Milan old boy Ariedo Braida has backed Juventus to turn around their Champions League last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid. “Miracles do happen…”
Juve must overturn a 2-0 deficit against Atleti to reach the quarter-finals, but they will have home advantage on Tuesday and Braida – now Barcelona’s international football consultant – believes the Bianconeri have what it takes.
"Ronaldo’s exit from La Liga? CR7 was an incredible leading light in the Spanish League,” he told Radio Anch’io Sport.
Milan old boy Ariedo Braida has backed Juventus to turn around their Champions League last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid. “Miracles do happen…”
Juve must overturn a 2-0 deficit against Atleti to reach the quarter-finals, but they will have home advantage on Tuesday and Braida – now Barcelona’s international football consultant – believes the Bianconeri have what it takes.
"Ronaldo’s exit from La Liga? CR7 was an incredible leading light in the Spanish League,” he told Radio Anch’io Sport.
“He’s certainly missed by La Liga and Real. How do I see Atletico? I think they’re the only team with Italian style in Spain.
“They’re rocky, tough, a difficult team to beat. I think tough is the most suitable adjective for them.
“Still, Juventus can do it. In Spain they talk about a ‘remontada’. The Bianconeri can do it, even if it’ll be very tough. Miracles do happen.
“How will the game pan out? I don’t know. I hope it’ll be a beautiful game, an ode to football.
“Allegri challenged by the fans? The fans are never satisfied. That’s the story of modern football.
“If you win a Champions League one year but don’t the following year, they go against you.”
The 72-year-old was then asked about Gennaro Gattuso’s work in revitalising the fortunes of his former club.
“Am I surprised by Gattuso? Yes, but I had reason to expect it. He had experience elsewhere and gradually grew with Milan too,” he explained.
“The Rossoneri have changed face with Piatek. Serie A uncompetitive? No, I wouldn’t say so.
“Juventus are better than the others, but every League has its own story. How do you reach Juventus’ level? With work.
“Milan are working, as are Inter. Rome could improve gradually. Napoli? Ancelotti has a good team, but he doesn’t have a squad like that of Juventus.
“The gap can be filled in time, but Juventus will always be Juventus.”