#4 Massimiliano Allegri was forced to field a 4-3-3
Injury woes meant Juventus were without many of their key players. Names like Gonzalo Higuain, Paulo Dybala, Marko Pjaca, Andrea Barzagli and Medhi Benatia were ruled out prior to the contest. This meant, Juan Cuadrado and Alex Sandro partnered striker Mario Mandzukic in a 3-man attacking formation.
The move initially seemed to backfire as Juventus were on the backfoot in the first half. Apart from Cuadrado, the team seemed to be crumbling under the relentless pressure. However, once the game settled in, the Bianconeri displayed their full colours. Fantastic ball players in the form of Sami Khedira, and Claudio Marchisio imparted the composure in the midfield. The pacey wingers provided the attacking flair which eventually grounded the home side.
