Man I'm proud today!!!! We played on equal terms with Real, I haven't seen anyone do that all year. What annoys me is that had we been more efficient we could have secured a draw or even a win. Trez clearly isn't in form but there is noone else. I liked the way we controlled the pace of the game, very slow buildup in the first half, close marking. In the 2nd we started a lot quicker, searched for another goal. And we definitely could have gotten it, with a little more quality. Had Del Piero been Raul, he might have decided it. Shame shame we didn't take control. After Real's goal our marking was poor and the defence was shaky. But all things considered, a truly majestic defensive performance from Lippi, I bet he had it planned for a long time. Honestly I hadn't expected anything but a draw, 2-1 is an awesome chance to progress but we have to be even more focused next time and certainly more efficient.
Oh and Zambrotta rules!
Status:
Davids, Tacchi and Montero back for return leg
Ferrara, Iuliano out
So happy Nedved didn't get carded today, he's just one away from a suspension too, very sloppy with all the yellows today but I feel Zamby's was uncalled for.
The midfield wasn't bad today IMO, very defensive minded of course. But Tacchi and Davids should be a clear improvement.
Forza JUVE!