)

Predicted Lineups:
Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Khedira, Pjanić; Dani Alves, Dybala, Mandžukič; Higuain

Subašič; Sidibe, Glik, Jemerson, Mendy; Fabinho, Bakayoko; B.Silva, Lemar; Mbappe, Falcao

Buffon has not conceded a goal for more than 600 minutes in the Champions League (Photo: newstim.com) 

Our Prediction:
Juventus are such a tactically complete team, they will be able to control the match and keep Monaco from turning the result around. Result: Juventus win 3-1.