An Inside Look At The UEFA Champions League Final Four And Predictions
By Brian Tabije
Positive
No matter how they got here, Juventus has the opportunity to play under the radar while the others will be inspected under a microscope. Their defense has been on point in the tournament, allowing just one goal in their last eight matches in the Champions League.
Manager Massimiliano Allegri has veterans that are hungry to bring the clubs third UEFA title in Berlin, Juventus has not played in the semi-final round in 12 years.
Veteran Italian national players like Andrea Pirlo (35) and Gianluigi Buffon (37) along with Argentinian Carlos Tevez are key components as to why Juventus is in the semi-final round.
Tevez has provided 26 goals in all competitions and 6 throughout Champions League play.
Buffon has only allowed 3 goals in his last 10 starts (all competitions) which includes 1 goal in his last 4 starts in Champions League play. Pirlo continues to be the architect along the pitch for manager Allegri.
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