5 things Barcelona have to do to beat Juventus

Modified Apr 19, 2017 12:48 GMT

TURIN, ITALY - APRIL 11: (L-R front) Lionel Messi, Sergi Roberto, Neymar, Andres Iniesta and Luis Suarez, (L-R back) Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Samuel Umtiti, Javier Mascherano, Ivan Rakitic, Jeremy Mathieu and Gerard Pique of Barcelona pose for a team photograph before the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg match between Juventus and FC Barcelona at Juventus Stadium on April 11, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Another comeback?

#4 - Early goal

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 15: Lionel Messi (L) of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammate Luis Suarez after scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Camp Nou stadium on April 15, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) — Can they do it once again?

Just like they did against Paris Saint-Germain, they will have to score an early goal. One of MSN has to step up and put pressure on Buffon from the word go.

If not in the first five minutes, a goal before the 15th minute is crucial. If the La Liga giants don't get a goal before that, Juventus will have the upper hand and also become more and more confident.

In the three home matches during the group stage, Messi has scored in the 3rd, 16th and the 17th minute. Luis Suarez scored in the 3rd minute against Paris Saint-Germain. Something similar today, and it will pave the way for the Catalan club's move into the semi-final.

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