Madrid Derby Highlighting UCL Semifinal, Juve Battling Monaco
The potential of witnessing another Madrid derby in UEFA Champions League (UCL) final vanished as both teams are being paired to match up during semifinals.
That drawing result means that Atletico won’t be able to avenge their two final defeats from their city rival, which the latest happened last season.
However, Diego Simeone’s men might have an opportunity to finally grab that Champions League trophy this season should they eliminate Los Blancos.
Playing the second leg at Vicente Calderon could be a positive advantage for Los Rojiblancos, as long as they can picked up positive result during the first match up at Santiago Bernebau.
Two leg battles are always tricky, that’s why Simeone might feel that his team have a big shot in advancing into the final round.
Nevertheless, Madrid themselves are certainly keen on getting their hands on another Champions League trophy as it would make them the first side winning it back to back in the new format.
Meanwhile, Italian side, Juventus are facing a tricky challenge on their attempt on winning the trophy this season as they are being paired up against Monaco.
Their success in eliminating Barcelona surely give the Old Lady a confidence boost, but facing an underdog team such as the French outfit, might be more difficult for the Italian champion.
Two interesting games indeed for all football lovers, who are keen on witnessing another entertaining football galore.
Champions League Semifinals drawing
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid; Monaco v Juventus
