Tuesday evening UEFA Champions League started the semifinals stage.
The first teams to enter the fight were the Turin "Juventus" and Madrid "Real" clubs. Supported by their fans, Massimiliano Allegri's players proved their superiority over the current European champions with a score of 2-1.
The match started somewhat unexpectedly - both teams played fast football and attacks were created on both goals. The hosts looked more threatening, as they broke through in the 9th minute.
Claudio Marchisio found a gap in the "Real" penalty area and sent the ball to Carlos Tevez, whose shot was saved by Iker Casillas. However, the goalkeepers couldn't save the team from a goal, as Alvaro Morata, a former "white" player, sprinted towards the loose ball and sent it into the net.
After the goal, the "Bianconeri" did not close up defensively and continued to attack actively. Nevertheless, an equalizing goal did not take long, and in the 27th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a header after a great pass from James Rodriguez.
The remaining first-half time looked better for the Madrid guests, who had a great chance to take the lead at the end of the half, but James Rodriguez's header hit the crossbar.
The next 45 minutes were also active and dangerous situations were not lacking. In the 57th minute, Tevez started a counterattack, during which "Juve" managed to get a penalty kick. It was duly converted by C. Tevez.
After another missed goal, "Real" never recovered, and the Turin team had several more chances to score. The final result remained 2-1, and the hosts celebrated the victory.
The return match between the two teams will take place at the "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium next Wednesday.
Result:
"Juventus" 2 - 1 "Real Madrid"
9' [1 - 0] A. Morata
27' [1 - 1] C. Ronaldo
58' [2 - 1] C. Tevez (11m penalty)
Starting lineups:
"Juventus": Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra, Marchisio, Pirlo, Sturaro, Vidal, Tevez, Morata.
Substitutes: Storari, Barzagli, Padoin, Pepe, Pereyra, Llorente, Matri.
"Real Madrid": Iker Casillas; Carvajal, Pepe, Varane, Marcelo; Kroos, Ramos, James, Isco; Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale.
Substitutes: Navas, Coentrao, Chicharito, Lucas Silva, Arbeloa, Jese, Illarramendi.
