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 21:20 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

74 mins: Tempers have really started to boil over. Which from a Juventus standpoint is utterly ridiculous, as they're cruising their way into the final and just risk suspensions for lashing out.

Higuain and Glik have a coming together, with the latter stamping on the Argentinian forward. Higuain isn't happy .. but just about controls his temper.

[9 May 2017 21:23 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

77 mins: Juventus are beginning to press forward again, perhaps a little stung after losing that fine run without conceding to Monaco.

Cuadrado springs forward and chips the ball into the path of Higuain, but he makes a right Horlicks of his overhead kick attempt. He ends up flat on his arse; the ball ends up crossing the line for a goal-kick. 

[9 May 2017 21:24 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

80 mins: Glik is being soundly booked after his clash with Higuain a few moments ago.

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84 mins: Allegri is ringing the changes with the finish line in sight. Benatia replaces Barzagli.

[9 May 2017 21:31 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

87 mins: Can Juventus make it three on the night? Cuadrado is hacked down on the edge of the box and they have a free-kick from around 25-yards out, over to the right...

[9 May 2017 21:32 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

89 mins: Pjanic shoots - but his lofted attempt hits the wall and deflects wide for a corner. 

[9 May 2017 21:37 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

FULL-TIME: Juventus 2 (4) Monaco 1 (1)

Juventus will play either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final!

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Here are five things we learned from that very impressive Juventus performance:

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And here's Jack Pitt-Brooke's match report from the Juventus Stadium: