Juventus request water breaks

By Football Italia staff

It’s claimed Juventus have asked UEFA for water breaks during tonight’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

The Spanish capital is in the grip of a heatwave ahead of tonight’s semi-final second leg, with temperatures expected to be above 30 degrees at kick-off time.

Spanish newspaper AS reports that the Bianconeri have therefore petitioned UEFA to be allowed water breaks, which the governing body is considering

The breaks will reportedly only be allowed if the temperature is at least 32 degrees 90 minutes before the match starts, in which case UEFA will meet an hour before kick-off to make a decision.

If cooling breaks are to be used, they will be in the 30th and 75th minute of the match, AS claims.

The newspaper also believes that the Bianconeri have requested that the Bernabeu pitch be watered prior to the game getting underway.

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