Juventus 2-1 Monaco: Uefa Champions League semi-final - as it happened

Well that is all we have time for on this Champions League live text. But fear not, this jam-packed week of football offers plenty more with the second semi-final second leg from Madrid as Real travel to Atletico in the final European game to be hosted at the Vicente Calderon. It should be some occasion.

We'll have full coverage of Atletico's attempts to overturn the three-goal deficit, but until next time it's goodbye.

Full time: Juventus (4) 2-1 (1) Monaco

Juventus are into their eighth Champions League final and second in two years and seeing off Monaco in Turin. The damage was done both in the first leg and then during the opening 45 minutes in the second leg when Mario Madzukic and then Dani Alves extended the Old Lady's advantage. Kylian Mbappe hit back with a consolation but there was to be no dramatic comeback from the visitors who now much turn attention to wrapping up the French title in their final three games.

Juventus' fans are back in party mode as the minutes tick by. Monaco have been hugely entertaining in this competition but have just come up short. Hopefully they'll be back, if they can starve off a summer fire sale.

Gonzalo Higuainis back and gets an attempt at a volley all wrong, but is in a offside position anyway. This tie has really fizzled out thanks to the antics of the last few minutes. Not that there was much competitiveness left in it.

Dani Alves celebrates putting Juventus in an unassailable lead.

Handbags all over the place in Turin. There is little doubt that Gilk stamps on Leonardo Bonucci, who reacts upon a break in play but shoving Lemar to the ground. The Italian is booked but Gilk escapes punishment. Wonder if Uefa may have a look at that.

GOAL! Juventus (4) 2-1 (1) Monaco (Kylian Mbappe)

If this is indeed Kylian Mbappe's final European game in a Monaco shirt he will at least end it with a goal. Silva is allowed time and space to cross and Mbappe steals in at the net post and fires past Buffon. Hope for Monaco?

Buffon keeps that run going as he saves from Mbappe, turning the ball behind with an outstretched right leg.

Not really going anywhere this game - and to think this was meant to be the more competitive of the two semi-final second legs. Monaco desperately searching for something to show from their efforts, but Juve are unlikely to give up their fine defensive record easily.

Back to the football and Juventus make their second change of the night, Juan Cuadrado replacing Paul Dybala.

Some breaking news to bring you which does, at least partially, involve tonight's expected winners Juventus. Paul Pogba's move from the Old Lady to Manchester United will be investigated by Fifa. Further details are unknown at this stage. Find the full story here.

Back underway for the second half. No changes at the break.

Half time: Juventus (4) 2-0 (0) Monaco

Juventus are heading for the Champions League final after doubling their advantage from the first leg. Mario Manzukic completed a fine team move to open the scoring before Dani Alves - provider of the first - thumps home a stupendous second. Monaco have been unable to compete with the waves of Old Lady attacks. Juve have been unstoppable and their march to Cardiff is almost complete.

GOAL! Juventus (4) 2-0 (0) Monaco (Dani Alves)

Danijel Subašić has been in good nick tonight but there is no stopping this; an absolute crackerjack from Dani Alves. A left-wing corner is only cleared as far as a the Brazilian who unleashes a fabulous volley from 25 yards which beats Subasic for pure pace.

Subasic without another save - I've lost count how many there have been in this first half, as he rushes out to keep out Dybala. Dani Alves again at the centre of the piece.

And now Monaco hits the crossbar as Mbappe shoots from an impossible angle but it beats Buffon and clips the woodwork. Giving it a go are the visitors, even if it might prove to be in vein.

Until now! Falcao thinks he's levelled the tie on the night after Silva's cross but Chiellini turns the ball towards his own goal but somehow only wide of goal.

Steve McManaman is making the point about how poor Monaco have looked going forward across both legs, and though it pains me to say it, he's spot on. One hundred and 49 goals have come from this Monaco side this term but we're nearly three quarters through the tie and they're barely troubled the BBC.

Mario Manzukic puts Juventus into a three-goal lead in the first semi-final.

GOAL! Juventus (3) 1-0 (0) Monaco (Mario Manzukic)

And that should settle it. A move which started from Buffon's throw ends with Dani Alves crossing from the right and when Subasic pushes out Manzukic's header, the Croatia international slams the ball into the roof of the net. Monaco need four to progress. It's party time in Turin.

The Serie A champions are in full flow now but the chances continue to go. Pjanic goes close now as Gilk gets in a crucial block. Just a matter of time, surely?

Subasic keeps Monaco in the tie. Manzukic is played in by Higuain, but the Monaco 'keeper gets down and gets a left paw on the ball. From one Croatian to another there.

Juventus have finally settled but they should be out of sight in the tie. Higuain goes through and chips Subasic and though the ball looks to be heading wide, Gilk hooks the ball clear of danger.

