Champions League 2025-2026: Monaco-Juventus, the likely lineups
Juventus goes to Monaco in the eighth and final day of the Champions League single group stage. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Stade Louis II. The Bianconeri, already certain of the playoffs, are still looking for the three points to try to reach direct qualification to the round of 16: a very difficult but not impossible task. On the other hand, the Monegasques need points to secure the playoffs.
Pocognoli is banking on Balogun in attack, with Ansu Fati behind him in the three-quarter, while Akliouche and Golovin will act as offensive wings. In midfield, former Juventus man Zakaria will be paired with Camara, and in defense there’s Teze alongside Kehrer.
Spalletti launches Openda from the first minute in attack, with David from the bench, with McKennie, Miretti and Yildiz in support in the three-quarter. In midfield, Locatelli rests: Koopmeiners is back, paired with Thuram. In defense, space for Cabal on the left, with Kalulu confirmed on the right.
Probable lineups
Monaco (4-2-3-1): Kohn; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer; Caio Henrique; Zakaria, Camara; Akliouche, Ansu Fati, Golovin; Balogun. Coach: Pocognoli.
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cabal; Thuram, Koopmeiners; McKennie, Miretti, Yildiz; Openda. Coach: Spalletti.
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