Match report

Juventus Defeats Monaco 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Monaco
Monaco
0–2
FT
Juventus
Juventus
May 3, 2017

Juventus held off a spirited Monaco side to secure a 2-0 win in the UEFA Champions League. Goals from Gonzalo Higuaín in the 29th and 59th minutes proved decisive as the Bianconeri advanced to the next round. Despite Monaco's efforts, Juventus maintained their defensive solidity and capitalized on their opportunities through Higuaín's clinical finishing.

Key Facts

  • • G. Higuaín scored both goals for Juventus at 29' and 59'.
  • • Dani Alves provided two assists for Juventus.
  • • L. Bonucci, C. Marchisio, and G. Chiellini received yellow cards for Juventus.
  • • Fabinho received a yellow card for Monaco.
  • • Monaco made three substitutions: T. Bakayoko and T. Lemar came on for J. Moutinho and V. Germain, while Bernardo Silva replaced Almamy Touré.
  • • Juventus also made three substitutions: J. Cuadrado, T. Rincón, and M. Lemina replaced G. Higuaín, C. Marchisio, and M. Pjanić.

Lineups

Monaco

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Subašić (G)
  • 25 K. Glik (D)
  • 19 D. Sidibé (D)
  • 2 Fabinho (M)
  • 5 Jemerson (D)
  • 7 N. Dirar (M)
  • 14 T. Bakayoko (M)
  • 27 T. Lemar (M)
  • 10 Bernardo Silva (F)
  • 9 R. Falcao (F)
  • 29 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 João Moutinho
  • 18 V. Germain
  • 38 A. Touré
  • 6 Jorge
  • 16 M. De Sanctis
  • 24 A. Raggi
  • 33 I. Cardona

Juventus

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Buffon
  • 15 A. Barzagli (D)
  • 23 Dani Alves (D)
  • 19 L. Bonucci (D)
  • 3 G. Chiellini (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 8 C. Marchisio (M)
  • 5 M. Pjanić (M)
  • 9 G. Higuaín (F)
  • 17 M. Mandžukić (F)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Cuadrado
  • 28 T. Rincón
  • 18 M. Lemina
  • 4 M. Benatia
  • 22 K. Asamoah
  • 25 Neto
  • 26 S. Lichtsteiner

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    21' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bonucci
  2. Juventus
    29' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Higuaín · Assist: Dani Alves
  3. Monaco
    37' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    Fabinho
  4. Juventus
    58' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    C. Marchisio
  5. Juventus
    59' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Higuaín · Assist: Dani Alves
  6. Monaco
    67' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Bakayoko · On: João Moutinho
  7. Monaco
    67' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Lemar · On: V. Germain
  8. Juventus
    69' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    G. Chiellini
  9. Juventus
    77' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Higuaín · On: J. Cuadrado
  10. Monaco
    81' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: Almamy Touré
  11. Juventus
    81' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Marchisio · On: T. Rincón
  12. Juventus
    89' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Pjanić · On: M. Lemina

Match Stats

Stat Monaco Juventus
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 82%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 433 449
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 366 368
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card for L. Bonucci of Juventus at 21' did not deter the team, as G. Higuaín's goal at 29' established Juventus' lead and momentum.
  • ▸ Monaco's substitution of T. Bakayoko and T. Lemar at 67' aimed to change the game, but Higuaín's second goal at 59' ensured Juventus maintained control and secured their victory.