Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the second Champions League semi-final first leg between Monaco and Juventus from the Stade Louis II. What a contest this promises to be. This encounter pits the most exhilarating attack in Europe against the continent’s best defence, two of the most exciting young talents in the world in Kylian Mbappe and Paolo Dybala lock horns, all with the added incentive of a place in the Champions League final at stake. 12 years on from Monaco last famous European voyage, can the men from the Principality go all the way this year? Or will the experienced Old Lady have her moment in the sun once again? I’m Pete Hall, and I will be bringing you the action, as it happens, live!
Champions League / Semi-final
Stade Louis II / 03.05.2017
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Updated 03/05/2017 at 20:36 GMT
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90+3'
FT: Monaco 0-2 Juventus. The Old Lady can start to dream about Cardiff. Superb display, especially at the back. That is now over 600 minutes since Juventus have conceded a goal in the Champions League. Two goals from Higuain did the trick, as he overcame poor form in Europe's elite competition to put his side within sight of another European final. Monaco never really got going, but Juve's experience was telling. Thanks for joining us. Full report and reaction to follow on site. Goodbye.
90+2'
Cuadrado does well to skip past two men, gets to the byline, but Subasic races from his line to block the ball behind for a corner.
90'
SAVE! Buffon shows great reactions to tip Germain's header over the top. Great delivery from Moutinho again. Three minutes of added time here.
89'
Final change for Juventus as Mario Lemina replaces the irrepressible Pjanic.
87'
Free-kick to Monaco on the right. Moutinho over it, it whistles across the face of goal but nobody can get a touch! Buffon also couldn't get near it.
86'
Closing minutes here. Monaco having all the possession, but cannot find a way through. They have gone long in a desperate attempt to grab a lifeline.
84'
Juventus happy to sit back and soak up pressure. They are in firm control of this.
83'
Again the ball heads in Falcao's direction, but he cannot bring the ball down, and can only flick the ball behind for a goal kick.
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It has been a struggle.
81'
Final change for Monaco, with Silva making way for Almamy Toure.
80'
Another change for the visitors, with Tomas Rincon coming on to replace Marchisio.
78'
The ball drops for Falcao in the box, but he handles and gives away a free-kick. It has not been the Monaco skipper's night.
76'
That is your lot for Higuain. He needed a performance like that. Juan Cuadrado takes his place.
75'
Nearly for Monaco... Moutinho chips a lovely ball over the top for Silva. He looks to take it down and shoot, but Bonucci is there, and Silva had handled the ball anyhow.
73'
Coutinho this time pulls the trigger from distance, but that is always rising high, wide and handsome.
71'
Jemerson brings the ball down on his chest, volleys at goal, but cannot steer the ball on target.
69'
Falcao gets a forearm in the face from Chiellini which sees him immediately cautioned by the referee. Should it have been red for such an infringement?
68'
Long ball over the top looks to be heading for Bonucci, but there is just too much on it.
66'
Bakayoko and Lemar make way for Monaco, with Valère Germain and the experienced João Moutinho coming on in their places.
65'
Changes are afoot here. Mbappe lines up a free-kick, but fires straight into the wall.