BY PETER.D. BERTON
The game began on a lively note, with both teams seemingly enthusiastic about this encounter. The home advantage was also a benefit for Juventus in the earlier stages of the game. Juventus earlier neat and precise passing is causing Real Madrid a
The early pressure and continuous runs aimed at Real Madrid’s midfield paid off when a neat passage of play was created, where Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio connected and Marchisio played a ball into Carlos Tevez, who targeted the ball at goal keeper ,Iker Casillas to parry for former Madrid star Alvaro Morata to have a simple tap in.
Juventus performed well, especially in the midfield area. Real found it difficult to boss the midfield, in particular ergio Ramos, who was having a bit of a nightmare as he was playing out of position.The normally competent Real Madrid central defender, d id not look overly impressive in the middle of the park. He made far too many bad decisions and lost the ball far too often. Real Madrid injured midfielder Luka Modric was sorely missed this evening.
James Rodriguez finds some space and slips in between Patrice Evra and surprise starter, Stephan Sturaro, to play a lovely cross for CR7, Cristiano Ronaldo to get the equalizer – his 76th Champions League goal with a simple close header.This made him the all-time top scorer in the competition.
Entertaining half for the neutral. Juventus gave a good account of themselves. On the other hand Real Madrid were not having their best day and seemed to be relying on Christianado Ronaldo CR7 Ronaldo to get them out of trouble again.
£63 Million pounds Columbian James Rodriguez should have scored with a header and Stephan Lichtsteiner wasted a chance which Juventus may rue come next week.
ly blocked.one of his trademark runs at the Real defense. Dani Carvajal keeps tight as possible to Tevez. Tevez fails to stay on his feet and collides with Carvajal to give Juventus a penalty kick. Tevez confidently steps up to place the ball in the back of the neat for his 7th champions league goal
Juventus where worthy winners this evening. Real Madrid ,the champions of Europe found it tough against the solid Italian defence. They are up for a treble and on tonight’s evidence, they have a chance, a good chance. An array of world class talent was on show this evening and Juventus did themselves proud.
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s manager must fancy his chances at the Bernabeu next week. However with no Karim Benzema and with Gareth Bale not on top form, this could make the Galacticos strike force weaker.With the continued reliance on World player of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo, they weakness upfront could backfire. They need to be on top of their game at home in The Bernabeu. Juventus have the ability to score away. Carlos Tevez perseverance paid off in the end to give Juventus a more than meager chance for second leg at the Bernabeu next week. If he puts in another tireless shift Juventus could be on their way to Berlin for final on 6th June 2015.