Champions League 2014/15 | Group A

Hope we lose some more, finally we'll ditch 3-5-2 then and maybe even get a coach that isn't a pussy

roma lost and juve lost... really sad... was rooting for both.

but atleast both has got still games to rectify themselves.

on positive note, morata looks great! if not for goalkeeper he would have scored 2 goals. its time juve drop llorente and make him regular alongside tevez and get him more regular games so he will have better understanding with rest of the first 11.

Atléti XI vs. #MalmöFF: Moyà; Juanfran, Godín, Miranda, Siqueira; Mario Suárez, Gabi; Koke, Raúl García, Arda Turan; Mandzukic.

Juventus starting XI: Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Asamoah, Pirlo, Vidal, Pogba, Marchisio, Morata, Tevez.

Amazing match.

It's clear Allegri's change into the 4-3-1-2 (i.e a 4 man back line) made Juventus more adventurous, courageous and fluid in attack; straining away from the static 3-5-2 yet its clear why both CatHead and Sexxxlegri chose to stay with the latter formation for so long as defensively it is obvious how much of a difference it makes considering how bad Lichtsteiner and ASSamoah were as fullbacks tonight. These two are better set up the field afforded more options than holding a disciplined line as it is why Juventus were compromised defensively tonight.

On the other hand Pirlo scored a gorgeous free kick and racked an assist for Llorente's goal while Marchisio had a n excellent performance in midfield, shortly to be subbed off eventually due to fatigue.

Llorente coming on for an ineffectual Morata when Juventus needed answers when being 2-1 was genius by Allegri. Max decided to switch to a 4-5-1, finally making use of Llorente and the impact was clear not only by his goal, but the chances he created and all the touches he acquired to bring Juventus into play. THIS was the Llorente the ones who know his play will see if his confidence can return. Tevez was ineffectual as usual within Europe wasting a chance from a Llorente cross than a through ball subsequently wasted. Vidal irresponsibly wasted the penalty kick which would have made a difference in Juve's goal difference with Olympiakos. How Llorente does not take penalties is beyond me considering his 100% record from the spot.

In the end Allegri must be praised for his tactical changes that resulted in the comeback as it brings further questions in if he will scrap the 4 man back to the 3-5-2 which defensively without a doubt has them looked more assured.

did he use  that 2010-2012 milan formation ?

Pogba is more of a " trequartista " than boateng ever was .

Ah, Juventus won. Good for them...

farfan wrote:did he use  that 2010-2012 milan formation ?

Pogba is more of a " trequartista " than boateng ever was .

Well yes as this was a diamond with Pogba leading the crux of the diamond itself.

Boateng was used not for his creative purposes but similar to Ji-Sung-Park under SAF for pressing and harrying the opposite deeper midfielder/midfield. While pragmatic it was a choice that worked.

Pogba on the other hand is obviously more complete and has physical qualities that resemble Allegri's previous purpose. As displayed by his performance tonight, it should be looked upon to continue this role for him.

Malmoe won against Olimpiakos in Sweden and today deserved to tie against Atletico at home too. It souldn't be an easy match for Juve on paper

Juventus starting XI: Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Padoin, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal, Tevez, Llorente.

https://vine.co/v/O19piUWZgbx

RealGunner wrote:https://vine.co/v/O19piUWZgbx

Ex Atletico legend.

RealGunner wrote:https://vine.co/v/O19piUWZgbx

Truly amazing assist

‚ Тhe video from Allegri being angry yesterday,

and the gif

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A victory enough comfortable for Juve, considering their past European difficulties and considered that it wasn't so easy for other 2 clubs of group the match at Malmoe ... it is a good signal for them.
They seem having benefited from defence to 4

so let me get that straight - Piraios wins the head to head against Juve right? And head to head is counted before goal difference?
So if Juve lose at home to Atletico, while Piraios win at home against Malmö, Juve's out?

didn't know juve still can fail to progress, how is pathetico this year, i liked the look of sevilla in the table but pathetico managed to get 3rd again.

We are without our best midfielder this year ( Marchisio)

Buffon.