Juventus vs Monaco as it happened: Mario Mandzukic and Dani Alves fire Italian champions into final

Relive all the drama from the Juventus Stadium

Juventus are in control of the tie after an impressive performance in the first leg (Getty)

Juventus defender Dani Alves produced in an inspired display capped by a stunning volleyed goal in a 2-1 win over AS Monaco that took the Italians into their second Champions League final in three years on Tuesday.

Relive all of the live action below:

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What time does it start?

The match kicks off at 7:45pm on Tuesday 8th May

Where can I watch it?

It will be shown live on BT Sport 2 with coverage beginning at 7pm. Highlights will be shown at 00:00 midnight the same evening.

It’s a big game for…

Kylian Mbappe. The 18-year-old forward has quickly transformed from Monaco’s young star to the man who represents their best chance of success in Turin. Having conceded two away goals, Monaco will need to go for broke in attempt to take an early lead against the Italian champions, and it is Mbappe’s pace, skill and goalscoring prowess which gives his side the best chance of doing that.

Monaco could not break down Juventus' defence in the first leg (Getty)

Best stat

Juventus have won all of their last eleven knockout ties against French opposition.

Player to watch...

Leonardo Bonucci. The centre half is central to Juventus’ famed defensive record, which has seen them concede just 23 goals in 35 domestic games and, unbelievably, only two in a Champions League run which includes keeping a clean sheet over two legs against Barcelona. He is outstanding both physically and technically, with the ability to prioritise defensively but provide a platform with his passing. Monaco have an uphill task overturning the two goal deficit with Bonucci and Co. in their way.

Past three meetings…

Monaco 0-2 Juventus, Champions League, May 2017

Monaco 0-0 Juventus, Champions League, April 2015

Juventus 1-0 Monaco, Champions League, April 2015

Higuain scored both goals in the first leg (Getty)

Form...

Juventus: DWDWD

Monaco: WLWLW

Odds...

Juventus to win: 3/5

Monaco to win: 17/4

Draw: 29/10

(Odds provided by 888 sport

[9 May 2017 20:26 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

39 mins: Juventus look a threat every time they press forward. Dybala gets himself on the ball and dribbles menacingly towards goal, but is stopped in his tracks by a strong challenge from Raggi. 

[9 May 2017 20:27 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

40 mins: First yellow card of the match. Falcao quite blatantly catches the heel of Chiellini and is rightly booked.

[9 May 2017 20:30 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

42 mins: Chiellini is one of the best defenders in the world.

Mendy breaks into some space down the left and angles a wonderful low cross into the box, the kind that you see defenders turn into their own nets time and time again.

Falcao slides in to meet the ball but, somehow, Chiellini gets in front of him and manages to hook the ball beyond the far post and safely out for a corner.

Superb, athletic, brave defending. He celebrates as though he's just scored a goal and gets a hefty pat on the back from Buffon for his troubles. 

[9 May 2017 20:31 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

GOAL! Juventus 2 (4) Monaco 0 (0) Dani Alves '44

What. A. Goal.

[9 May 2017 20:32 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

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45 mins: A proper stick that in your pipe and smoke it strike.

Juventus take a corner which is punched clear by Subasic.

But only as far as Alves ... he's waiting just on the edge of the box and belts a right-footed volley towards goal, which sails over the defence and beyond the despairing dive of the Monaco goalkeeper.

What a save. What a player!

[9 May 2017 20:34 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

HALF-TIME: Juventus 2 (4) Monaco 0 (0)

Juventus are through to 2016/17 Champions League final. 

[9 May 2017 20:35 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

[9 May 2017 20:41 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Some half-time stats for all you nerds out there;

Possession: Juventus 51%-49% Monaco

Shots: Juventus 10-5 Monaco

Shots on target: Juventus 6-0 Monaco

Corners: Juventus 2-4 Monaco

Fouls: Juventus 8-7 Monaco

[9 May 2017 20:50 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

46 mins: The second-half is underway! Can Monaco fight back in this second-half?

No. The answer is no.