Juventus vs Bayern Munich - Team News & Likely Line-Ups

Venue: Juventus Stadium Date: Wednesday, 10th April K/o: 7:45 GMT

Team News

Juventus will be without suspended pair Arturo Vidal and Stephan Lichtsteiner for tonight's quarter-final second leg Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Juventus rested the majority of their side for their weekend game against Pescara, and have no notable injury concerns ahead of tonight's encounter. Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is tipped to play having recovered from the flu. Bayern will be without Toni Kroos, who tore a thigh muscle during last week's first leg encounter at the Allianz Arena. Defensive midfielder Javi Martinez is however available after suspension.

Key Stats

Last week's first leg at the Allianz Arena ended 2-0 to Bayern. David Alaba and Thomas Mueller got the all important goals to give Jupp Heynckes' men the edge going into tonight's fixture. Juventus's 2-0 defeat in Munich ended their 18-match unbeaten run in Uefa competition. David Alaba's first-leg opener was timed at 25.02 seconds - only the seventh fastest goal in Champions League history. Bayern Munich can now solely focus on the Champions League having wrapped up the Bundesliga with a record six games remaining.

Likely Line-Ups

Juventus Buffon, Bonucci, Barzagli, Chiellini, Padoin, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Peluso, Vucinic, Quagliarella Bayern Munich Neuer, Lahm, Van Buyten, Dante, Alaba, Martinez, Schweinsteiger, Robben, Muller, Ribery, Mandzukic Source: BBC

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