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Higuain Stars As Juventus Stun Monaco In Champions League Semis

A brace by Gonzalo Higuain has handed Juventus a priceless away win over Monaco in the semi-finals of the Champions League. The Argentine grabbed his … Continue reading Higuain Stars As Juventus Stun Monaco In Champions League Semis


Photo: UEFA
Photo: UEFA

A brace by Gonzalo Higuain has handed Juventus a priceless away win over Monaco in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The Argentine grabbed his first of the night in the 29th minute and the second in the 59th minute.

Massimiliano Allegri’s men made it to the semis after a tactical and defensive masterclass over Barcelona.

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After shutting out Barca’s deadly attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar over two legs, the Bianconeri have gone on to keep a clean sheet against the high-scoring Monaco side.

An in-form Kylian Mbappe supported by Radamel Falcao and line of exciting young players swept Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Borrusia Dortmund aside to reach the semis in a goal fest, but the young striker’s goal-scoring run has been halted.

On Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo proved himself to be the man for the big occasion when he scored a hat-trick to give Real Madrid an advantage over Atletico in Champions League semi-finals.

The four-time Ballon became the first player to record three career trebles in the Champions League knockout stage, and also went on level with Lionel Messi with his seventh hat-trick in the competition as a whole.