Match report

Barcelona 0–0 Juventus: Champions League Clash Ends in Draw

Barcelona
Barcelona
0–0
FT
Juventus
Juventus
Apr 19, 2017

Barcelona and Juventus engaged in a tightly contested UEFA Champions League match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Both sides showcased their defensive resilience, with Barcelona's Neymar and Andrés Iniesta receiving yellow cards early on, while Juventus had Giorgio Chiellini, Sami Khedira, and several substitutions throughout the match. Despite the intense play, neither team managed to break through the defensive barriers to score.

Key Facts

  • • Barcelona and Juventus played to a 0-0 draw in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • Neymar and Andrés Iniesta of Barcelona were each given a yellow card.
  • • Giorgio Chiellini and Sami Khedira of Juventus received yellow cards.
  • • Ivan Rakitić substituted for Paco Alcácer in the 58th minute for Barcelona.
  • • Paulo Dybala came on for Andrea Barzagli in the 75th minute for Juventus.
  • • Sergi Roberto replaced Javier Mascherano in the 78th minute for Barcelona.
  • • Gonzalo Higuaín replaced Kwadwo Asamoah in the 88th minute for Juventus.

Lineups

Barcelona

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
  • 3 Piqué (D)
  • 18 Jordi Alba (D)
  • 23 S. Umtiti (D)
  • 8 Iniesta (M)
  • 4 I. Rakitić (M)
  • 5 Busquets (M)
  • 20 Sergi Roberto (D)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)
  • 11 Neymar (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Paco Alcácer
  • 14 J. Mascherano
  • 6 Denis Suárez
  • 13 J. Cillessen
  • 19 L. Digne
  • 21 André Gomes
  • 28 Carles Aleñà

Juventus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Buffon
  • 23 Dani Alves (D)
  • 19 L. Bonucci (D)
  • 3 G. Chiellini (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 6 S. Khedira (M)
  • 5 M. Pjanić (M)
  • 9 G. Higuaín (F)
  • 17 M. Mandžukić (F)
  • 7 J. Cuadrado (M)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Barzagli
  • 18 M. Lemina
  • 22 K. Asamoah
  • 4 M. Benatia
  • 25 Neto
  • 26 S. Lichtsteiner
  • 28 T. Rincón

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    40' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Andrés Iniesta
  2. Barcelona
    44' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Neymar
  3. Juventus
    57' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    G. Chiellini
  4. Barcelona
    58' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ivan Rakitić · On: Paco Alcácer
  5. Juventus
    64' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    S. Khedira
  6. Juventus
    75' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Dybala · On: Andrea Barzagli
  7. Barcelona
    78' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Roberto · On: Javier Mascherano
  8. Juventus
    84' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Cuadrado · On: M. Lemina
  9. Juventus
    88' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Higuaín · On: K. Asamoah

Match Stats

Stat Barcelona Juventus
Fouls 10 19
Pass Accuracy 83% 72%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 12
Corners 13 4
Total Passes 592 330
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 1 4
Shots off Target 13 6
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 490 236
Shots Inside Box 12 11
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The yellow card given to Barcelona's Neymar in the 44th minute disrupted their offensive flow.
  • ▸ Juventus' substitution of Paulo Dybala for Andrea Barzagli in the 75th minute brought fresh attacking energy but did not result in a goal.
  • ▸ Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, neither team managed to capitalize on their opportunities to break the deadlock.