Match report
Juventus and Barcelona Draw 0-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash
Juventus
0–0
FT
Barcelona
Nov 22, 2017
In a tense UEFA Champions League encounter, Juventus managed to hold off Barcelona to secure a 0-0 draw at their home ground. Despite numerous attempts from both sides, the match remained goalless, showcasing the defensive prowess of both teams. Key figures like Lionel Messi for Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo for Juventus were unable to break the deadlock.
Key Facts
- • Juventus and Barcelona drew 0-0 in the UEFA Champions League.
- • M. Pjanic (Juventus) and Paulinho (Barcelona) received yellow cards in the first half.
- • Deulofeu replaced Messi for Barcelona at the 56th minute.
- • Alex Sandro (Juventus) and L. Digne (Barcelona) also received yellow cards late in the game.
Lineups
Juventus
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Buffon
- 15 A. Barzagli (D)
- 4 M. Benatia (D)
- 12 Alex Sandro (D)
- 24 D. Rugani (D)
- 6 S. Khedira (M)
- 5 M. Pjanić (M)
- 7 J. Cuadrado (M)
- 11 Douglas Costa (M)
- 9 G. Higuaín (F)
- 10 P. Dybala (F)
Substitutes
- 30 R. Bentancur
- 8 C. Marchisio
- 14 B. Matuidi
- 2 M. De Sciglio
- 17 M. Mandžukić
- 22 K. Asamoah
- 23 W. Szczęsny
Barcelona
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
- 3 Piqué (D)
- 19 L. Digne (D)
- 23 S. Umtiti (D)
- 2 Nélson Semedo (D)
- 8 Iniesta (M)
- 4 I. Rakitić (M)
- 15 Paulinho (M)
- 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
- 9 L. Suárez (F)
- 16 Deulofeu (F)
Substitutes
- 10 L. Messi
- 18 Jordi Alba
- 6 Denis Suárez
- 13 J. Cillessen
- 17 Paco Alcácer
- 22 Aleix Vidal
- 25 T. Vermaelen
Timeline
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21' Juventus Card · Yellow CardM. Pjanić
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30' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardPaulinho
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56' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1Off: Deulofeu · On: L. Messi
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66' Juventus subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Pjanić · On: Rodrigo Bentancur
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71' Juventus subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Cuadrado · On: C. Marchisio
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72' Juventus Card · Yellow CardAlex Sandro
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82' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: Andrés Iniesta · On: Jordi Alba
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85' Juventus subst · Substitution 3Off: Douglas Costa · On: B. Matuidi
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87' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardL. Digne
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90' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardPiqué
Match Stats
| Stat | Juventus | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 89% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 396 | 700 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Accurate Passes | 326 | 620 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Paulinho's yellow card at 30' helped stabilize Juventus' midfield defense against Barcelona's offensive push.
- ▸ The introduction of Deulofeu for Barcelona and Rodrigo Bentancur for Juventus at 56' and 66' respectively changed the momentum, leading to more balanced midfield play.