Champions League - Juventus 3 Young Boys 0 - Match Report
Dybala hits a hat-trick as Juventus make light work of Young Boys
Mitch Freeley
Paulo Dybala stepped up in the absence of the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League as his hat-trick helped Juventus coast to a 3-0 win over 10-man Young Boys.
With Ronaldo watching on at the Allianz Stadium as he served out a one-game ban following his red card against Valencia, Dybala helped the Serie A champions make it two wins from two in Group H.
His first was a wonderfully timed volley from Leonardo Bonucci long pass, the centre-back's inch-perfect delivery dropping over the head of Mohamed Ali Camara to allow his team-mate to steer the ball in with his left foot.
His second was more about attacking instincts than technical ability, the forward tapping home the rebound after Young Boys goalkeeper David Von Ballmoos failed to steer Blaise Matuidi's stinging drive from the edge of the penalty area away from danger.
Dybala could have recorded a first-half treble had he made better contact with a first-time effort from Federico Bernardeschi’s cut-back cross, while a right-footed finish when through on goal soon after the break was kept out by a post.
However, his third eventually arrived in the 69th minute when he stretched out to poke home under pressure into an unguarded net, converting Juan Cuadrado's square pass from the right.
As well as conceding three goals for a second successive outing in the competition, Young Boys had to play out the closing stages a man down after defender Camara picked up two yellow cards in the space of three minutes.
Goals
67- Dybala rounds off a fantastic passing move! It's his hat-trick. Who needs Ronaldo? 3-0!
33- Dybala pounces on the rebound! 2-0!
5- Dyabla opens the scoring! What a strike! Juventus go 1-0 up
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Preamble
Now for Young Boys! Veteran striker Guillaume Hoarau leads the line in what is the Swiss sides first ever away game in the UEFA Champions League.
So startet YB gegen Juventus. #BSCYB #JuveYB #UCL pic.twitter.com/jRBl2oH2YE — BSC Young Boys (@BSC_YB) October 2, 2018
Team News! The team sheet is in for Juventus! Chiellini makes the bench, veteran defender Barzagli takes his place in the side.
Juventus XI (3-5-2): Szczesny; Barzagli, Bonucci, Benatia; Cuadrado, Bernardeschi, Pjanic, Matuidi, Alex Sandro; Dybala, Mandzukic.
Subs: Perin, Chiellini, Cancelo, Khedira, Emre Can, Bentancur, Kean.#JuveYB #UCL #ForzaJuve — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) October 2, 2018
Hello! Welcome to the Live Updates of Juventus Vs Young Boys. Can Juve survive without Cristiano Ronaldo? Will the Swiss league leaders shock the Italian Champions? All these questions and more should be answered tonight! Stick around!
Preview
Juventus will be looking to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League but will be without star man Cristiano Ronaldo who is suspended for the match in Turin. As ever, you can watch all the action on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Last time out, Juventus eased to a 2-0 away win against Valencia courtesy of two Miralem Pjanic penalties. Although the result was marred by the straight red card for Ronaldo after an altercation with Jeison Murillo. The Portuguese star will sit out the contest on Tuesday evening but will be back for the match against his former side Manchester United in matchday three.
The absence of Ronaldo is the only major fitness concern for Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri, who will have a fully fit side to choose from.
Key Man
Mario Mandžukić grabbed a brace at the weekend as Juventus beat Napoli 3-1 to stretch their winning streak to seven straight games in Serie A. The Croatian striker is set to start up front and will be eager to open his account in the Champions League.
Juventus Predicted Team- Perin - Sandro, Chiellini, Benatia, Cancelo – Matuidi, Pjanic, Can, – Dybala, Mandzukic, Bernardeschi
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Stadium- Juventus Stadium
Young Boys will face an uphill task on their trip to Turin and will need a miracle if they are to come away with a result against the reigning Italian Champions. Last time out, the Swiss side fell to a 3-0 defeat to Manchester United.
Gerardo Seoane’s side does have some injury concerns heading into the contest with Pedro Teixeira, Jordan Lotomba, Gregory Wüthrich and Djibril Sow all doubts. Michel Aebischer is widely expected to replace Sow in central midfield.
Key Man
Veteran striker Guillaume Hoarau is expected to start up front and will be charged with scoring the goals that could stun Juventus. The 34-year old former PSG attacker has scored five goals in six appearances in the Swiss league this season and could be a threat in the box if the ball falls his way.
Young Boys Predicted Team- Ballmoos - Mbabu, Bergen, Camara, Benito - Fassnacht, Sanogo, Aebischer, Sulejmani- Hoarau, Assale
It certainly promises to be an interesting encounter as Juventus look to continue winning ways against Young Boys. You can watch all the action on 12 HD & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
