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11 min: Fox makes a great pass to Russo but she collides with Peyraud-Magnin, who looks to have come away with an injury. there’s a break in play while she receives some treatment.
10 min: Juventus immediately counter and Beccari gets in a great position but her shot is less impressive with it fired directly at Van Domselaar who easily saves.
8 min: Mead and McCabe stand over the ball but it is the Republic of Ireland international who takes is and what a hit it is. It’s on target but Peyraud-Magnin pushes it over the bar for a corner. The delivery was good but Williamson can’t direct it goalward but that phase of play was more promising from the visitors.
6 min: Arsenal were being pinned in their final third but a long ball from Williamson unlocks their attack and Cascarino gives away a free kick.
4 min: Juventus have had the lionshare of possession early on and they have a chance here. Cantore looked to work it passed Van Domselaar but she read it well to see it out for a corner. The hosts take it short but it’s cleared well.
2 min: Juventus have not conceded a goal since they lost to Bayern Munich earlier this competition. It will be tricky for Arsenal to break them down tonight.
Kick-off! Juventus 0-0 Arsenal
Here we go then. Can Arsenal get an away win? Or will Juventus take all the points? All to come.
Here’s your five minute countdown. Get your snacks and beverages ready, the show is about to begin.
The players will be out on the pitch shortly in a crucial match which will help shape how this group looks come the end of the stage. Will Juventus leapfrog the Gunners into second place? All to come with kick-off in 15 minutes time.
Let’s get some snack chat underway shall we? I have once again opted for salted popcorn, a reliable snack choice. What are you digging into for this match? Email me or contact me on X (@rendellx).
Arsenal’s match against Bayern Munich will be moved away from the Emirates because of a clash with the men’s team. Our very own Suzy Wrack wrote about the decision here:
Juventus manager Max Canzi said: “We’ll take them [Arsenal] on by playing our game, we’ve worked on our style of play in these last few months and by now we have our own identity both with and without the ball, so we’ll take them on by looking to play to our strengths, but aware of theirs too.”
Arsenal’s Beth Mead spoke to press in the build-up to the game about interim boss Renee Slegers: “We’ve obviously worked with Renee for quite a while now - in different roles to what she’s in now - but I think she’s taken to it like a duck to water.
“It’s been an easy transition. We know what she gives us - the confidence she gives us, we’re playing good football. As individuals and as a collective, we’re really happy with what Renee is doing for us right now. She deserves the credit.”
The team news is here. Juventus have named a strong team which includes Estelle Cascarino.
Juventus: Peyraud-Magnin; Lenzini, Calligaris, Cascarino; Bergamaschi, Caruso, Schatzer, Boattin; Cantore, Vangsgaard, Beccari.
Subs: Capelletti, Proulx, Kullberg, Lehmann, Rosucci, Girelli, Bonansea, Bennison, Bragonzi, Thomas, Krumbiegel, Gallo.
Arsenal, meanwhile, once again opt for Daphne van Domselaar in goal. They also leave their top scorer in the competition, Mariona Caldentey, on the bench after she missed the Brighton game with muscle strain.
Arsenal: Van Domselaar; Fox, Williamson, Catley, McCabe; Little, Maanum, Walti; Mead, Russo, Foord.
Subs: Zinsberger, Williams, Wubben-Moy, Codina, Caldentey, Kafaji, Hurtig, Kuhl, Blackstenius, Wienroither, Cooney-Cross, Reid.
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Hello and welcome back to our Women’s Champions League coverage where tonight we will be focusing on Juventus v Arsenal.
The Gunners have had a slightly tumultuous season with Jonas Eidevall resigning but results have been getting the club back on track with their latest a 5-0 victory against Brighton in the WSL.
Arsenal are currently second in their WCL group after losing to Bayern Munich but beating Vålerenga. Juventus, meanwhile, are third in the group, trailing Arsenal on goal difference.
The top two from every group will progress to the knockout stage and so tonight’s game is another crucial fixture for both teams. Arsenal face tough opposition in Juventus, who are currently top of the Serie A table with eight wins and a draw from nine games so far this season.
We will take a look at what both camps have said in the build-up shortly but first let’s take a look at the team news before kick-off at 5.45pm GMT.
