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Match preview
Will Juventus’ generally excellent form continue?
In the previous round, la Vecchia Signora ultimately proved to be too strong for Nantes.
Following a nervy 1-1 draw in Turin, Ángel Di María’s hat-trick at Stade de la Beaujoire saw his team comfortably progress.
Meanwhile, in Serie A, after a horrendous start, Massimiliano Allegri’s side had started to build up some serious momentum.
Following last Tuesday’s win in Derby della Mole, Juve had won four in a row and 12 of their last 15 in the league.
However, on Sunday night, their momentum came to a halt, beaten 1-0 at Stadio Olimpico by Roma, with Moise Kean sent off in stoppage time, just 40 seconds after coming on.
Nevertheless, I Bianconeri are amongst the favourites to go all the way in this competition, seeking to capture this trophy for the fourth time, given that they face an uphill battle to get into the top four.
Freiburg meanwhile can not boast nearly the history of their opponents, but will not be push-overs by any stretch of the imagination.
Christian Streich’s side went through the group phase unbeaten, notably defeating Nantes twice, something Juve couldn’t manage last month. Just saying.
Once again, Freiburg are flying-high in the Bundesliga, sat fifth, with this already their best-ever run in UEFA competition.
After only drawing with Nantes, will Juventus this time build-up a healthy first leg lead at Allianz Stadium?
Juventus team news
Alex Sandro went off injured in Roma on Sunday night, replaced by Leonardo Bonucci, making him a doubt for this one.
In better news, Paul Pogba has featured off the bench in each of Juve’s last two games, with his 22 minute cameo against Torino his first appearance for anyone for 315 days.
Dušan Vlahović will continue to partner Ángel Di María in attack, after the latter’s crucial hat-trick in France in the previous round.
Freiburg team news
Target man striker Michael Gregoritsch is out injured, but Nils Petersen could come in up front, displacing Lucas Höler, to partner Roland Sallai.
Midfielder Ritsu Dōan was one of the heroes of the World Cup, scoring in Japan’s victories over both Germany and Spain.
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