UEFA Europa League: Juventus vs Sevilla live
Preview
Juventus will be seeking to subdue Europa experts Sevilla in their semifinal matchup, beginning on Thursday night at 7:00pm in Turin. Juve, on the other hand, has never won the trophy before, but they are determined to win it after a tumultuous campaign and will try to take a lead to Spain next week.
After being eliminated in the group stage of the Champions League, Juventus have adjusted to life in Europe’s second-tier competition with a quarter-final win over Sporting CP, following wins over Nantes and freiburg. Max Allegri’s team has been their usual practical selves, as they have managed to keep a clean sheet in all five Europa League games without conceding a goal from open play.
Juventus experienced a few setbacks even after their 15-point deduction was temporarily lifted. However, their chances of making it to the Champions League by finishing in the top four in Italy were improved by winning two consecutive matches against Lecce and Atalanta within four days last week. As a result, they are currently in second place in the standings.
Sevilla, who have won the competition six times, have had a difficult season and have lost two coaches during the season. However, they appear to be improving at the perfect moment, despite losing at home to Girona and ending their seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions, but they bounced back and defeated Espanyol last weekend.
They are currently in the 11th position in La Liga and are no longer worried about being relegated. Instead, they aim to finish in the top half of the league in the remaining five games. Jose Luis Mendilibar, who is the third manager of Sevilla this season, guided his team to the quarter-finals by defeating PSV and Fenerbahce. They also managed to beat Manchester United and have now reached the Europa League semi-finals more times than any other club.
Head-to-head
The latest clash ended in a 1-3 win for the Juventus back in 2016. Additionally, Juventus has not lost any of their last five games against Sevilla. Furthermore, Juventus has won all of their games at the Allianz stadium except for one draw back in 2016.
Prediction
Sevilla, who are currently scoring frequently and feeling self-assured after their recent achievements, have the potential to gain an upper hand in the semi-final match by securing a lead in the first leg. Although Juventus tends to prioritize safety, they may occasionally be vulnerable and find it challenging to retaliate.
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