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Champions League | Semi-Finals
May 13, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
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James Rodriguez: 'We must be intense'

Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez urges patience and intensity from his side during their Champions League semi-final second leg against Juventus.

Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez has predicted that his side will need to be patient if they are to wear down Juventus in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final this evening.

The Italian champions go into the match at the Bernabeu with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg, meaning that a clean sheet would ensure their place in the final for the first time since 2003.

James expects Juventus to focus on defence during tonight's game, but stressed that his side have the personnel capable of breaking through Massimiliano Allegri's side.

"Juve are going to sit back and we'll need to concentrate and play with a lot of intensity. We must be intense, attentive to everything, and take advantage of the chances we'll create to score," he told reporters.

"We need to be able to get an early goal so they leave spaces at the back. I expect them to play five defenders and we'll have to be patient and look for options, but we have the players to deal with it."

Whoever progresses from the tie will face Barcelona in the final on June 6.

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Patrice Evra of Juventus takes on Daniel Carvajal of Real Madrid CF during the UEFA Champions League semi final first leg match between Juventus and Real Madrid CF at Juventus Arena on May 5, 2015
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