JUVENTUS have been given an almighty scare in Turin as they went behind at home to Ferencvaros.
But Cristiano Ronaldo’s equaliser has them back on track in a group where they are vying for top spot with Barcelona.
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JUVENTUS XI: Szczesny, Cuadrado, Danilo, de Ligt, Alex Sandro, McKennie, Bentancur, Arthur, Bernardeschi, Dybala, Ronaldo.
FERENCVAROS XI: Dibusz, Lovrencsics, Blazic, Frimpong, Dvali, Heister, Zubkov, Siger, Somalia, Nguen, Uzuni.
THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT!
Juventus are through to the last 16 after a 2-1 win over a spirited Ferencvaros, the goals courtesy of Ronaldo and an injury time winner from Morata.
There is plenty more football being covered across the week and we still have Champions League and Europa League action to come.
Starting off with tomorrow, we have Olympiakos vs Man City from 5.55pm, then Liverpool vs Atalanta and Inter Milan vs Real Madrid from 8pm!
Then onto Thursday, we have action from the Europa League with Arsenal, Leicester and Tottenham all looking to put one foot in the knockout stages.
Goodnight!
ENDRE BOTKA REACTS
“It’s very hard to take. They [Juventus] didn’t create that many clear-cut chances. We defended compactly and restricted them space in which to operate, but we’re still getting used to having to defend for 75-80 minutes and hit on the counter.”
REACTION FROM FERENCVAROS GOALKEEPER DENES DIBUSZ
“I’m really angry that we lost because of such a goal. I believe we fully deserved a draw. We matched Juventus, especially in the first half. Overall, we can be proud of our performance; we need to build upon it moving forward.”
REACTION FROM REBROV
“I think the result is the only reason to be disappointed. The players are feeling down, but they should be proud of how they played. They worked ever-so hard. We created good chances on the counter-attack, and our three-man defence worked well.”
STAT ATTACK
STAT ATTACK
A GOOD NIGHT FOR CUADRADO
PIRO ON DE LIGT AND DYBALA
“We knew De Ligt was already a captain at the age of 20, so we’d been waiting for his return and knew he’d give us a great deal both in defending and in keeping the team tight by passing out from the back.”
“Dybala didn’t do that well, but as I said, he was injured and had to take antibiotics for weeks, so it’s natural he needs time to get back into shape. He does need to go beyond his limits in training to rediscover his form.”
MORE FROM PIRLO
“I expected more from the players, but Ferencvaros clammed up, we had to try to move the ball back and forth more quickly to spread them. We moved it too slowly, which made it easier for them to defend.
“Ferencvaros keep a high line and invite you to attack them, but if you don’t do it at the right moment, it plays into their hands. When we got the timing right, we were almost always dangerous.”
PIRLO ON ARTHUR
“He got a bit pig-headed today keeping hold of the ball and trying to find more direct through balls when he should’ve spread it wide and tried to spread the Ferencvaros defence. He should’ve opened up the game more to create one-on-one situations. If the ball moved too slowly, it allowed them to get back into position.
“Arthur doesn’t have enough vision right now, but he’s learning.”
REACTION FROM PIRLO
“We had intended to start with a different attitude, but we know there can be difficulties in games that seem on paper to be simple. We were too superficial at the start and had to chase the game,” He told Sky Sport Italia.
“Our first press wasn’t vehement, which is normal after so many matches to lose a little intensity, but the important thing was not to get stretched out and allow counter-attacks. We did it a few times in the first half, but then managed to settle down.
“I expected more from the players, but Ferencvaros clammed up, we had to try to move the ball back and forth more quickly to spread them. We moved it too slowly, which made it easier for them to defend.”
DE LIGHT REACTS
“It was very complicated, as Ferencvaros did very well, played very tight and it was difficult to find players between the lines,” He told Sky Sport Italia.
“The important thing was to speed the ball up, play with more courage, and we didn’t create enough chances.
“I made a mistake on their goal, but we have a lot of technical quality in the team, so when we don’t move the ball quickly enough and play it short, it makes it easier for the opposition.”
MORATA IS ON FIRE!
THE WINNER
MATCH SUMMARY
Late Morata header sends Juve into last 16
Ferencváros led after 20 minutes
Ronaldo levels in 180th UEFA club match
Morata nets fifth in four UCL games
Visitors eliminated after added time winner
JUVE ARE THROUGH TO THE LAST 16
MORATA WON IT AT THE DEATH!
THE TABLE AFTER TONIGHT’S GAMES
INCREDIBLE NUMBERS FROM RONALDO
ANOTHER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GOAL FOR RONALDO
FULL TIME
PEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FULL TIME
JUVENTUS 2-1 FERENCVAROS
JUVENTUS 2-1 FERENCVAROS
Morata heads in Cuadrado’s pinpoint cross down the right, keeper may have done better but he couldn’t keep it out!
Looks like Juve have won it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JUVENTUS 1-1 FERENCVAROS
90. There will be four minutes of added time.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
