Juventus will take a 2-1 advantage with them to the Santiago Bernabeu after goals from Alvaro Morata and Carlos Tevez gave them a precious win overReal Madrid at Juventus Stadium.
The home side started with great intensity and were soon rewarded when former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata tapped the ball home after Iker Casillas could only parry Carlos Tevez’s low strike.
Real slowly gained a foothold in the game and drew level after 26 minutes when Cristiano Ronaldonodded home from close-range after a precise volleyed cross from James Rodriguez.
The Spaniards dominated for the remainder of the first-half but were caught out ten minutes into the second period when Carlos Tevez broke away and was brought down in the area by Dani Carvajal.
The Argentine took the spot-kick and drove the ball down the middle to give Juventus a deserved win and a narrow advantage going into the second leg next week
Carlos Tevez's second-half penalty proved the difference as Juventus beat Real Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League semi-final first leg
The Argentina international (left) converted the penalty he earned after being fouled by Real right back Dani Carvajal
Tevez wheels away in celebration after restoring the Old Lady's lead from the penalty spot against the current Champions League holders
Tevez's team-mates surround the star striker in celebration of his second-half penalty at the Juventus Stadium
KEY MOMENTS:
8’ – GOAL! Juventus 1-0 Real Madrid (Morata) Marchisio feeds the ball into the right-hand channel of the penalty area for Tevez, who cracks a low shot across goal which Casillas can only palm straight into the path of Morata. The former Real man taps the ball home and Juventus have the lead!
24’ – CHANCE: A warning for Juventus as Ronaldo's pace sees him sear past Chiellini and into the penalty area, but his shot from the right is dragged well wide.
25’ – CHANCE: Lichtsteiner has a rush of blood to the head as he gets into the area with the Real Madrid defence backing off, slicing his shot well wide from 15 yards.
26’ – GOAL! Juventus 1-1 Real Madrid. (Cristiano Ronaldo) Juventus had a warning two minutes ago and this time Ronaldo has his goal. He owes an awful lot to Rodriguez though, as the Colombian lobs an excellent volleyed cross over for the Portuguese star to nod in from two yards out.
56’ – PENALTY! Tevez bursts clear on the break, only to be tripped by Carvajal as he runs into the penalty area.
57’ – GOAL! Juventus 2-1 Real Madrid. (Tevez pen) The Argentine striker drives the ball down straight the middle! Juventus have the lead again!
87’ – CHANCE: Varane completely misses the ball and Llorente bursts past him into the area. The Spaniard beats Casillas to the ball but is driven too wide and Real eventually clear.
KEY STATS:
Carlo Ancelotti has won only five of his 24 games against Juventus as a manager (D12, L7).
Juventus have only lost one of their last 55 competitive games at home (W46, D8).
Carlos Tevez has scored more goals in the Champions League this season (7) than he had in his five previous Champions League campaigns combined.
TALKING POINT:
Will that win be enough for Juventus to get into the final? They started the tie as underdogs but have a real chance now with the attacking threat of Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata combined with their ever-impressive midfield. Real will need to be much better in Spain.
MAN OF THE MATCH
Carlos Tevez (Juventus): The Argentine may not want to stay in Italy for too much longer but he could leave as a European champion at this rate. His tireless play and sharp shooting set up the opener and earned the penalty which he dispatched himself.
PLAYER RATINGS
JUVENTUS: Buffon 7, Lichtsteiner 6, Bonucci 7, Chiellini 8, Evra 7, Marchisio 7, Pirlo 7, Sturaro 6, Vidal 7, Tevez 8, Morata 7... Subs: Barzagli 6, Llorente 7, Pereyra N/A.
REAL MADRID: Casillas 6, Carvajal 4, Varane 6, Ramos 4, Marcelo 6, Pepe 7, Kroos 6, Isco 6, James 7, Bale 5, Ronaldo 7... Subs: Hernandez 6, Jese N/A.
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