Artmedia hoping to impress

The Slovakian champions have come a long way and although they are likely to be eliminated, they will try and make life super hard for the Bianconeri.

A shock win over Juventus is unlikely but that all depends on which team the Old Lady sends out. Artmedia were run off the park by the Italian side in the first leg even though they are better prepared in terms of match fitness compared to their rivals. Phase one of the competition seems like a dream for the Superliga side and it’s likely to stay that way given the aggregate score line.

The odds for Juve’s hosts winning 4-0 in order to have a lifeline of overturning the result are 500/1 and it’s highly unlikely that Artmedia will hit the net four times against what is likely to be a weakened Bianconeri side. Even the most die hard fan would admit that phase one of the Champions League is impossible.

Since losing to Juve 4-0 in the first leg, Artmedia have lost twice in their domestic league, conceding 7 goals in the process. A 4-1 loss to Slovan and a poor 3-2 defeat at home to Kosice has seen form slump in Bratislava. Juve will be well aware of their opponents recent displays and the score line may turn embarrassing for the home side if Del Piero and co turn up in top form.

Football is however a round game and it would be the biggest shock in the history of the game if Artmedia pull off a memorable turnaround.