• FC Nantes, who have just lost to Lens in Ligue 1, with a revamped XI, believe in their chances against the Bianconeri.
  • Irregular and in full crisis following the withdrawal of 15 points in Serie A, Juventus needs this victory not to complicate the season even more.
  • The match will be played at the Stade de La Beaujoire, which can accommodate 35322 spectators.

The people of Nantes dreamed of a great European poster. He got it. But the first leg can now let them believe in a resounding feat. Who could have predicted that the Canaries, winners of the 2022 France Cup, would stand up to Juventus Turin and its stars?

If their protégés show the same face as in the first leg in Italy, Nantes fans can be proud of their team. But it is obvious that they would have regrets in case of elimination, as the qualification seems within arm's reach.

Especially since if we look back in history, Nantes has already managed to beat the Old Lady on its lawn. It was in the semi-final return of the Champions League 1996 (3-2). This score would qualify them for the 8th finals of the Europa League...

What time and on which channel to watch Nantes - Juventus Turin

The Europa League match between the Canaries and the Old Lady will be broadcast on RMC Sport for subscribers, this Thursday, February 23 at 18:45. You can also follow the match FC Nantes - Juve live on "20 Minutes" via our live commentary.

Nantes will sell its skin dearly

Antoine Kombouaré's men have lost only twice in 2023 (0-2 defeat against Marseille and against Lens having turned 3-1). The Canaries have chained victories against Ajaccio and Lorient in Ligue 1 and qualified for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France, of which they are the title holders, against Angers.

In the first leg, they were able to show formidable efficiency by managing to perfection a counter-attack that hit the mark. The talent and composure of Ludovic Blas in front of goal then made the difference.

Opposite, Juventus touched the uprights twice, by Chiesa and Di Maria, but the Nantes did not steal their draw.

Rookie Andy Delort, hit in the knee in the first leg, will be in the group. The same goes for Ignatius Ganago, who was absent in Italy due to family bereavement.

Juve is not serene

Even if they chain good results in Serie A, the Bianconeri are in 7th place, 30 points (!) from Napoli, leader.

Without the penalty of 15 points in the standings, Juve would currently be 2nd, tied with Inter.

For those who had doubts, Massimiliano Allegri's men are always very competitive. They remain on three consecutive wins in Serie A.

With 8 goals scored in Serie A, Dusan Vlahovic will be the main threat of the Canaries.

France's Adrien Rabiot and 2022 world champion Angel Di Maria will also be present, but Italian star Chiesa will be absent. This is good news for the Canaries.

As for 2018 world champion Paul Pogba, he is still injured.

FC Nantes will not have to show inferiority complex Thursday night at La Beaujoire if it wants to finish the match with a smile on his face.

In the stands, no more places have been available for several weeks for this clash against a European cador. This meeting promises to be historic for a whole city that dreams of bringing down, a little more, the Old Lady...

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