Turin, Italy: Chilean international Arturo Vidal struck a second half-penalty as Juventus laboured to a 1-0 win over a stubborn Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Turin on Tuesday.


Juventus' midfielder from Chile Arturo Vidal (L) celebrates after scoring a penalty during the UEFA Champions League quarter final football match Juventus FC vs AS Monaco in Turin. Pic/AFP 

Juventus had spurned several chances in the opening half when Monaco, who stunned Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates on their way to the last eight, also came close only for Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco to shoot straight at Gianluigi Buffon.