Paulo Dybala struck a first-half brace to inspire Juventus to a 3-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie on Tuesday.
Juventus seized a commanding three-goal lead in their quarterfinal tie with Barcelona after the first leg in Turin on Tuesday, and it was Paulo Dybala who was in inspiring form on the night to ensure that Luis Enrique’s men have a Himalayan task at their hands in the return leg next week.
Dybala opened the scoring just seven minutes into the match with a fine curling goal before doubling Juventus’ advantage by the 22nd minute thanks to another superbly struck left-footed goal.
The match was then put beyond any doubt in the 55th minute as Giorgio Chiellini headed home Juventus’ third goal, to send Barcelona in need for another miracle in order to progress to the semifinals.
After a comfortable home win for Juventus over Barcelona, here are some of the best tweets in the aftermath of the Champions League quarterfinal first leg game.
FULL-TIME!!!!! #ITSTIME!!!!! The Bianconeri will head to Barcelona next week with a 3-0 lead ?⚪️⚫️? #JUVEFCB #FINOALLAFINE #FORZAJUVE pic.twitter.com/kTfuB21jzY
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) April 11, 2017
? Barça go down 3-0 at the Juventus Stadium in the first leg, goals from Dybala (2) and Chiellini give Juventus the advantage #FCBlive pic.twitter.com/1fX267f6zF
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 11, 2017
Juventus 3-0 Barcelona FT:
Shots: 14-16
Pass accuracy: 75%-88%
Chances created: 12-12The Old Lady come out on top. pic.twitter.com/HA0KB8xaMv
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 11, 2017
1️⃣6️⃣ straight wins
4️⃣8️⃣ games unbeaten
…at Juventus Stadium in all competitions ?⚪️⚫️?? #ItsTime #JuveFCB #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/pPC10Yn4Fc
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) April 11, 2017
No team has conceded fewer goals (2) in the Champions League this season than Juventus.
A ridiculous defence. ⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/nM25L7B1jx
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 11, 2017
In the last round, Barcelona became 1st team in the #UCL to progress by overhauling a 1st-leg deficit of 4 goals. Another mountain to climb? pic.twitter.com/RBbCQcshyU
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 11, 2017
Mandzukic’s game by numbers vs. Barcelona:
3 Tackles
2 Key Passes
2 Clearances
2 AW
1 Shot
1 Interception
PA%: 68%pic.twitter.com/jFR0LoLGOc— Khaledalnouss (@khaledalnouss1) April 11, 2017
Barcelona is a club full of average players.They have only 4 world class players.Iniesta and MSN.
They make their teammates look good.
— ᴹᶦᶜʰᵃᵉˡ (@SirCarrick) April 11, 2017
Barcelona’s shortcomings confirms systems > individuals. They have the GOAT in their side yet still lose heavily in Europe.
— Magnifiqué (@GameChangerEW) April 11, 2017
With Barcelona having made one of the greatest comebacks of all time against PSG in the previous round, another possible comeback became a talking point on Twitter:
Leave that talk. Barcelona will not repeat that PSG comeback at Camp Nou. This is Juventus we are talking about.
— Ebuka Akara (@ebuka_akara) April 11, 2017
The Return leg Juventus vs El Barcelona
The Referee should be vetted first, we don’t need drama as former match against PSG!!— Manu Maosa (@Manu_maosa) April 11, 2017
Juventus should start the next game with 9 men and a goal down. I mean, why wait for the referee to fuck up?
— Aniruddha Bhondwe (@Ani_b95) April 12, 2017
Juventus is not PSG so don’t expect a come back ?
— David Hernandez (@david_boyy_) April 12, 2017
If Barcelona turn this around, it will be the greatest comeback in the Champions League since…..their last game.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 11, 2017
#JuveFCB Only one man can save Barcelona now ???? pic.twitter.com/0XsGlDY6Yv
— Albe_Mixed (@Albe_Mixed) April 12, 2017
The reason Barcelona won’t overturn the first leg against Juventus compared to PSG is that Juventus can actually defend ??
— Billy Herrera (@BilboRocky) April 11, 2017
I see a lot of Barca fans tweeting that it’s easier to overcome Juve 3 -0 lead in the next match, well Juventus is no PSG!! #Champions
— OSVALDO CR`13 (@ElMasGargola) April 11, 2017
If Barcelona comeback VS Juventus I’ll give everyone who retweets this $100
— Josh Reyes (@Reyes9248) April 11, 2017
Barca need to be reminded that Juve aren’t PSG. Juventus have Buffon, Bonucci and Chiellini…which means the 2nd leg will be intense.
— TheOnsideRef (@TheOnsideRef) April 11, 2017
But, Paulo Dybala was the biggest talking point after his man-of-the-match performance that left Barcelona on the brink of Champions League exit:
“People have to understand that I’m not Messi. I’m Dybala. I want to be me, not the new Messi.”
– Paulo Dybala pic.twitter.com/2HLX7CQ0lf
— Juventus News (@paulpogbom) April 11, 2017
Paulo Dybala v Barcelona (H) – #UCL – 170411
A star in the making.pic.twitter.com/OI0qBG9Htf
— Morad (@moradfutbol) April 12, 2017
Dybala is the first Juve player to score a #UCL double since Carlos Tévez in March 2015. He now has 4 goals in this season’s competition. pic.twitter.com/mwS6JTjEVJ
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 11, 2017
Dybala on Real Madrid & Barcelona’s interest: “I’m very happy at Juventus. My renewal is very close.” Spanish press
— Khaledalnouss (@khaledalnouss1) April 11, 2017
Catch me if you can!?
#JUVBAR #Juve #Dybala pic.twitter.com/5rSxrXD0tM— ElSalhi (@Mo_ElSalhi) April 11, 2017
Not the second Messi..
He’s the first DYBALA!!! ? pic.twitter.com/TEP13syXXu
— OMAR ? (@Omar__cr7_) April 11, 2017
Let’s all take a moment to celebrate this wonderful footballer, irrespective of your team.. PAULO DYBALA!!! pic.twitter.com/kkRxhxZXj5
— Omoniyi Israel ?? (@omoissy) April 11, 2017
The Man of the moment.#Team #Dybala pic.twitter.com/XsQMzRVrLJ
— Benjamin Benji Owusu (@BenjiOwusu1) April 11, 2017
This kid is something very special. ????????? #dybala pic.twitter.com/Qx8cDMZTEp
— Amalul Arief (@amalularief7) April 11, 2017
Ideal modern #10 performance from Dybala. End product, creativity, and pressing off the ball. Comp needed.
— RG⁶ (@registability) April 11, 2017
Standing ovation for Paulo Dybala
Absolutely immense tonight – One of his best displays at Juventus pic.twitter.com/nkocCztNZS— Juvefc.com (@juvefcdotcom) April 11, 2017
