Monaco: Juventus are through to the last four of the Champions League for the first time since 2003 after a goalless draw in their quarter-final, second leg with Monaco on Wednesday saw them progress 1-0 on aggregate.


Juventus' players celebrate after they qualifyed for the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League following the quarter final second leg football match AS Monaco vs Juventus FC at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco. Pic/AFP 

A controversial Arturo Vidal penalty in the first leg in Turin last week ultimately proved enough for the Serie A leaders, who relied on their defensive strength to see off opponents again let down by their lack of quality in the final third. A Monaco side full of youthful enthusiasm pushed forward for long spells, but Juventus -- who had let in just one goal in their previous nine matches -- always looked in control and veteran 'keeper Gianluigi Buffon was never seriously threatened.