The head coach of Juventus Massimiliano Allegri shared his expectations from the match against Real Madrid.
Juventus will fight Real Madrid in the final match of the Champions League. The game will be held June 3 in Cardiff.
"Tomorrow we will play calmly and serenely. For the whole year we worked for this. It will not be easy, because Real is the current winner, but we know what we learned during the year, and we will try to show a little more than Madrid, "Allegri said at the pre-match press conference.
"With the starting lineup, I have not decided yet. The match can last 90 minutes, and maybe 120. For three or four months now we are trying a new tactical scheme. You can try different schemes depending on whether we will play to win in regular time, but we need also replacements. I have to consider both options to make sure that my team will be active throughout the game ".
"We worked the whole year with the sweat of our brow. All the trophies that we won, all the victories that we achieved, is a kind of rehearsal for tomorrow's final. Juventus should win. We can do it, we are capable of it. But we need to remain calm and confident that we are able to win this trophy ".
"Bale with his speed can give Real much in terms of organization. Isko holds a great season, has made serious progress, with him the combination of Real read harder. Tomorrow the statistics will not make any difference. This is the final, one match. We must be strong and believe in our capabilities, we must play well technically and tactically, we must be better than Real ".
"People say that Juventus lost six finals. I heard it, but it's a story. Do not think that it was 15, 20 or 50 years ago. Tomorrow is a new match.
In 2015, we reached the final and came out deservedly, but at the same time, maybe, were not so self-confident and motivated after several inexpressive draws of the Champions League. In the finals, we were not accidental, but we did not expect victories. This time differently. Last season we looked very good, but at the last minute lost to Bavaria. We are progressing gradually. Now everything is completely different ".
Note that in case of victory over Real Madrid Juventus will issue the so-called treble (victory in the championship, the Italian Cup and the Champions League).