Champions League, on the pitch tonight Juventus-Zenit and Atalanta-Manchester United LIVE
'We can hit the first goal of the season: it would be nice to do it two days early, we would have a different peace of mind to focus more on the championship': this is how Juventus coach
Massimiliano Allegri
, on the eve of the match against Zenit St. Petersburg.
The bianconeri have the opportunity to snatch the pass for the second round by winning at least one point tonight.
"You need 6 points to be certain of getting through the round. With Manchester United it is not decisive, but very important."
Gian Piero Gasperini,
on the eve of the Champions League match against the English, tries not to put too much pressure on his Atalanta.
"We play against an incredible goal machine like Cristiano Ronaldo and many others, in search of the best balance but also of absolute value - the Nerazzurri coach remarks -. We had met City and Liverpool when they were already at the top, United instead gives the feeling to be a team under construction. It goes from a defeat to a sensational victory in an instant. "
Formations
Juventus (4-4-2):
1 Szczesny;
6 Danilo, 19 Bonucci, 3 Chiellini, 12 Alex Sandro;
22 Chiesa, 30 Bentancur, 27 Locatelli, 25 Rabiot;
10 Dybala, 9 Morata (36 Perin, 23 Pinsoglio, 4 De Ligt, 5 Arthur, 11 Cuadrado, 14 McKennie, 20 Bernardeschi, 24 Rugani, 44 Kulusevski).
Herds Allegri.
Disqualified: none.
Be wary: none.
Unavailable: De Sciglio, Kean, Ramsey.
Zenit St. Petersburg (3-4-3)
: 1 Kritsyuk;
6 Lovren, 2 Chistyakov, 44 Rakitskiy;
19 Sutormin, 21 Erokhin, 8 Wendel, 5 Barrios;
17 Mostovoy, 7 Azmoun, 11 Claudinho.
(41 Kerzhakov, 71 Odoevski, 4 Krugovoi, 10 Malcom, 22 Dzyuba, 64 Kravtsov, 83 Belokhonov, 85 Kuznetsov).
Herds Semak.
Disqualified: none.
Be wary: none.
Unavailable: Kuzyayev, Ozdoev, Santos.
Referee: Hernandez (Spain).
Snai odds: 1.53;
4.25;
6.25.
Atalanta (3-4-1-2):
1 Musso; 66 Lovato, 28 Demiral, 6 Palomino; 77 Zappacosta, 15 De Roon, 11 Freuler, 3 Maehle; 88 Pasalic; 18 Malinovskyi, 91 Zapata. (31 Rossi, 57 Sportiello, 19 Djimsiti, 42 Scalvini, 13 Pezzella, 7 Koopmeiners, 59 Miranchuk, 72 Ilicic, 9 Muriel, 91 Piccoli). Coach: Gasperini. Disqualified: none. Warning: De Roon. Unavailable: Djimsiti, Gosens, Hateboer, Pessina, Toloi.
Manchester United (3-5-2)
: 1 De Gea;
3 Bailly, 19 Varane, 5 Maguire;
29 Wan-Bissaka, 18 Bruno Fernandes, 39 McTominay, 17 Fred, 23 Shaw;
10 Rashford, 7 Cristiano Ronaldo.
(26 Henderson, 20 Dalot, 27 Alex Telles, 6 Pogba, 31 Matic, 34 Van de Beek, 8 Mata, 11 Greenwood, 14 Lingard, 25 Sancho, 9 Martial, 21 Cavani).
All .: Solskjaer.
Disqualified: none.
Be wary: none.
Unavailable: Lindelof.
Referee: Vincic (Slovenia) Snai odds: 2.75;
3.80;
2.35.
