Juventus play with their heads to win at home against Monaco

Was it a penalty? Was it a red card? So many questions, such intelligent tactics, but at the end of the first 90 minutes, it was Juventus that walked away with a 1-0 win against Monaco and deservedly so based on the number of chances they fashioned.

Monaco winger Nabil Dirar upset the home fans when he referred to Arsenal as a better side than Juventus. Italians thought Borussia Dortmund was a harder test for the Old Lady than Monaco would be, yet here the two teams stand, in the quarterfinals due to one particular point: Intelligence.

"This is a tough side to play against and paradoxically it was easier against Borussia Dortmund because of their style of football. Monaco know their limitations and therefore play to stop the opposition playing.

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