Messi, Suarez and Neymar were unable to have any impact on the night, and with a defence as strong as Juventus', it seems a hard task for the Spanish giants to overturn the 3-0 deficit in the return fixture leg.
Dismal Barcelona's only hope is to repeat their feat of the previous round, when they recovered from a 4-0 first-leg loss to Paris St Germain by beating the French side 6-1 at home.
Juve's new 4-2-3-1 formation has given them real balance this term, fusing their attacking prowess and solid defence together nearly seamlessly, while allowing for greater freedom going forward. Sure, it's a big game, but you've got to play it with the ambition of reaching the next round.
Barca have won only four of their last 10 Champions League away games, with their victories coming over Bate, Arsenal, Monchengladbach and Celtic.
"We want to play with courage and we have a chance, which we have earned, and we want to take it".
A key point to note was that on goal kicks, deep free-kicks or throw-ins, the Bianconeri stayed in the Napoli half, with clear instructions not to let their opponents begin building play comfortably from the back.
"We're in the best moment to face Barcelona".
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The two teams will differ in their approach to the game. Juventus are now top of the table, six points clear of second-placed AS Roma and seemingly headed for a 6th consecutive Serie A title.
Gonzalo Higuain has been in brilliant form this season, and will be looking to continue this against Barcelona What is the latest team news for Juventus vs Barcelona? Juve shutout Chievo Verona 2-0 on Saturday.
A run of three consecutive league wins followed but they warmed up for the trip to Italy by losing 2-0 at Malaga on Saturday when Neymar was sent off. In Spain, Barcelona is in 2nd-place trailing Real Madrid by three points. With "El Clasico" due in Madrid in two weeks' time, Barca clearly have got it all to do if they are to win this year's title.
"Juve play well in all areas of the pitch".
Alves had been one of the architects of Barcelona's dominance in Spanish and European soccer in past years. Assessing Barca two months ago, he was less than tender, saying: "It was a touch of class to leave Barcelona on a free transfer".
"They're both great players, I know their qualities and it's obvious we have to pay special attention to them", Mascherano told reporters of his Argentina team-mates. As of now, too, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is in the happy positon of field his strongest side, whereas his counterpart, Luis Enrique, will be without at least one normal first choice selection in influential central defender, Gerard Pique.
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