Yes, Juventus may have reached the UEFA Champions League final for a second time in the past three years...but things may not be as easy as they once thought despite their ironclad defense.
La Vecchia Signora made it to the title match after bossing Monaco around for most of their two-legged tie, and even if their performance this season suggests that they will be a tough opponent to beat, their stats when playing for a continental trophy are not so flattering.
Juventus
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) May 9, 2017
Unbeaten in CL this season (W9 D3)
Last won CL title in 1996
Lost last 4 CL finals (1997-1998-2003-2015)#UCL pic.twitter.com/SzhWuugVjD
As we all know, Gianluigi Buffon has never lifted the UEFA Champions League title after striking out twice.
A third #UCL final coming up for this man. Is this the year he lifts that coveted trophy? pic.twitter.com/CVpIeE4QDl
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 9, 2017
But it's not all bad for Juventus, as a curious coincidence gives them an "advantage" over their opponents on June 3. Since 1989, an Italian team ends up winning the UEFA Champions League trophy, according to stats expert, Mister Chip.
"EC/UCL winners: 1989 ITALY (Milan)+7= 1996 ITALY (Juve)+7= 2003 ITALY (Milan)+7= 2010 ITALY (Inter) +7= 2017 (Juve)?"
CAMPEONES COPA DE EUROPA:
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) May 9, 2017
1989 ITALIA (Milan)
+7
1996 ITALIA (Juve)
+7
2003 ITALIA (Milan)
+7
2010 ITALIA (Inter)
+7
2017 ¿ITALIA (Juve)?
Will Juventus end up winning the continental title and strip it away from their Spanish opponents? We'll have to wait until June 3 to find out!