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
- G. Higuaín(29', 59')
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Updated 03/05/2017 at 20:36 GMT
19:08
One step too far for the young pretenders?
19:06
Sami Khedira's suspension means it looks like a switch to three at the back for Juve. There is no place for Juan Cuadrado in the side, as Claudio Marchisio comes in. Tiemoue Bakayoko starts despite a broken nose for the hosts. Thomas Lemar is also fit enough to start. Fabinho takes his spot in midfield, with Joao Moutinho dropping to the bench.
18:50
TEAMS - MONACO: Subasic, Dirar, Glik, Jemerson, Mendy, Fabinho, Bakayoko, Silva, Lemar, Falcao, Mbappe... Subs: De Sanctis, Jorge, Raggi, Toure, Moutinho, Cardona, Germain /// JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Pjanic, Marchisio; Dani Alves, Dybala, Mandzukic; Higuain... Subs: Neto, Lichtsteiner, Benatia, Asamoah, Lemina, Rincon, Cuadrado.
18:48
The teams are in....