Motta insists the PSV match is the most important game of the season for Juventus | OneFootball

Juventus face PSV in the second leg of the Champions League playoff this evening, and it is a fixture they simply must win. The Bianconeri have been in excellent form over the past few weeks, winning four consecutive matches and building strong momentum at a crucial point in the season.

Their recent success includes a hard-fought victory over PSV in the first leg of this tie in Turin, where they managed to secure an advantage. Now, they must travel to the Netherlands and complete the job to ensure qualification for the next round. The stakes are high, and failure to progress would be a significant setback for a team with their ambitions.

After failing to secure a place in the round of 16 directly, Juventus are determined to advance further in the Champions League. Their next opponent is likely to be even tougher, making it all the more important to demonstrate their strength and ability to handle high-pressure situations. A team with Juve’s history and expectations cannot afford to stumble at this stage.

However, this will be far from an easy challenge. PSV, playing in front of their home crowd, will throw everything at this match in a desperate attempt to overturn the first-leg deficit. Home support can often be a decisive factor in European fixtures, and Juventus must be prepared for an intense battle. PSV will look to exploit any weakness, and the Bianconeri cannot afford to be complacent.

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Juventus manager Thiago Motta has made it clear just how important this match is, describing it as the most crucial of their season so far. Speaking to Tuttomercatoweb, he emphasised the team’s determination, saying:

“It’s a team goal. This is the most important match of our season. We know it’s important, we’ve made an important first step, but we know it’s not enough. We know that a draw is enough, even if we’ve drawn too many times this season and we’ve never been happy with that, and when we draw we’re unhappy, we’ve never played to draw.”

Juve must approach this match with the right mentality, ensuring they stay composed under pressure and execute their game plan efficiently. Their defensive solidity will be tested, and their attacking players must be clinical when opportunities arise. Any lapse in concentration could be costly, and with the Champions League on the line, there is no room for errors.

If Juventus are to secure a place in the next round, their key players must step up and deliver when it matters most. Otherwise, their European campaign could come to an abrupt and disappointing end.