The UEFA Champions League match between Juventus and Manchester City on December 11, 2024, promises to be a pivotal encounter for both teams as they vie for advancement in the tournament. With both clubs currently tied at eight points, this match could determine their paths to the knockout stage . Juventus enters the match with an impressive defensive record but has struggled offensively, drawing several matches in Serie A under coach Thiago Motta . Conversely, Manchester City has faced challenges of its own; despite having a formidable squad led by Erling Haaland, their recent performances have been inconsistent due to defensive lapses and injuries .
After succumbing in Lisbon on Matchday 4, City threw away a 3-0 advantage and drew 3-3 to Feyenoord at the Etihad Stadium last time out.
Nottingham Forest 3-0, but their 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace pointed towards no major corner-turning.
The 2023 champions are facing a Juventus side that are yet to taste defeat in Serie A under Thiago Motta but are sixth in the table having drawn nine games. They've played out two stalemates in Europe thus far, but two victories mean they sit just behind City.
Juventus possible starting lineup: Perin; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Danilo; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Weah; Vlahovic
Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ortega; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; Gundogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Silva, Nunes; Haaland
Dusan Vlahovic continues to struggle in front of goal as he looks more and more like a bust, and they can't seem to put positive performances together at the front and back.
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Man City has never looked more discombobulated during the Pep Guardiola era. They are a team with no identity that looks more vulnerable than ever defensively. In their last five games, they have conceded 11 goals. Clean sheets are hard to come by even against weaker opponents like Crystal Palace or Feyenoord.
Projected lineups indicate that Juventus may adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Perin in goal and Vlahovic leading the attack. Meanwhile, City is expected to field a more fluid 3-2-4-1 setup with Ortega starting in goal . Both teams are coming off draws in their respective leagues and will seek to capitalize on each other's weaknesses. Predictions suggest a closely contested match that may end in a stalemate; some analysts foresee a potential scoreline of 1-1 given both teams' recent struggles . This matchup not only highlights individual talent but also underscores the tactical battles that define elite European football.
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