Champions League: Round of 16 ties ranked
By Orri Benatar
The spectacle of this tie is incredible, and at the same time, one of the hardest to predict. Two teams showing top form in their domestic campaigns – equals a mouthwatering clash.
A Champions League match at Wembley – is always a must watch and Spurs v Juventus, should be pulsating with action.
We’ve seen Harry Kane and his Tottenham attack, breeze through a less than stellar Madrid back four. Kane faces his biggest test against the big, Italian back four that features, Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli.
Juve has been amazing. They haven’t lost since November, and Gonzalo Higuain is finding the net often. Tottenham is a worthy opponent for The Old Lady.
Both teams share similar styles – with excellent goalkeepers, big centre backs, speedy wingers, and big strikers that can score with either foot, or in the air.
These two games could either be 0-0, or 4-4 each. The key to this tie is Paulo Dybala. If Dybala can duplicate his Champions League heroics from last season, the final is the likely destination for Juventus.
Dybala and Higuain haven’t faced as good of a defense – since they played Barcelona in the Group Stage.
Toby Alderweirled and Jan Vertonghen, need to stay strong to put Spurs in the quarterfinals, for the first time in seven years.
This tie is up in the air. It’s going to be epic.
Leg 1 – Tuesday 2/13 – 2:45 pm EST – Allianz Stadium
Leg 2 – Wednesday 3/7 – 2:45 pm EST – Wembley Stadium