Two clubs chasing UEFA Europa League glory will do battle today in a cup match between Lyon and Juventus. The quarterfinal clash scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET will be held at the Stade de Gerland in Lyon and can be live streamed here.
Though Juventus have been a European power in recent years—winning the Scudetto in each of the last two season and competing in the UEFA Champions League—manager Antonio Conte continues to be surprised. After securing a 2-1 victory over Parma at the weekend, the 44-year-old had nothing but praise for his men (h/t to Callum Mulvihill of the Sports Mole). "This was a wonderful victory against a team that was unbeaten in 17 games and they showed their strength tonight," the Conte told Sky Sport Italia.
"You don't go on a run like that if you don't have quality. I have run out of words to praise the team for playing every three days with no room for rotation," he added.
"This team deserves a trophy, as they often even surprise me."
Juventus sit gloriously atop the Serie A table with 81 points and have advanced to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League. Will they continue to surprise their manager? Tell us @SportsWN
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Player to Watch: Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette has been a stalwart forward this season for the club. The 22-year-old has 16 goals and four assists in domestic and European competition.
Lyon's Projected Lineup (4-3-1-2): Lopes; Bedimo, Gonalons, Kone, Zeffane; Mveumba, Ferri, Malbranque; Gourcuff; Gomis, Lacazette
Juventus' Projected Lineup (3-5-2): Buffon; Chiellini, Bonucci, Caceres; Asamoah, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Lichtsteiner; Llorente, Tevez
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