Juventus vs Benfica : Preview

Juventus welcome Benfica to play the second leg of UEFA Europa League Semi Final tie.

Benfica won the first leg at home by 2-1 with the goals from Ezequiel Garay and Lima. Carlos Tevez scored the lone goal for the Turin based side. Juventus were without Arturo Vidal in first leg but the Chilean is set to return for the second leg.

Team News:

Juventus:

There is not a single injury or suspension for Juventus to be concerned about. Arturo Vidal was absent in the first leg but made his return from substitutes in the league match against Sassuolo meaning he might start in the midfield for Antonio Conte today. Bonucci was rested in the weekend and should return at the heart of defense.

Probable Lineup:

Buffon: Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini: Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Vidal, Asamoah: Tevez, Llorente

Benfica:

Benfica will be missing Andre Gomes who is suspended for picking his third booking in the tournament in the last match. Nicolas Gaitan and Silvio are still in the injury list along with Lubomir Fejsa and will not be available for the match. Manager Jorge Jesus will look to play the same lineup except the enforced change. Ruben Amorim might replace Gomes in the center of the field.

Probable Lineup:

Moraes: Pereira, Garay, Luisao, Siqueira: Markovic, Perez, Amorim, Sulejmani: Rodrigo, Cardozo

Match Facts:

Benfica have failed to win only one of the last seven match in the UEFA Europa League and have scored at least two goals in 5 of last six matches. Juventus have not beat Benfica in competitive match yet,they have managed a draw and lost a match till this date.

Prediction:

Juventus have all important away goal to their name from Estadio Da Luz and a goal could see them go through unless they don’t concede. Benfica have been strong in home and Jorge Jesus needs o play with same intent in the away if they are to play the consecutive final in Europa League.

Juventus 2-0 Benfica