The problems continue for Juventus as Sami Khedira, who is only back tonight from suspension, is forced off injured. Claudio Marchisio comes on, with Juve reverting to the team that started the first leg in Monaco.

AGAINST THE POST! Juventus have been all over the place in this opening five minutes and they nearly see their lead cut in half. Moutinho's shot is deflected high into the air and it falls to Mbappe and with Buffon all over the place the Frenchman pulls the ball across goal and strikes the post. The linesman's flag was raised however, but it is an early warning sign for the Italians.

Even Buffon looks nervous in the early minutes, and he flaps at an early Monaco corner under pressure from Mbappe. Juventus sitting back and allowing the visitors onto them in the early stages.

Underway in the semi-final second leg. Who will be the first team to take their place in the final? We're 90 minutes, plus the possibility of extra time and penalties, away from finding out.

A mosaic spelling out the words 'Time For Cardiff' greets both players at the Juventus Stadium. Flags being waved all around the stadium. Soon enough, the reception for all games will mirror each other. Kick-off in this one is just minutes away.

Kick-off fast approaching in Turin. can Juventus hold on and even build on their lead, or can Monaco provide what would be one of the great European comebacks?

Pavel Nedved being paraded around the pitch before kick-off. Still sporting some of the best hair in the football retirement home. Still a flowing as it was during his prime. Boy he was a player.

Footage of Gianluigi Buffon saying his prays during the pre-match warm-ups. I don't want to be seen to favour one side over the other, but I defy anyone not to want the Italian to end his drought in this competition this season. It would complete what has been a glittering career.

Oh dear, oh dear. Me, circa 2003ish.

Can Radamel Falcao deliver on the big stage again?

You'll know the original BBC of Real Madrid, but Juventus' very own BBC is carving out a similar reputation. The trio of Buffon-Bonucci-Chiellini has kept six straight clean sheets in as many games in this competition and is equally as feared as any forward line in the world.

Mbappe and Falcao have been the hottest partnership on the continent this season but they were subdued a week ago. Can that change tonight?

The first sighting inside the Juventus Stadium ahead of kick-off. Looks like the customary Champions League flag reception for both sides tonight. A treat for the eyes, not so much the ears.

Monaco have made a mass of changes from the first leg, five in all, in an effort to create history in Turin.

Jemerson, Sidibe, Raggi, Moutinho and Dirar come in in what looks like a 3-5-2 deployed by Jardim. Fabiano is the most notable omission.

Juventus make one change as it is an expected one with the returning Sami Khedira coming in for Claudio Marchisio.

And Juventus' team has dropped too.....

The Monaco team is in.....

What of Leonardo Jardim after tonight's game? If Monaco go out as expected they still need four points from their three remaining games to be guaranteed of scooping the Ligue 1 title ahead of PSG. And beyond that, who knows? Arsenal have been linked with a move Portuguese coach, but will he seek a new challenge in the summer?

As if the task wasn't already big enough for Monaco, Juventus haven't conceded a Champions League goal in their last six matches. That run includes two games against a certain Lionel Messi and Barcelona.

And here comes the Juventus team coach. Good reception for them in the Turin sunshine.

Monaco have arrived at the Juventus Stadium. Big night ahead for this group of players. Will see them together on the European stage again? You would think not.

So how might both teams line-up tonight?

Juventus have Sami Khedira available again after he missed the first leg through suspension. Paulo Dybala is expected to start despite going off against Torino with cramp. Daniele Rugani is out.

Benjamin Mendy is a doubt for Monaco, with Nabil Dirar braced to deputise at left-back. Guido Carrillo is in contention after injury, while Tiemoué Bakayoko should return after being rested.

I hope my intro has not put too many of you off. Yes, the task facing Monaco is a stern one, but this competition has thrown up a few shocks already this season [think the last three minutes of Barcelona-PSG - I was in the hot seat for that one too] so it is not beyond the realms of possibility that the Ligue 1 leaders could turn the tie around tonight.

Thanks to Radamel Falcao and Kylian Mbappe they have netted 149 goals in all competitions this season so if anyone is going to break the Buffon-Bonucci-Chiellini rearguard it will be them.

The first berth in next month's Champions League final in Cardiff will be determined tonight and it looks for all the world like Juventus will be taking their place in their eighth final in this competition. A Gonzalo Higuain double saw them overcome Monaco six days ago and gives them a healthy leading heading into the second leg in Turin.

History is firmly against Monaco. Juve have never lost to a Ligue 1 side in 11 two-legged side, while the team from the principality have never beaten an Italian side away from home. Furthermore, no team has lost the away leg by two goal and then come back to win in the Champions League. Yet with Kylian Mbappe in their ranks, surely anything is possible?

Team news and updates ahead of the 7:45pm kick-off on the way.