LIVEBLOG: Juventus v Real Madrid

Good evening and welcome to Football Espana’s live coverage of the Champions League semi-final between Juventus and Real Madrid.

Defending champions of Europe Madrid are looking to become the first side in the Champions League era to win back to back trophies.

Juventus meanwhile are in the final four for the first time since 2003, when they beat Madrid on their way to a penalty shootout final defeat against Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan.

Madrid were the holders 12 years ago too when the Old Lady won 4-3 on aggregate, Madrid winning 2-1 at Santiago Bernabeu and losing 3-1 in Turin.

Juventus beat Monaco 1-0 on aggregate to reach the 2015 semis, while Madrid were victorious in a derby with Atletico Madrid, also winning 1-0.

Gareth Bale starts for Real Madrid and Juventus name former Blancos striker Alvaro Morata in their XI. England’s Martin Atkinson is the referee and you can get full team news here.

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