Facing the European champions with a broken team

Their European clash is just around the corner but the Serie A outfit are facing numerous headaches in the meantime, with Medhi Benatia, Alex Sandro and Miralem Pjanic all ruled out of the first leg on April 3. 

In addition, Giorgio Chiellini and Sami Khedira are doubts for the home fixture against Madrid, something that worries Juventus with just nine days to go until kick-off.

It isn't just injuries that are a concern for head coach Massimiliano Allegri but the build up of yellow cards has also meant a few members of his team face suspension.

The first to fall was Pjanic, who was booked during their Round of 16 tie with Tottenham after a tough tackle on Dele Alli. Five minutes later, Benatia also received a caution, ironically on Alli too.

Alex Sandro then picked up a tear in his right thigh, withdrawing from Brazil's two friendlies as he tries to recover in time for the Champions League.

Allegri is also waiting on fitness updates for Chiellini and Khedira, who have a thigh problem and muscle injury respectively.

It means five of Juventus' core are facing spells on the sidelines, something that Zinedine Zidane and his Real Madrid side will be licking their lips at come early April.