INDOSPORT.COM - Laga pembuka Serie A Italia musim 2018/2019 telah dibuka, dengan pertandingan perdana yang mempertemukan tuan rumah Chievo menjamu sang juara bertahan, Juventus , di Stadion Marc Antonio Bentegodi, Verona, Italia. pada pada Sabtu (18/08/18) malam pukul 23.00 WIB.
Pertandingan tersebut akan sangat dinanti oleh seluruh pecinta sepak bola di seluruh dunia, pasalnya laga tersebut akan menjadi debut pertama mega bintang Cristiano Ronaldo mengenakan seragam Si Nyonya Tua, dalam laga resmi.
Namun, Juventus harus mewaspadai pola permainan yang akan diperagakan oleh anak asuh Lorenzo D'ana, pasalnya Chievo akan tampil dengan dukungan puluhan ribu suporter yang akan datang langsung ke stadion.
Selain itu, Klub asal Verona itu sedang dalam trend positif lantaran berhasil menang 2-1 atas Pescara di Piala Coppa Italia, Minggu (12/08/18) lalu.
Say what you want but drama follows him everywhere. Cristiano Ronaldo's Serie A debut was never going to be a quiet affair and so it proved.
There is not much the man who cost Juventus £105million this summer has not seen during his remarkable career but the final 10 minutes of a breathless clash on a breathless night in Verona are unlikely to be forgotten in a hurry.
It was anticipated that Juventus's opening game of the new Serie A campaign would be a procession, that Ronaldo would crown his new life in Italy with a couple of goals and three easy points. Right? Almost. Juventus won but it was only after an almighty scrap.
READ: Dominic King's full Serie A report from the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi
Cristiano Ronaldo will make his Serie A and Juventus debut on Saturday when they face Chievo to kick off the start of the new season.
The Portuguese talisman completed his £100million switch from Real Madrid earlier this summer to shock the world of football.
Keep up with all the action here as Sportsmail's SAM MCEVOY brings you all the action from the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi.
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IT'S princes vs paupers as Cristiano Ronaldo makes his Juventus debut against a Chievo Verona side who had an eventful summer of their own.
While Ronaldo was unveiled in a £99m move, Chievo were threatened with a 15-point deduction for false accounting.
Getty - Contributor 1 Cristiano Ronaldo is set for his Juventus debut in Verona
What TV channel is Chievo Verona vs Juventus on and can I live stream it?
Chievo vs Juventus will available to live stream on Eleven Sports 1 and Eleven Sports Facebook.
The online channel is available for £5.99 per month or £59.99 per year.
But you can get it for £49.99 if you sign up to Eleven Sports before the end of August.
Eleven Sports is currently online only for UK viewers and not available on TV.
You can also follow all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores just eight minutes into his Juventus debut
How can I watch and live stream Cristiano Ronaldo's debut for free?
Eleven Sports Facebook will be available free for all residents of the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Every week one game from La Liga and Serie A will be available for live streaming on Facebook.
Monday night's La Liga game between Valencia and Atletico Madrid will also be available free online.
When is Chievo vs Juventus?
Chievo vs Juventus will take place on Saturday, August 18.
Kick-off will be at 5pm at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, Verona.
Coverage on Eleven Sports will commence at 5.15pm - 15 minutes after kick-off due to the UK's Saturday afternoon TV blackout.
No football in Britain can be televised or legally streamed between 2.45pm and 5.15pm.
Chievo vs Juventus: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview
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The spotlight will be on Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese forward makes his Serie A debut for the Italian champions on Saturday against Chievo
All eyes will be on this weekend as he makes his Serie A debut for against Chievo.
The Portuguese international made the sensational switch from this summer and only made his first friendly appearance for the club when Juve's senior side thrashed their Under-23 team 8-0.
The Italian champions will be looking to defend their title for an eighth consecutive season, and will not be a complacent side as they gear up to face Chievo, who finished 13th in Serie A last season.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's Serie A clash.
Game Chievo vs Juventus Date Saturday, August 18 Time 5pm BST / 12pm ET
TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch
In the (US), the game will be shown on ESPN+ and livestreamed Watch ESPN.
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In the United Kingdom (UK), the game can be watched live on the Eleven Sports network on streamed live online on Eleven Sports.
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Squads & Team News
Position Chievo players Goalkeepers Seculin, Semper, Sorrentino Defenders Rossettini, Tomovic, Cacciatore, Jaroszynski, Bani, Tanasijevic, Valjent Midfielders Rigoni, Hetemaj, Radovanovic, Kiyine, Giaccherini Forwards Birsa, Stepinski, Meggiorini, Garritano, Garritano, Pucciarelli, Djordjevic, Pellissier
Chievo will be optimistic for new arrivals Filip Djordjevic, Nenad Tomovic, Emanuele Giaccherini and Joel Obi making an impact against the Serie A champions, with Riccardo Meggiorini, Alessandro Gamberini and Federic Barbra the only absentees.
Chievo XI: Sorrentino; Hunter, Tomovic, Rossettini, Bani, De Paoli; Rigoni, Radovanovic, Hetemaj; Stepinski, Giaccherini.
Subs: Semper, Tanasijevic, Barba, Leris, Kiyine, Seculin, Djordjevic, Obi, Birsa, Pellissier, Jaroszynski, Meggiorini.
Position Juventus players Goalkeepers Szczesny, Perin, Pinsoglio Defenders Chiellini, Benatia, Alex Sandro, Barzagli, Bonucci, Cancelo, Rugani Midfielders Pjanic, Khedira, Matuidi, Emre Can, Bentancur Forwards Ronaldo, Dybala, Costa, Guadrado, Mandzukic, Bernardeschi
Allegri had already confirmed that Ronaldo would be making his Serie A debut against Chievo. The only players who missed out on the in-house friendly against the Juventus Under-23 side were Mattia de Sciglio and Leonardo Spinazzola, who will continue to work towards returning to fitness.
The Juve coach has a wealth of options to choose from as he looks to figure out his strongest formation – with the likes of other new signings in Emre Can, Leonardo Bonucci and Joao Cancelo all pushing for minutes.
Juventus XI: Szczesny; Cancelo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Khedira, Pjanic; Cuadrado, Dybala, Douglas Costa; Ronaldo.
Subs: Perin, Pinsoglio, Benatia, Matuidi, Barzagli, Mandzukic, Emre Can, Rugani, Bentancur, Bernardeschi.
Betting & Match Odds
Juventus are priced at 2/9 to win the tie according to bet 365, while a draw is available at 11/2. A Chievo victory is up for 14/1.
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Match Preview
Juventus had a successful pre-season participating in the International Champions' Cup, beating Bayern Munich 2-0 and winning against Benfica in a penalty shootout but ultimately coming up short against Real Madrid in their final game, losing 3-1.
Ronaldo missed Juventus' pre-season campaign in the United States but will start against Chievo, and his arrival was part of a larger re-shuffling within the Serie A side as Allegri looked to freshen up his squad.
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Club veteran and captain Gianluigi Buffon transferred to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, while Juve also sold Gonzalo Higuain to Milan – as the Argentine forward found himself buried under the pecking order.
Allegri warned his side not to become complacent against Chievo despite the presence of Ronaldo and their experience in winning titles, telling reporters: "We shouldn't think that, with Ronaldo, we'll win regardless. He brings extra value to our team.
"On paper, we're the strongest team in Serie A, but that's not enough. We have to show that burning desire to go the extra mile every single day in order to get our rewards."
