End of match

End of match

  • 93'
    The tactical battle comes to an end at the Juventus Stadium. The hosts almost clinched a crucial win at the end but Ter Stegen made a great save to secure first place for Barcelona in Group D.
  • 91'
    Fantastic save by Ter Stegen to deny Dybala's low effort from the edge of the box. What a great first-time strike it was but the keeper was equal to it.
Card

Yellow card

a Barcelona
  • 90'
    Pique is booked for a foul on Matuidi. Free-kick Juve...
  • 90'
    3 minutes added on.
  • 89'
    A sense of urgency from Juventus now. Can they find a winner?
  • 86'
    Digne is booked for pulling back Dybala.
  • 84'
    Costa is replaced by Matuidi.
  • 81'
    Huge ovation for Iniesta as he is replaced by Jordi Alba.
  • 80'
    Things have gone a touch scrappy recently as the game peters out.
  • 79'
    Alex Sandro lunges in on Suarez and the referee gives a free-kick. Barca want a booking and it would be his second.
  • 74'
    Douglas Costa appealed for a penalty by Pique, but there didn't seem to be enough contact from the defender.
  • 71'
    Alex Sandro brings down Semedo down the right and is booked for his troubles. Good chance for the away side but it's cleared away easily.
  • 70'
    Marchisio replaces Cuadrado.
  • 69'
    Messi with another great pass for Iniesta in the box but it comes to nothing.
  • 67'
    Huge chance for Barcelona as Digne gets into the box, tries to square for Suarez but the ball is cleared. The left-back was set free by Messi.
  • 65'
    Pjanic replaced by Bentacur.
  • 63'
    He curls it over the wall, but it's also just over the bar. Good free-kick Messi.
  • 62'
    Luis Suarez is brought down by Benatia. Good chance for Messi from 25 yards out.
  • 60'
    Higuain has not had much to feed from today, but a good passing move finds the striker at the top of the box. He turns before firing into the stands.
  • 58'
    The home support come back to life as Dybala wins a corner, but Rugani heads over.
  • 54'
    Here comes the change. Messi on for Deulofeu.
  • 52'
    Barca knocking the ball around comfortably. Juve unable to respond.
  • 49'
    Luis Suarez's effort is inches over the bar after a slight deflection off the wall.
  • 49'
    Iniesta is brought down and Suarez stands over the free-kick from 25 yards.
  • 48'
    Calm approach from Barca to the second half, as they know they don't need a win.
  • 45'
    No changes at the break, but Messi has begun to warm up.
  • 45'
    Barcelona get the second half underway. What will happen in the next forty-five minutes?
  • 45'
    Both teams re-emerge for the second half.
  • 45'
    Both teams disappear into the tunnel again after an industrious first half. The game is still open for the second half with more at stake for Juventus and Barcelona with an ace up their sleeve in the form of Messi.
  • 45'
    1 minute added on.
  • 43'
    What a chance Dybala! Electrifying run from the Argentine to get into the box and fire from an angle. He beats Ter Stegen but it flies a few inches over the bar.
  • 41'
    Higuain is booked for a foul on Iniesta.
  • 36'
    Cuadrado wastes a great chance after brilliant interplay between Costa, Higuain and the Colombian, who blazes a volley well over the bar.
  • 35'
    Semedo looking dangerous as he breaks into the box but his cross from the byline is headed away.
  • 32'
    Juventus have levelled the game slightly after shaking off Barcelona's dominance. Neither side able to find that final pass. I know somebody who could find it...
  • 31'
    Digne and Umtiti are down after colliding in their own area. They are fine to continue.
  • 29'
    Paulinho goes down inside the box and Barca think they have a penalty. However, the referee calls the Brazilian and shows him a yellow card for simulation. He did look to go down easily.
  • 26'
    Juverntus hold onto the ball but fail to break down Barca's back line. Khedira looked to play Dybala in behind but his pass was too heavy and Ter Stegen gathered the ball.
  • 24'
    Sandro is brought down and Juventus have a dangerous free kick from the left. Barcelona clear through Paulinho.
  • 21'
    Rakitic plays the set piece into the six-yard box and nobody gets a touch as it bounces onto the post. The ball is then headed out by a Paulinho in an attempt to steer it home. That was close...
  • 20'
    Pjanic goes in the book for bringing down Iniesta from behind.
  • 18'
    Intelligent play from Barcelona who are beginning to frustrate the home side. Juventus are trying to play out from the back but end up chasing the ball when Barca win it back.
  • 17'
    Two Barca mistakes allow Dybala to have a go but Ter Stegen gets behind it well.
  • 15'
    Barcelona have taken the sting out of the game but are pressing high up on the pitch and getting Juve into trouble. Iniesta latches onto a ball at the byline and volleys into the stands.
  • 12'
    Barcelona looked taken aback by Juve's intense start, but the visitors have since claimed the ball and are knocking it about comfortably.
  • 10'
    Paulinho has another go. He plays a one-two with Suarez and then drags his shot wide.
  • 9'
    Barcelona manage to get an early spell of possession, but Luis Suarez is looking a touch isolated. He may miss Messi tonight...
  • 5'
    Juve's wingers are looking lively. Cuadrado has looked dangerous down the right and Costa's low cross from the left was cleared by Umtiti.
  • 3'
    Paulinho looks to be the most attacking of three midfielders. He has a go but his curling strike is high and wide of the target.
  • 2'
    First chance of the game Juventus! Early possession for the hosts and the ball is worked to Costa inside the box. The winger shifts the ball onto his left foot but his finish is blocked well by Ter Stegen.
  • 1'
    Juventus get the ball rolling. 90 thrilling minutes ahead!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The Champions League music resounds from the speakers around the stadium before a huge cheer from the stands sees the players shake hands. The atmosphere is certainly building in Turin.
  • PRVW
    Both teams emerge from the tunnel to a thrilling atmosphere in the Juventus Stadium. Barcelona will try to clinch their place in the last 16 without Lionel Messi, while Juventus need a win to secure second place.
  • PRVW
    Warm-ups at the Juventus Stadium...
  • PRVW
    Valverde proves he is capable of making big decisions. Paulinho will have to be the link between the midfield and the forward line, with the Barca boss surely expecting Luis Suarez and Gerard Deulofeu to perform without their talisman.
  • PRVW
    Barcelona currently lead the group and only require one point to progress through to the final 16. For that reason, Valverde has decided to risk starting without Messi.
  • PRVW
    Juve ready!
  • PRVW
    What a moment Valverde has chosen to bench Messi, and it will be much talked about in the weeks to come regardless of the result. The last time the Argentine was among the substitutes I hear you ask? 2013 Champions League second leg against Bayern.
  • PRVW
    The Italians are also forced to make changes, most notably Chiellini who is ruled out with a thigh injury.
  • PRVW
    Valverde makes several changes to his team. Messi surprisingly is on the bench, as is Jordi Alba, with Lucas Digne stepping in.
Info

Pre-match

22 November 2017, 20:45

Referee: Milorad Mazic

Stadium: Juventus Stadium

  • PRVW
    Good evening and welcome to a huge Champions League clash between two of the top teams in Europe. Barcelona can confirm their place at the top of the group while Juventus will seek redemption after hitting a rough patch.