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Juventus vs Tottenham: What time does it start, which TV channel can I watch it and what are the odds?

A look ahead to the Champions League fixture at the Juventus Stadium

Liam Corless
Tuesday 13 February 2018 10:52 EST
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Tottenham Hotspur travel to Turin to face Juventus, last season’s runners-up, in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash.

Spurs, fresh off the back of last weekend’s victory in the north London derby, will be looking to take the game to their Italian counterparts before the second leg at Wembley in three weeks’ time.

Mauricio Pochettino was full of praise for his squad after their victory against Arsenal but said he wants his players to be even “braver” against Juventus.

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What time does it start?

Juventus vs Tottenham kicks off at 7.45pm on Tuesday 13 February at the Juventus Stadium.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on BT Sport 2 from 7pm. Highlights will be shown at 10.45pm on ITV 1 on Wednesday night.

It’s a big game for…

Dele Alli. The 21-year-old has not enjoyed his best season at Spurs with only five Premier League goals so far.

Question marks are being raised about his recent form but it’s in games like these where the Alli can silence the doubters.

He scored twice in Spurs’ memorable victory against Real Madrid in November, and has three assists in his three Champions League appearances this campaign.

Dele Alli has not enjoyed his best season at Tottenham
Dele Alli has not enjoyed his best season at Tottenham (Getty)

Weird stat…

1 in 16. Spurs might be heading to Italy buoyed by their domestic form but they’re taking on a Juventus team that has astonishingly conceded only one goal in their last 16 games in all competitions.

Remember when…

Spurs have never faced Juventus in a competitive clash but the sides came together in a friendly last summer as Kane and Eriksen goals helped Spurs to victory.

They will be hoping for the same scoreline this time around.

Player to watch…

Jan Vertonghen. A lot of the Belgian’s work goes unnoticed but with Toby Alderweireld missing through injury for much of this season, Vertonghen has become Spurs’ most valuable defender.

If Pochettino’s men are hoping to bring a good result back to London they are likely to need another good performance from their centre half.

Vertonghen is Tottenham's most valuable defender
Vertonghen is Tottenham's most valuable defender (AFP/Getty Images)

Past meetings…

Juventus 2 Tottenham 1, International Champions Cup, July 2016

Tottenham 2 Juventus 0, Pre Season friendly, August 2017

Form guide…

Juventus: WWWWWW

Tottenham: WWDWDD

Odds…

Juventus to win: 19/20

Tottenham to win: 33/10

Draw: 43/20

47' - Serge Aurier is booked for a foul on Alex Sandro. He'll now miss next month's second leg at Wembley.

Liam Corless13 February 2018 20:50

Eric Dier and Sami Khedira challenge for the ball 

Liam Corless13 February 2018 20:52

52' - Spurs have started this second half well. They just had a really good opportunity for a counter-attack but, unusually, Christian Eriksen's first touch from Erik Lamela's pass let him down and Juventus snuffed out the danger.

Liam Corless13 February 2018 20:56

GOAL ALERT! Basel 0-4 Manchester City (Gundogan)

Ilkay Gundogan bags his second goal of the night as City extend their lead in Basel.

Liam Corless13 February 2018 20:58

57' - Great save!

Federico Bernardeschi cuts in from the right wing and onto his left foot before curling a shot towards the far corner. Hugo Lloris is equal to it though and tips the ball behind for a corner. 

Liam Corless13 February 2018 21:00

Gonzalo Higuain rattled the crossbar with a penalty shortly before half-time 

Liam Corless13 February 2018 21:02

60' - Gonzalo Higuain picks up a booking for dissent.

Liam Corless13 February 2018 21:03

64' - The fans in the Juventus Stadium are getting a little angry at the moment. I'm not exactly sure why - they're winning 2-1!

Liam Corless13 February 2018 21:08

66' - Rodrigo Bentancur replaces Sami Khedira for Juventus.

Liam Corless13 February 2018 21:09

Erik Lamela challenges Alex Sandro 

Liam Corless13 February 2018 21:09

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