Coach Leonardo Jardim believes Monaco 's march to the Champions League quarter-finals is proof that clubs do not have to splash the cash in order to achieve European success . Four years have passed since Dmitry Rybolovlev 's takeover prompted a slew of big-name arrivals at the Stade Louis II , with the likes of Radamel Falcao , James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho signed for hefty transfer fees . But the Russian billionaire has tightened the purse strings in recent seasons and , with most of Monaco 's expensive signings subsequently moving on , Jardim has been forced to nurture young talent after finding his options in the transfer market somewhat restricted . Leonardo Jardim addresses his players at training ahead of Champions League match with Juventus . The Monaco coach insists he is proud after his side reached the quarter-finals without big investment . Big money signings James Rodriguez and Radamel Falcao ( right ) have left the Stade Louis II . Monaco 's new-found financial prudence is beginning to yield results , however , with Les Rouges et Blancs third in Ligue 1 and still in with a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals of European football 's premier club competition for the first time in 11 years . The principality club host Juventus at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the quarter-final first leg and Jardim , who replaced Claudio Ranieri last June , is proud of what he has achieved in his 10 months at the helm . 'We went from the worst qualified team in the fourth pot , to winning the group , to knocking out a European giant in Arsenal ( in the last 16 ) , ' he told BeIN Sports ' The Ligue 1 Show . 'Right now , you could say that Monaco 's coach is very proud of his players . We 've shown that we do n't need to make big investments to go far in this competition . Dimitar Berbatov is convinced Monaco can reach Champions League semi-final at the expense of Juventus . Monaco are bidding to overturn a 1-0 deficit after defeat in the first leg in Turin last week . Monaco 's Belgian midfielder Yannick Ferreira Carrasco arrives fro training . 'The club changed its strategy and the project ( in the summer ) . They have stayed ambitious but the onus was placed more on the development of young players . ' Jardim 's young guns will have to be on top form if they are to advance to the semi-finals past a Juventus side 15 points clear at the top of the Serie A standings and well poised after Arturo Vidal 's spot-kick winner in Turin last Tuesday . Juve are bidding to reach their first Champions League semi-final for 12 years and boss Massimiliano Allegri is taking nothing for granted ahead of Wednesday 's encounter . 'The clean sheet at home gives us a slight advantage , even though it wo n't be straightforward , ' he told his club 's official website . 'We now know our opposition : they 're very well organised in defence and possess technique and physicality in forward areas . Ricardo Carvalho ( right ) , Elderson Echiejile ( left ) and Alain Traore arrive for training . The Monaco squad warm up for training with a light jog ahead of the quarter-final against Juventus . ' I 'm optimistic , even though we know we 'll have to put in a good performance and score to reach the next round . They 're a complicated side to play against . Monaco do n't give you an inch out there . ' Monaco will be without striker Lacina Traore and midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko , who are both nursing leg injuries . Juventus are without midfielder Paul Pogba ( hamstring ) and defender Martin Caceres ( ankle ) .
Monaco face Juventus in Champions League Ligue 1 second leg . quarter-final side have moved on expensive stars while bringing through youth . Coach Leonardo Jardim is proud after his player 's eliminated Arsenal . Dimitar Berbatov : Champions League semi-final is within Monaco 's reach .