Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri wary of Monaco threat in Champions League
Tuesday 21 April 2015 17:11, UK
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri does not expect Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final second-leg tie at Monaco to be so straightforward.
Juventus are bidding to reach their first Champions League semi-final for 12 years and are well poised to progress after Arturo Vidal's spot-kick winner in Turin last week.
But Allegri is taking nothing for granted against a Monaco side that are hoping to secure their first Champions League semi-final appearance since 2004.
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"The clean sheet at home gives us a slight advantage, even though it won't be straightforward," he told the club's official website ahead of the encounter at Stade Louis II.
"We now know our opposition: they're very well organised in defence and possess technique and physicality in forward areas.
"I'm optimistic, even though we know we'll have to put in a good performance and score to reach the next round.
"They're a complicated side to play against. Monaco don't give you an inch out there."
Watch Monaco take on Juventus in the Champions League semi-final second leg at Stade Louis II on Sky Sports 5 at 7.40pm on Wednesday 22 April.
