Juventus’ long awaited return to the top European club competition was a successful one, with the Bianconeri winning their opener 1-0 against the Russians of Zenit St. Petersburg thanks to a wonder strike from Del Piero.

Juve travel to Minsk in this encounter with a few injury worries to contend with. Italian international goalkeeper Buffon has been injured since last week with a thigh problem and has been left off the squad list in favour of Alex Manninger. Christian Poulsen is also going to be rested for this week’s European encounter, but Nicola Legrottaglie is available. David Trezeguet and Cristiano Zanetti are also still out injured. Viktor Goncharenko’s BATE Borisov did well against Real Madrid in the last game, losing 2-0 but impressing throughout.

Peter Pedroncelli - footballitaliano.org