Juventus have been drawn against French side Monaco in the quarter finals of the Champions League and head coach of the Bianconeri Massimiliano Allegri has stated that it will be a tough match for his side.
Both teams impressed in their previous European ties and the 47-year-old tactician will be hoping that his players will be encouraged by their convincing victory over Borussia Dortmund in their last Champions league match. [they won 5-1 on aggregate].
“This quarter-final match-up will be tough. Monaco are a very good side who showed their quality against Arsenal,” said Allegri when responding to the draw via his personal Twitter account.
Monaco were the serious underdogs when they took on English side Arsenal in the Round of 16 but managed to qualify thanks to the away goals rule after they drew 3-3 on aggregate.
In contrast to league leaders Juventus, Monaco find themselves fourth in the French championship and head coach Leonardo Jardim has already responded by stating that he believes his side will be the underdogs once again.
The first leg of the quarter-final will be played at the Juventus stadium on April 14.
