Juventus and Barcelona will go head to head for Europe’s most prestige trophy on Saturday, June 6. Football fans across the world can expect a very exciting game when the two powerhouses lock horn in Berlin but who will come out victorious?
Juventus
Juventus has had an incredible season under Max Allegri and they will be looking to finish it off with a win on Saturday, however Barcelona will be looking to spoil their plans. The key to Juventus team is their defense, they play rock solid defense and they capitalize on their chances at the other end. If Juventus are to end their Champions league drought their defense will have to be superb against the lethal attacking trio of Neymar, Suarez and Messi. News coming out of Italy is that key defender Giorgio Chiellini will miss the game due to an injury. If this is true then I can not see Juventus getting anything from the game. Chiellini coordinates the defense and he is a true leader in the back line without him the team will not be strong enough to fend off Barcelona. The old lady plays on the strength of their defense and without Chiellini that strength is shaking.
Barcelona
Much like their opponents Barcelona has enjoyed a brilliant season under Luis Enrique. In 2013 I wrote a blog stating that if Neymar and Messi understood each other then Barcelona will be difficult to beat and they have been difficult to beat this season. The front three of Messi, Suarez and Neymar has been outstanding. Despite their attack being exceptional I credit much of Barcelona’s success this season to their two goal keepers. Since 2011 the problem with Barcelona was the fact that they did not have a good goal keeper. Victor Valdez was poor beyond belief and that often team led to the team’s down fall. This season Bravo and Ter Stegen has been incredible and that is why Barcelona is better.
I am predicting a 2-1 win for Barcelona. Maybe 3-1
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