The bianconeri must win to keep the qualification hopes alive, the rossoneri can take advantage of the Salzburg-Chelsea crossing
Key evening in key Champions League for Juventus and Milan versus Benfica (live at 9pm on Canale 5 and streaming on Sportmediaset.it) e Dinamo Zagreb: both must aim for three points to reach qualification for the round of 16 but the bianconeri are with water in their throats as even a draw would mean Europa League or even European elimination. The Rossoneri can take advantage of the Salzburg-Chelsea clash that will not close the game any result from Zagreb, logically with a success Pioli’s path would be easier given the last against the Austrians at home.
BENFICA-JUVENTUS (live TV on Channel 5) – Match from inside or outside for Juve, which in Portugal will still have to give up several pawns: Chiesa, De Sciglio, Bremer, Di Maria and Pogba, in addition to the recent knockout of Paredes. But Allegri’s philosophy is not to feel sorry for himself, especially since the time in the group is practically exhausted. With the Portuguese leading by five points, only victory would keep hopes of qualifying in the last round open. Difficult, almost impossible, but not trying would be a crime. To get the better of Benfica, the bianconeri will rely on the good mood of Kostic and Vlahovic, as well as the good mood of Rabiot. In the first leg, after an excellent start and Milik’s goal, Juve had died a little too soon until they got back together, today the team seems more solid, convinced and compact to try to conquer the da Luz. It starts from 3-5-2, ready to transform into 4-4-2 thanks to the positions of Danilo and Alex Sandro, who brought the successes in the derby and against Empoli: Bonucci is there, as are Locatelli and McKennie .
DYNAMO ZAGREB-AC MILAN – The two defeats against Chelsea have complicated AC Milan’s European journey, which, however, has a great chance: by winning in Croatia, they will earn points over the English or Salzburg, if not both, given the direct clash in Austria. A chance that will be completed in a week when Jaissle’s team arrives at the San Siro. However, it is better not to go too far and think about the match at the Maksimir stadium, also because with the help of the fans Dinamo managed to beat Chelsea and stop Salzburg on par. Most of Pioli’s choices are made, with Gabbia as owner due to Tomori’s disqualification and the return from the beginning of the various Tonali, Leao and Giroud. The real doubt is about the trocar: with Diaz bruised, there could be room for De Keteleaere who needs trust (not to exclude Krunic anyway) while the surprise would be on the right with Rebic ready to start from the beginning.
