Tevez scores again
Carlos Tevez scored yet another Champions League goal with his 88th minute strike clinching the win for Juventus. Much was made of the striker’s lack of goals in Europe, but the Argentine now has three goals in five Champions League games this season.
Four man back line success
Massimiliano Allegri went to the four man back line once again on Tuesday and it paid dividends. Stephan Lichtsteiner was particularly dangerous on the right and Simone Padoin had some positive moments going forward on the left. Juventus have lined up with a four man back line during the last four games. The combined score in those games? 14-2 in Juve’s favor.
Llorente continues his strong form
Spanish striker Fernando Llorente only has four goals this season, but three of them have come in the last two games while all four have occurred in the previous six contests.
Claudio Marchisio’s day
One of the reasons for Juve’s recent success has been the resurgence of Claudio Marchisio. The Italian midfielder has two assists in his previous two outings and produced five shots against Malmo. None of the five found the back of the net, as Marchisio was continually denied by keeper Robin Olsen, but the midfielder had a strong day nonetheless.
Possession Game
Juventus finished the game with a whopping 61% of the possession.
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