Real Madrid host Juventus in a game that ultimately may decide if the Champions League holders are going to win anything this season.
With the La Liga title effectively already out of their reach after dropped points at home to Valencia ensured rivals Barcelona raced to a four point lead at the top with only two games left, Madrid will definitely do all they can to try and rescue their season by recovering from the 2-1 setback suffered in Turin last week.
A goal from former Real Madrid boy and another from Carlos Tevez was enough for Juventus to emerge victorious despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s equaliser in the second half.
Nonetheless, Real Madrid only need a 1-0 scoreline to progress to the final for the second consecutive season but it won’t be easy because Juventus are looking to make their first final since 2003.
All things considered, you have got to say Real Madrid are still heavy favorites to progress because of their good home record in the Champions League this season and one man – Ronaldo.
Team News
Real Madrid are expected to welcome Karim Benzema back into the squad after the Frenchman recovered from a knee injury but it is believed he will start from the bench for this one.
Luka Modric is out and Tony Kroos is a minor doubt but everyone else is fit and ready to go.
For Juventus, the big news is that star midfielder Paul Pogba is back from injury and he could make the starting XI against the side many are tipping him to join in the summer.
Massimiliano Allegri is sure to stick with Morata and Tevez upfront while Pirlo and Arturo Vidal continue in midfield. On the flip side, Kwado Asamoah and Martin Caceras are still out injured.
Predicted Lineups
