[CL] Champions League 2012/13 (6 Viewers)

[TrezJuve]

Am I the first Bayern fan here? :vinny:

Anyways, looking forward to two fantastic ties between two of Europe's biggest clubs. I know that both fans and the club greatly respect and admire Juve. It was said that at the beginning of the season when Javi and Schweini still had to get used to each other, Heynckes told them to take Pirlo and Vidal as an example. Heynckes is one of Juve's biggest fanboys and often praises their excellent defense and midfield.

I don't think that we're favorites tbh, as we haven't been that consistent in the Champions league. Juve surely will be our biggest test so far.

Welcome.

It will be an exciting tie, for sure.

 

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[Badass J Elkann]

How's Bayerns defense been this year? I imagine their defense is not that stellar. Probably not the worst our mediocre attack could run into and not the best we've faced this year so far. Anyone know a little more about the ins and outs of their back line? Who do they start in the center? Badstuber and Dante?

I can't say I like the draw, but I don't hate it either. At this stage, you aren't gonna get an easy match up no matter who you land. I have confidence that we can pull a result away from them at the Allianz and advance with a victory at home.

their defence prior to playing arsenal was impressive but that was taking to account they hadn't conceded for so long in the league, however in the CL, Juventus have the best defence statistically and the 2nd best attack

 

[Vlad]

yeah but we tend to play better from february onwards any ways because Conte puts the players through their paces during the winter break, hence why we always seem to have a dip in January only to reap the rewards towards the end of the season

Just like Lippi's Juve. Always had that fantastic finish of the season. He learned from the best.

 

[Red]

How's Bayerns defense been this year? I imagine their defense is not that stellar. Probably not the worst our mediocre attack could run into and not the best we've faced this year so far. Anyone know a little more about the ins and outs of their back line? Who do they start in the center? Badstuber and Dante?

Statistically, their defence is great. In practice, it can be got at.

Juve have to be looking at the space Lahm leaves when he moves forward to try and get someone one-on-one with Van Buyten to expose how cumbersome he is. Bayern also conceded goals from corners in both games against Arsenal, so that's something else Juve can target.

Badstuber is injured and has been for ages. Dante is the main man, with either Van Buyten or Boateng playing with him. Mostly Van Buyten recently.

The problem is actually getting past Bayern's midfield to get at the defence. I don't think the defence is great is you can get by the midfield and really put pressure on them.

 

[JMilwaukeeK]

I don't think that we're favorites tbh, as we haven't been that consistent in the Champions league. Juve surely will be our biggest test so far.

The same goes for Juventus. Great clubs, great players, great fans, great stadiums, great atmospheres. Games to remember for sure.

 

[Cheesio]

Giovinco will be key, we could use his speed against Bayern's CBs, both of them are somewhat slow.

I'm quite sure Conte will start with Gio and Vuci.

 

[Ali]

If you want to run with the big dogs, you gotta prove it with the big dogs. Worthy match-up for this round of the competition.

Oh, and fuck the EPL.

Right on Swagstar.

 

[Badass J Elkann]

my only real concern from a tactical point of view is that we'll have to set ourselves to play counter attacking football like we did against celtic, but i fear we lack the necessary pace going forward to punish bayern.

 

[AFL_ITALIA]

Well, fuck. Was really hoping to avoid Bayern, I expected them to win the whole thing. It's gonna be tough, but I still think Juve can pull through. FORZA JUVENTUS!! :theflag:

 

[TrezJuve]

What approach do you think we will take going into those games?

I think we will soak up the pressure well, I don't expect either team to dominate possession wise - it will be even. I don't think we'll play on the counter.

 

[Red]

Am I the first Bayern fan here? :vinny:

Anyways, looking forward to two fantastic ties between two of Europe's biggest clubs. I know that both fans and the club greatly respect and admire Juve. It was said that at the beginning of the season when Javi and Schweini still had to get used to each other, Heynckes told them to take Pirlo and Vidal as an example. Heynckes is one of Juve's biggest fanboys and often praises their excellent defense and midfield.

I don't think that we're favorites tbh, as we haven't been that consistent in the Champions league. Juve surely will be our biggest test so far.

Was thirty years ago today that Aberdeen beat Bayern 3-2.

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@Red

What approach do you think we will take going into those games?

Cautious.

Expect a cagey game in Munich with neither team being prepared to take risks.

 

[swag]

Am I the first Bayern fan here? :vinny:

Dude, one of our moderators has been on this site for 9 years and is such a Bayern fan, he has never changed his Bayern avatar:

http://forum.juventuz.org/members/2383-ßöмßäяðîëя

So you're a bit late here to make that claim.

 

[Patricho]

Our defense has been outstanding in the league, but shaky in the CL. That has different reasons such as different line-ups, tougher opponents, etc. The difference to last year is that we defend as a unit, much like Dortmund does. We don't press as much as them but the whole team tracks back really fast when the ball is lost. That's why Klopp accused us of copying them like the Chinese :facepalm2:.
Martinez's suspension is a major blow as he is, next to Dante, the biggest reason for our defensive stability. Luiz Gustavo has been great before his injury but still hasn't regained his form. As someone rightly pointed out our fullbacks, Lahm and Alaba, are very offensive-minded which can be exploited by a great counter-attacking team.

 

[AFL_ITALIA]

Our defense has been outstanding in the league, but shaky in the CL. That has different reasons such as different line-ups, tougher opponents, etc. The difference to last year is that we defend as a unit, much like Dortmund does. We don't press as much as them but the whole team tracks back really fast when the ball is lost. That's why Klopp accused us of copying them like the Chinese :facepalm2:.
Martinez's suspension is a major blow as he is, next to Dante, the biggest reason for our defensive stability. Luiz Gustavo has been great before his injury but still hasn't regained his form. As someone rightly pointed out our fullbacks, Lahm and Alaba, are very offensive-minded which can be exploited by a great counter-attacking team.

Well you have nothing to worry about then .

 

[Gep]

Was thirty years ago today that Aberdeen beat Bayern 3-2.

Is that Willie Miller?

 

[Red]

Aye.

 

[Juliano13]

I think the games are going to be very different than those in 04 and 05. More interesting hopefully. In 04 one of the Bulgarian commentators fell asleep during the game.

 

[Fr3sh]

Looking forward to this. First QF in ages and we draw Bayern, it's going to be something alright.

 

[Red]

We have to beat these fucking nazis using their own medicine; work harder than them. And I believe our squad is equipped to do that.

Or as they would put it: ARBEIT MACHT FREI

Bayern actually suffered quite a bit under the Nazis.

Their president and coach at the time were Jewish and had to flee the country.

 

[Xperd]

Lichsteiner ,Vidal and Marchisio are on yellows.I think there's a good chance of seeing Licht and Vidal pickup a yellow in the 1st leg.If thats the case i would hope to see Caceres play at RWB instead of Padoin.(Pogba filling in for Vidal ofc).