Giorgio Chiellini said belief in a big Juventus comeback was felt by both fans and players as the Bianconeri attempt to upset an FC Bayern München side with a 2-0 first-leg lead.

The task looks a steep one, but Giorgio Chiellini says Juventus fans are "certainly dreaming" of going through against FC Bayern München, while the player himself has no lack of belief.
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Last week's 2-0 quarter-final first-leg loss in southern Germany brought Juventus's 18-game unbeaten run in Europe to a shuddering halt. Nevertheless, sitting nine points clear atop Serie A, the Bianconeri's supporters have not lost faith in their team according to Chiellini. "Certainly our fans are dreaming that we can do it," the centre-back said.

"They've been looking forward to this game since Saturday and we can feel it," the 28-year-old Italian international continued, "but that doesn't mean we can just go on an all-out attack, because they would hit us on the break. We have to play our usual game."

Only five sides have come back from a two-goal first-leg deficit in UEFA Champions League history. Chiellini and company do not have to look too far back for the most recent occasion, with FC Barcelona overturning an identical 2-0 away defeat by Juve's fellow Italians AC Milan in the last round.

The Turin outfit also recognise how well they will have to play to do likewise. "We want to play a great game, we believe in it and we'll believe in it to the end," Chiellini added. "We will leave the field without regrets, whatever happens. We know we're up against a great side, but we know we can do well too. We can't wait to get out on the pitch tomorrow."

The tie is not over from Bayern's point of view either, with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer saying: "Yes, we got a good result in the first leg, but we cannot sit on that. We've got to have the right attitude and concentrate."

Confirmed as German champions last weekend, Bayern can fully focus on their bid for a fifth European title. "It's going to be a great atmosphere and we've got to keep our cool," Neuer, 27, went on. "We mustn't let them get many shots in and hopefully get an away goal to help us. It was definitely important to wrap up the Bundesliga title on Saturday."

Match officials:

Referee: Carlos Velasco Carballo (Spain)
Assistant referees: Roberto Alonso (Spain), Juan Yuste (Spain)
Additional Assistant referees: Carlos Gómez (Spain), Carlos Del Cerro (Spain)
Fourth official: Roberto Díaz Pérez del Palomar (Spain)

'Like' this post if you think Juventus will win/advance to the semifinals.

'Like' this post if you think Bayern Munich will win.

Not over yet. The Old Lady might still be able to pull a surprise. But the Bayern squad has the right mix of youth and experienced campaigners, much better than Juve. And they have been so dominant this season, quite impressive.

CFCfan: 'Like' this post if you think Juventus will win/advance to the semifinals.

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CFCfan: Match officials:

Referee: Carlos Velasco Carballo (Spain)
Assistant referees: Roberto Alonso (Spain), Juan Yuste (Spain)
Additional Assistant referees: Carlos Gómez (Spain), Carlos Del Cerro (Spain)
Fourth official: Roberto Díaz Pérez del Palomar (Spain)

You must be a film producer because you have completed your script on tonight game. One man movie.

bayern please do me a favour , send these grandma to their early grave today , make i rush go okija shrine

MIA SAN MIA

Since my beloved Milan crashed out, I gotta support the Old Lady. Bayern be careful because when Juventus are in the mood, beware!!!.
Like my post if u support juve.
FORZA MILAN, FORZA JUVENTUS, FORZA MONTOLIVO, FORZA PIRLO

Bayern Munich: Neuer; Lahm, van Buyten, Dante, Alaba; Martinez, Schweinsteiger; Robben, Muller, Ribery; Mandzukic.

Juventus XI: Buffon, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Padoin, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah, Vucinic, Quagliarella.

Van Buyten off Boateng on!

Mandzukic was booked in the 1st half. That is significant because he will miss the first leg of the semifinal, should Bayern progress.

Good some people would cry tonight

A-40:
Van Buyten off Boateng on!

;DGood some people would cry tonight

A-40:
Van Buyten off Boateng on!

0-0 Half time

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64th min Juve must score 4 goals.

Tooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

mandzukiccc

Its official











the old lady is out.

Goal

2-0

Pizarro

dayokanu: Goal

2-0

Pizarro

Done and dusted

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[size=18pt]home and away 4-0 aggregates

Where Bayern and Juve be mates?

Turin is our playground[/size]

Italian teams are over hyped

Congrats to Bayern!! A 4-0 aggregate win is hugely impressive, especially against Italian teams.

mama-gee:
Bayern Munich again?

I hope madrid don't face that team in the semis maybe in the finals.

I'll have a heart attack the whole game.

Don't worry, I feel it will be a Bayern Munich v Barca semi-final. Blimey!

I pray it is a Bayern v PSG final. Need to shut some Barca fans up

poshdiva: I pray it is a Bayern v PSG final. Need to shut some Barca fans up

keep on praying.

Kai its gonna be real vs bayern!!!
Oh lord av mercy!

otokx:

keep on praying.

Unanswered prayers.
Judging from today's match
No Messi, no Barca
Bayern might just beat Barca
In the finals.

*fingers crossed*

lawizle: Kai its gonna be real vs bayern!!!
Oh lord av mercy!

I pray we meet Barca..e be like say we don sabi dose ones dem pass word

lawizle: Kai its gonna be real vs bayern!!!
Oh lord av mercy!

I pray we meet Barca..e be like say we don sabi dose ones dem pass word