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2020/21 UEFA Champions League
Round of 16
First-Leg
FC Porto v Juventus FC
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Estadio Do Dragao
Porto, Portugal
Kick-off 21h00
FC Porto will face off with Juventus FC in a
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash on February 17.
The Portuguese champions advanced to the knockout phase after finishing second in Group C behind English giants Manchester City.
They are unbeaten in their last five matches in this competition having registered four victories and one draw.
Porto are also undefeated in their last three matches at home in the Champions League having recorded two consecutive wins and one draw at the Estadio Do Dragao.
Meanwhile, Juventus booked their place in the Round of 16 after finishing at the top of Group G ahead of Spanish giants FC Barcelona.
The Italian champions are enjoying a four-match unbeaten run in this competition having recorded four consecutive wins.
Juventus are also unbeaten in their last three games on the road in the Champions League having registered three consecutive victories as the visitors.
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Andrea Pirlo, the Juventus manager, says he has great respect for Porto ahead of their encounter in Portugal.
“It’s a difficult game against a very strong team, one that has been a reality of Italian football for several years now,” Pirlo said.
“We have seen their progress not only in Serie A, but also in the Champions League, so it’ll be tough and we must face them with the same attitude as a top club.
“I am not amazed by their consistency, because they’ve been doing this for a few years now thanks to the work of the coach and club. They are a reality and therefore we owe them great respect."
The last competitive match between Porto and Juventus was on 14 March 2017.
Juventus secured a narrow 1-0 win over Porto in a Champions League game which was played at the Allianz Stadium.
Key match stats
Head-to-head, European competitions
Matches - 4
Porto - 0
Juventus - 3
Draws - 1
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