One last effort. Juventus is called to win at least one point in Seville, otherwise the first place in the group could be sensationally missed which, given how things have turned out, would be a half-failure. At stake is not only the victory of the group but also, if not above all, a good part of the continuation in the Champions League. Excluding Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid from the urn for the round of XNUMX would be good and right, hence the absolute need not to lose against a Sevilla team that has already been eliminated but is still in the running for the Europa League.
“I want to achieve results at all costs – Massimiliano Allegri's speech. – First place is very important, and then we could maintain the European unbeaten run”. In short, the road has been traced, now all that remains is to follow it just as in recent times. The bianconeri, after a difficult start, have also started racing again in the league and are now looking to the continuation of the season with great optimism.
Before really diving back into Serie A, however, the Champions League discussion needs to be closed, as specified by the other protagonist of the press conference, or rather captain Buffon. “We have a great opportunity and we want to seize it so as not to have any regrets – commented the Juventus goalkeeper. – This team, in the most delicate moment, was able to find the strength to get back up, demonstrating its great qualities to everyone. If we maintain this mentality we will be able to play against everyone in Europe as well”.
The goal of continuing the streak (6 between league and cup) is within reach: Sevilla, in fact, are certainly not going through a brilliant period, as evidenced by the 10th position in the Spanish Liga and the last place in the Champions League group . Emery's men are cornered: even a victory against Juve could prove useless (Borussia Moenchengladbach, playing at Manchester City, has a 2-point lead).
“We want to face the Bianconeri without fear – explained the Andalusian coach. – It would be very important for us to go to the Europa League, that's why we will try to win at all costs". The special observer, needless to say, will be Fernando Llorente, ex par excellence of the challenge (the other, albeit only at the level of the card, is Ciro Immobile). “I spent 2 splendid years in Turin – the words of the “Lion King”. – Finding Juve again is a great emotion, it was an honor to wear that shirt and win two championships. But this time we want to win."
Allegri will field the usual 3-5-2, net of the absences of Mandzukic, Evra and Lemina, back bruised from the challenge in Rome and kept at rest in view of Fiorentina. The big news could come from the defense: in fact, in front of Buffon, there could also be the young Rugani, until now a non-paying spectator of the black and white matches. However, it is more probable that the coach decides to postpone the ex Empoli's debut until next week (Italian Cup derby with Turin) and thus rely on the "usual" Barzagli, Bonucci and Chiellini.
In midfield, also given the absence of Khedira, practically obligatory choices with Lichtsteiner, Sturaro, Marchisio, Pogba and Alex Sandro, as well as in attack, where Morata will find his place alongside Dybala. Sevilla will respond with the classic 4-2-3-1 with Rico in goal, Mariano, Rami, Kolodziejczak and Escudero in defence, Krychowiak and N'Zonzi in midfield, Vitolo, Banega and Konoplyanka in the frontline, Llorente (or Gameiro) in attack.
