Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Allianz Stadium will be the centre of attention when Juventus and PSV lock horns in the Champions League last 32, first leg. January signing Randal Kolo Muani has already started paying off and, no doubt, the opposition back-line should have the former PSG striker at bay. The likes of Bremer, Cabal, Kalulu, and Milik are out of contention with injuries for the home team, while Andrea Cambiaso is a major doubt.
The Dutch champions, on the other hand, dropped two points in a 1-1 draw with Willem II at the weekend and given their poor display in their last meeting with Juve in Turin, home win should be considered. When the two teams met at Allianz Stadium earlier this season, Juventus defeated PSV 3-1 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. The good news for the visiting team is that defender Ryan Flamingo is back from suspension.
Highlighted Player (Luuk de Jong):
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The 26-year-old Dutch striker Luuk de Jong is considered one of Europe’s deadliest strikers with his incredible return of goals in games he spends playing. Luuk de Jong began his football career at De Graafschap in 2008, but moved on to Twente only a year later.
The tally of 39 goals in 76 league appearances earned him a transfer to Borussia Monchengladbach, but his spell in Germany ended in disappointment. Bundesliga club attempted to revive his career by sending him out on loan to Newcastle United but his stint with the English club yielded even more disappointment and concluded in utter disaster with De Jong playing 12 games without scoring a single goal for the Magpies.
A return to Netherlands and PSV Eindhoven turned out to be a proper hit for the 26-year-old striker who has restored his scoring touch with more than 50 goals for the Boeren after less than 90 games.
Highlighted Team (Juventus):
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Juventus are considered one of the greatest European football clubs. The Bianconeri (The White and Blacks) have won two Champions League trophies (1985, 1996) and they did well to clinch three UEFA Cup titles (1977, 1990, 1993). The Italian giants have won 32 Serie A trophies and it is well known that a number of star players were part of Juve in the past.
The likes of Alessandro Del Piero, Zinedine Zidane, Michel Platini, Lilian Thuram, Filippo Inzaghi, Pavel Nedved and David Trezeguet all played for Juventus, whilst legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has yet to retire. Juve were stripped two domestic trophies during the “Calciopoli” scandal, but despite being relegated to Serie B, the club quickly brought glory days back to Turin. The Bianconeri used to play their home games at Stadio delle Alpi, but nowadays they welcome their rivals at Juventus Stadium.
The capacity of the stadium is 41,475. La Vechhia Signora (The Old Lady) is yet another nickname of the club. Juve’s biggest rivals are Torino and the two local rivals take on each other in the Turin derby.