Preview | Monaco vs Juventus

After a big home win over Napoli in Serie A on Sunday night, the Juventus Men’s First Team turn their attention back to European matters as Matchday 8 of the League Phase of the Champions League takes them to Monaco.

The Bianconeri still have hopes of securing a top-eight finish, which could see them bypass the playoff round and go straight into the Round of 16. They currently sit 15th on 12 points.

Monaco, meanwhile, are in 21st place with nine points.  

Here’s all you need to know ahead of Wednesday evening’s 21:00 CET kick-off in Monaco.

• MONACO MEMORIES | This is the first Champions League meeting between Monaco and Juventus since the semi-final in 2016/17. Then, the Bianconeri won 2-1 away and 2-0 at home to reach the final.
• MOMENTUM | The Bianconeri have won each of their last three Champions League games, and haven’t managed four consecutive wins in the competition since 2021/22.
• FORM | Jonathan David, who also netted on Sunday against Napoli, has scored two goals and provided two assists in his last three Champions League appearances.
• PROVIDER | Kenan Yildiz has provided three assists from open play in this season’s Champions League. The last Juventus player with more in a single season was Juan Cuadrado in 2021/22 (six).