06 May 2015
The Bianconeri stretched their unbeaten home run in European competitions to 13 games after overcoming Real Madrid 2-1 during yesterday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at Juventus Stadium.
Massimiliano Allegri’s men went ahead early on when former Los Blancos star Alvaro Morata bagged his third goal in five appearances in Europe this term, tapping in from close range.
The visitors soon hit back through Cristiano Ronaldo before Carlos Tevez’s second-half penalty ensured Juventus would take a slender advantage to Madrid next week.
L’Apache’s strike means he’s now equalled his personal record of 29 in all competitions set with Manchester City and has also become the first Bianconero since David Trezeguet in the 2005/06 season to hit a similar total.
More of the numbers behind yesterday’s triumph can be found below:
Two
Lay-offs provided by Claudio Marchisio as he looked to be the man to turn defence into attack.
Three
Out of the five crosses Juventus pumped into the Real Madrid area, three came from Stephan Lichtsteiner’s right boot.
Four
Interceptions made by Leonardo Bonucci, who put in an admirable shift at the back alongside Giorgio Chiellini.
Seven
Champions League goals for Tevez this season, one more than in his five other campaigns combined (six).
Nine
Recoveries performed by Arturo Vidal throughout the encounter. The tenacious Chilean also created two chances, won three tackles and led the way in terms of touches (84).
62
Passes delivered by Andrea Pirlo, with the midfielder also threading 11 good long balls.
100
Percentage of tackles successfully completed by everyone in a black and white jersey.
