Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson lauded Juventus' dominance but believes it will be difficult to dethrone Champions League title holders Real Madrid this season.
Madrid became the first side to claim back-to-back Champions League trophies after routing Juve 4-1 in the European showpiece last term.
Zinedine Zidane has retained the core of his squad as many tip Madrid to achieve a three-peat and Ferguson – who guided United to two Champions League crowns during his trophy-laden spell in charge at Old Trafford – said it is hard to look past the Spanish giants in their quest for a 13th European title.
"I think Juventus are controlling the league in Italy. They've been doing that for the past six years. They have a fantastic coach," Ferguson said.
"They got to the final last year and did really well in the first half but Real Madrid were unbelievable in the second half.
"You have to understand how good Real Madrid are now. They're a mature team, they've been together for three, four, five years – all of their players together.
"It gives them great continuity and understanding of the roles they've all got to play. It's a real team.
"Juventus were in the cup final two years before and they've been the main Italian threat to win the champions League.
"Personally, I think Real Madrid will be very difficult to beat, I think they're a great team. I'm hoping United [in Group A along with Benfica, Basel and CSKA Moscow] will do well this year with a very strong team.
"I know that Napoli have emerged and done very well but I still think Juventus are the best team in Italy."
Madrid have been drawn in Group H alongside Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham and APOEL, while Juve will face Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon and Olympiacos in Group D.
FOLLOW US ON:
Connect with Joshua Osagie (Blog owner)
WHEN ON WEB VIEW, SEE OUR TOP LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE BAR FOR LIVE STREAM NEWS CHANNELS (GLOBAL AND NIGERIAN )
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
FOLLOW US ON:
> The Forefront on Twitter
>BBM Channel: C002CB006 {WELCOME TO THE FOREFRONT
>{Instagram: the_forefront_nigeria }
Connect with Joshua Osagie (Blog owner)
Share this post with others on social media with options below.
VIA SHARES, COMMENTS AND LIKES, JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FEED PLUGIN DOWN THE SITE (SWITCH TO WEB VIEW FOR PAGE UPDATES IF YOU ARE ON MOBILE VERSION OF THE SITE).
No comments:
Post a Comment
Disclaimer!!! Opinions expressed in comments do not represent THE FOREFRONT MEDIA NG's views. All participants are entitled to their opinions. Thank you!!!
Advertise on the Forefront: For advert placement in the blog or advert posts like news updates, reach +2348124620827 [WhatsApp].
Copyright 2023 The Forefront Media Ng. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from The Forefront Media Ng