Juventus FC players during a practice session. Photo: X | Juventus FC Juventus FC players during a practice session. Photo: X | Juventus FC

Juventus will head to the Netherlands with a slender 2-1 advantage over PSV Eindhoven as they look to secure their place in the next round of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage on Thursday night. (More Football News)una game

The Italian giants, with a rich history of success in two-legged ties, will be confident of progression, having always advanced in their last 20 Champions Cup/Champions League knockout phase encounters after winning the first leg. Their last failure to do so dates back to the 1978-79 season against Rangers.

Thiago Motta's side also boasts a strong record against PSV this season, winning both encounters in the competition so far. If they triumph again, they will join an elite group of teams who have achieved three wins over the same opponent in a single Champions League campaign.

The likes of Ajax (1994-95 vs AC Milan), Bayern Munich (1999-00 vs Real Madrid), and Manchester United (2007-08 vs Roma) have previously managed this feat.

However, PSV will take comfort in their impressive home form, remaining unbeaten in their last 12 major European home fixtures (7W, 5D), including three consecutive victories. If they extend that streak to four, it will be their best Champions League home run since 2005.

Juventus will look to midfield maestro Manuel Locatelli to dictate play, with the Italian international excelling in line-breaking passes this season. His 21% rate of line-breaking passes is the highest in the tournament among players with at least 500 minutes played,okjl casino ranking him alongside elite midfielders Joshua Kimmich and Angelo Stiller.

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Meanwhile, the Bianconeri have found attacking inspiration in young talents Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz, both completing at least 20 successful dribbles this season—a feat last achieved by Juventus players Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata in 2014-15.

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India had also emerged victors in the Olympics bronze play-off three years ago in Tokyo. Goalie PR Sreejesh was the hero then in a pulsating 5-4 win over Germany, whom the Indians narrowly lost to in the Paris 2024 semi-finals.

“We are extremely disappointed that our dream of playing in the Olympic Games Final has not been realized. The team gave their absolute best, and I am proud of how we played. At no point did we give up; we fought valiantly until the last second,” said captain Harmanpreet Singh had said after the defeat.

The PSV Eindhoven Vs Juventusuna game, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 play-off second leg match will be played on Thursday, 20 February at 1:30 AM IST.

Where to watch PSV Eindhoven Vs Juventus, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 play-off second leg match?

The PSV Eindhoven Vs Juventus, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 play-off second leg match will be televised on the Sony Sports Network in India. Simultaneously, it will be streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.