article_snippet.sent: There was a time when the name of Juventus would be one to avoid in the semi-final of European competition.
article_snippet.sent: When The Old Lady of Turin takes The Old Lady of Turin place alongside Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid on Friday, it will appear that Massimiliano Allegri has returned this great club to the elite level.
article_snippet.sent: proved a victory for the Italians .
article_snippet.sent: On the surface Allegri’s team are looking good, 15 points clear of second placed Lazio in Serie A and heading for a semi-final against a genuine European force in a couple of weeks’ time.
article_snippet.sent: The reality is that Allegri’s team is relying on some classic Italian traits, with some stubborn defending and the dogged work of Carlos Tevez, Juve’s only out ball, for some hustling up front.
article_snippet.sent: Allegri’s team works, painfully so at times, and they are certainly a long way short of Allegri’s team to reach the Champions League final at Old Trafford in 12 year ago.
article_snippet.sent: Back then Marcello Lippi’s team had some real class, with the names of Edgar Davids, David Trezeguet, Alessio Tacchinardi and Alessandro del Piero taking Milan to a penalty shoot-out in Manchester.
article_snippet.sent: Before this tie against Monaco, the Italian World Cup winning goalkeeper spoke about the honour and prestige for Juventus if this tie against Monaco could reach the semi-final.
article_snippet.sent: A strong contingent from the Italian champions were in the Louis II Stadium for A strong contingent from the Italian champions the Champions League quarter-final second leg .
highlights_snippet.sent: Arturo Vidal's penalty in the first leg in Torino proved enough to earn the Italians a date with winner in Madrid .
  