Juventus "pumped for Barcelona game" - Weston McKennie
The US international wants revenge in the final group stage game after Juventus lost to FC Barcelona on matchday two of the Champions League.
FC Barcelona and Juventus will play tomorrow in the final game of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. The game will be played behind closed doors at the Camp Nou and the Italians want revenge after the 2-0 loss they suffered on matchday two of Group G.
Juventus visit Barcelona out to snatch Group G top spot
Both teams have already secured their spot in the last 16 and Juventus have a very difficult task to take first place from Barcelona, who hold a three point cushion over them. The only way the Vecchia Signora can snatch first place is if they win by three or more goals, or by any two-goal margin other than 2-0.
McKennie out for good Camp Nou result after scoring first Juve goal
That is why for this is a very important game for the Bianconeri and the new arrival, Weston McKennie, is eager to make an impact for his team at the Camp Nou. The United States international scored his first goal for Juventus this past weekend in the team's 2-1 victory over Torino.
“It was a tough match,” McKennie said after the match at the Allianz Stadium. “We struggled to find our rhythm and strike the balance to get in behind their compact defensive line in the first half.
“I wanted to give my all for the team because I always think about the team above all. As for my goal, I like to get into the box, which is what I did and it paid off. [Juan] Cuadrado and I aren’t that similar as players, but we have a fantastic understanding. We’re pumped for the Barcelona game, so we’ll do our research on them and try to understand how we can get the best possible result.”