Arrigo Sacchi praises “extraordinary” Juventus, describing them as “a machine”.

The Bianconeri won 2-0 away to Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final last night, meaning they have one foot in the Cardiff final.

“They’re doing something extraordinary, they really are a machine,” Sacchi marvelled on Radio 24.

“A machine which completely annihilates the opponent until they’re rendered lifeless, almost nothing. The last thing happened last night with Monaco.

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Arrigo Sacchi believes Juventus are “the most balanced side in Europe, as long as they don’t sit too deep” against Barcelona.

The Bianconeri won the first leg 3-0 in Turin and the Champions League quarter-final decider is at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Click here for the line-ups and the Liveblog.

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Arrigo Sacchi says Adriano Galliani and Silvio Berlusconi “gave life to Milan” and is “pained” by the sale.

The Coach is a Rossoneri legend, and was appointed by Berlusconi directly from Serie B with Parma.

“I’m sorry, I’m pained almost like Berlusconi and Galliani even though I’ve been outside for a long time,” Sacchi told Sky.

“They are two great directors who - in a sporting sense - gave life to Milan. We who won so much owe it equally to the club, who proved themselves day after day.

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Arrigo Sacchi was “not surprised by the result” as Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League.

The Bianconeri took a commanding lead in their Quarter-Final tie, something which the Milan legend predicted on Tuesday.

“I’m not surprised by the result,” Sacchi told Gazzetta dello Sport.

“Quite the opposite, in the first minutes of the game I realised that Barcelona were not the usual Barcelona, or at least the one we’re used to seeing.

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Arrigo Sacchi confirms Silvio Berlusconi “is very pained” by the end of his 31-year Milan era, as the takeover will be completed on Friday.

This afternoon the Board of Directors handed in their resignation, which will be ratified in a shareholder’s meeting on Friday.

“I spoke to Berlusconi an hour ago and I could hear he was very pained,” former Milan Coach Sacchi told Mediaset Premium.

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Arrigo Sacchi believes Juventus have “everything to succeed” against Barcelona who are “a far cry from Pep Guardiola’s team”.

The Bianconeri face the Catalan side in Turin tonight, in the first leg of their Champions League Quarter-Final, and the former Milan Coach believes they can progress.

“Juve have a unique opportunity,” Sacchi wrote in Gazzetta dello Sport.

“To defeat a Barcelona which is currently wavering and at the same time strengthen their status and authority on the international stage.

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Inter legend Sandro Mazzola believes Italy have an “exciting project”, and hits out at Arrigo Sacchi.

Sacchi criticised Giampiero Ventura’s Azzurri, but the 1968 European Championship winner has leapt to the CT’s defence.

“We’ve started a new and exciting project,” Mazzola told Gazzamercato.

“It’s early to start making proclamations, but I really liked the approach and character these lads showed. Of course there’s a long way to go, but we’re on the right road.

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Arrigo Sacchi believes Napoli can overturn the 3-1 first leg defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League. “Emotion and desire without limits.”

It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog.

“There is always hope, always, and we must believe to do everything to the max of our capabilities,” said the legendary Coach and current Mediaset Premium pundit.

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Arrigo Sacchi says Torino striker Andrea Belotti is “an example” for young players due to his work ethic.

The Italian international is tied with Gonzalo Higuain and Edin Dzeko in the race for Capocannoniere, and the former Milan Coach believes he’s someone kids should seek to emulate.

“Belotti gives great strength and courage to youngsters,” Sacchi told reporters in Milan.

“He's an example because God didn’t bless him with huge talent, but with greater values like generosity, enthusiasm and passion.

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Former Milan Coach Arrigo Sacchi believes Napoli need “greater intensity” to turn around their tie with Real Madrid.

Maurizio Sarri’s side were beaten 3-1 at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League Last 16 tie, and welcome the Spaniards to San Paolo on Tuesday.

“At the Bernabeu I saw positioning errors and insufficient pressing,” Sarri explained to Il Mattino.

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