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We've seen two big comebacks already in this season's champions league. Many still belived there will be more, starting with today's fixtures. Juventus will be welcoming Atletico Madrid, hoping to give them a big defeat. They were defeated by 2 goals to nil in the first leg, so they need a 3 goals difference scoreline to advance to the next stage. If they are able to get a 2-0 win too, then extra time will be played - which might lead to a penalty shoot out.
Everyone is concentrating on Juventus' match while neglecting the match between Manchester City and Schalke 04. There might be a comeback in the match too. City won them by 3 goals to 2 in the first leg, and they will be playing in Etihad today. City has the advantage being at home, but we've seen what happened between Manchester United and PSG. Ajax and Real Madrid is another perfect example. As it is now, there might be a comeback in both matches tonight. If Schalke 04 gets a 2 goals difference lead, they will qualify. Otherwise, they will have to win them by 4 goals to 3, if they are hoping to qualify on a one goal difference scoreline.
Juventus has an advantage today. Two of Atletico's key players, Diego Costa and Thomas Partey were suspended due to a yellow card they got in the first leg. Well, Rodri might be replacing Thomas while Morata will definitely replace Costa. These two will be missed, but Atletico is still that team that never gives up. Their defensive skills has earned them a great reputation. This is the perfect time to show the world they are still that Madrid.
Ronaldo was bought because they needed the champions league trophy. Juventus had tried all they could before they bought the Portuguese. In fact, Ronaldo's former team defeated them in one of the finals they played. So they are hoping to win this one since the Portuguese is with them. Juventus has the best form this season; would they prove it to us tonight? It's only a matter of time to find out.
Until then...
It's @afolwalex, your number one sport analyst.
Whenever I hear Atletico matrid, the first come to mind is resilient and high defensive team play. Great write up @afolwalex, but one thing is Ronaldo lead Juve tonight will only try their best, Atletico surely will not lose their advantage too. #JUVATM
Yeah. We have a lot of things to hope for tonight.