Champions League
Juventus are believed to be able to overcome Real Madrid
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Juventus are believed to be able to get rid of Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals (Shaun Botterill / Getty Images)
Turin - Juventus must pass Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals. Although heavy, the Old Lady is believed to be able to overcome Madrid.
After passing hadangan Tottenham Hotspur, Juve must meet heavy opponents namely Madrid as defending champion. The meeting then recalled a nightmare in last year's final when Juve lost 1-4
Duel in the quarterfinals would be a Juventus event for revenge. Although on the other hand Madrid clearly favored because of their experience two consecutive champion in the last two years.
However, Juve actually also have an advantage over Madrid if you meet in the knockout phase. In the last four meetings in this phase, Juve can always get rid of El Real.
Therefore, former Juve player Roberto Baggio believes the Turin team can twist predictions and get rid of Madrid. Another reason is because Juve also look great in Serie A this season.
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Had left behind from Napoli, Juve now even topped the Serie A with a four-point advantage over the rival's.
"This season is good for them, Napoli are also playing well but I think Juventus are a bit above them because of the presence of Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala.These two players are really amazing," Baggio told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"If you think Dybala is great, you certainly see the quality of Higuain when they beat Tottenham Hotspur and they are both really crazy, although Madrid is a big challenge, I believe Juventus can overcome them," he continued.