Fabiana with 2-1 Juve doesn`t go through, it goes to ET
Overall, deserved win for Real, especially on the back of the first half. Juve played better in the 2nd half, but were punished in their best moment. The old rule of, 'a chance missed, is a goal conceded' applied once again, as 2 minutes before R. Carlos goal, Del Piero missed a good chance
We did not make the same mistakes Utd made in defence, and that gave us a very well organized rear guard. Thuram in the middle is great, and because of suspensions, most probably we shall have Thuram-Montero as central defensive duo.
To anyone who criticizes Buffon and always expects more from him, tonight's match proved his worth. Him and Zambrotta were definitely Juve's best players, with the latter dribbling past Madrid players in the second half, as if they were training poles.
I think Juve were too scared in the first half, cos when they scored the equalizer, they got their confidence back, and started attacking much more, and worrying Real's defence. If it wasn't for Del Piero's poor finishing, we would have been one up.
Now it will all decided in the return leg, and with Davids, Tacchinardi and Montero all back, we have a good chance of making it. Ronaldo is probably out of the game, but Raul will most surely play.
Let's hope Del Piero and Trezeguet show their class, otherwise it will be difficult to score. We mustn't over expose ourselves, cos Real's counter attacks will be deadly, but without Ronaldo, they will lose speed upfront.
Real were controlled by Zidane, and he was the man of the match. Always elegent and full of class in his touches. Luckily in the 2nd leg, Davids will be all over him, and knowing Zidane, he might get emotional going back to his ex-stadium.
We can do it, and I'm quite confident, Go Juve!