Juventus took a giant step towards the final of this years champions league finals in Cardiff by beating Monaco 2-0 at the Stade Louis II Stadium on Wednesday Night. as Gonzalo Higuain struck twice to beat Monaco in the semi-final first leg.
Gonzalo Higuain, the Argentine striker struck twice to beat Monaco in the semi-final first leg.
The French hosts started brightly, with Kylian Mbappe heading at Gianluigi Buffon before forcing another low save.
But Higuain ruthlessly finished two fine Dani Alves assists, sweeping the Brazilian’s back heel in on 29 minutes.
Radamel Falcao went close for Monaco after the break before Alves’ measured cross saw Higuain put Juve in control
Allegri’s side showed just how efficient they can be and Monaco’s task looks huge as Juve have not lost a home fixture by two goals since April 2013.
The second leg of the match is scheduled for next week Tuesday at Turin.