The Manchester United and Real Madrid match was rife with drama, but the Juventus and Celtic tilt in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 could potentially match it.
Celtic was the world's favorite underdog heading into the first leg against Juventus. Unfortunately, the team fell apart at home and conceded two goals to the Italian giants in a 2-0 loss. Now it has a massive task on hand if it hopes to prolong its Cinderella story.
The team knows it has a major challenge, but Manager Neil Lennon knows his team has what it takes to make the comeback happen. "What we would like to do is go there and compete and try and win the tie," Lennon said. "We want to try and make it look like the score-line at Celtic Park was a little bit flattering to Juventus."
He added, "We felt there wasn't that much between the teams although they did have a lot of class in their side as you would expect from Juventus... But, psychologically, today will give them a huge lift going into the game. I think it's a game very much to look forward to. If we can go there and win it will be a tremendous way to end the campaign."
Juventus knows that it should not take Celtic lightly; especially considering that this is one of the few teams to defeat Barcelona this season.
"Nothing is in the bag yet. We still have a lot to do and need to approach this game believing that," said Juventus Defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Midfielder Andrea Pirlo added, "They are a very proud football club and have a very proud set of fans. It will have hurt them to see the way they were beaten at their home-and if we are complacent, then that is when they could have their revenge."
Juventus can lose 1-0 or draw in order to advance. Celtic needs a win and score three or more goals to advance; they must also win by at least two.
Prediction: Juventus forces a 1-1 draw.
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