Schedule Europa League semi-final match between Benfica vs Juventus will take place on Thursday , April 24 2014di Estádio Da Luz , Lisbon .
Antonio Conte's men did more favorites , but the hosts could potentially reverse these predictions .
Benfica against Juventus challenge is still in the euphoria after winning the Portuguese Liga title . Moreover, the team raised by Jorge Jesus continues winning seven consecutive wins in all competitions . Do not forget also , they are still untouched defeat in the Europa League . Hope will be charged to Rodrigo . He has collected three goals in the Europa League last four games . Benfica backline only conceded one goal in the last seven games , Benfica could be a barrier Juventus are the favorites champion Europa League 2014.
How to Juventus ? For them , Europe is still mysterious . Since the victory over PSG in the European Super Cup in 1997 , not to mention add to the Bianconeri 's degree in a blue continent . Now , with the final to be held at home , the Old Lady expect more . Claudio Marchisio stated to
UEFA , " A lot of players at Juventus who have never won the European level competition . So also with the club . So , if you have reached the semi-finals , the ambition to win a trophy would be a spirit of its own . "
Juventus advanced to the semifinals with a good result . They always win the game away . Not to mention the clean sheet record at home against
Gianluigi Buffon . Then , in terms of individual quality , Antonio Conte's team is more favored . Staying we'll see who is more powerful ambition . Benfica who want to maintain the tradition of Portugal in the Europa League or the guest .
Estimated Lineup Benfica vs Juventus :
Benfica (4-4-2): 1-Arthur; 28-Silvio, 4-Luisão, 24-Garay, 16-Siqueira; 5-Fejsa, 30-André Gomes, 18-Salvio, 8-Sulejmani, 19-Rodrigo, 7-Cardozo.
Juventus (3-5-2): 1-Buffon; 19-Bonucci, 15-Barzagli, 3-Chiellini; 33-Isla, 23-Vidal, 21-Pirlo, 8-Marchisio, 22-Asamoah; 10-Tévez, 14-Llorente.
Prediction : 50-50