Over to Italy, where Juventus boss Max Allegri was having the same thoughts as Bayern's Carlo Ancellotti. Keeping some of his stars on the bench for their encounter with Chievo Verona, in preparation of a mid-week Champions League match. The coach of the "Old Lady" deciding not to start Paulo Dybala for this encounter, only to summon the Argentine in the second half.

 

The team known as the Flying Donkeys give Juventus a helping hand after 17 minutes. Perparim Hetemaj heads this free-kick into his own net and give the hosts a lead. Bad luck, but a good start for Juve, as they look ahead to an encounter with Barca on Tuesday, Dybala comes on for new signing Douglas Costa in the second half -- and the 23-year-old would make his presence felt. In the 58th minue, he combines with Miralem Pjanic to set up Gonzalo Higuain for a cool finish. Juve lead 2-0 and are well on course for a victory at home. Higuain nets for the second time this campaign. Dybala provides the highlight of the match seven minutes from time. Federico Bernardeschi loses possession, but Dybala collects the ball, skips past two defenders and finds the net. The Argentine is now the top scorer in Serie A this season with five goals. Dybala slipping it through the defenders legs and past the keeper. Juve dump Chievo 3-0.

 

The Turin side have nine points from their opening three games as they chase a seventh successive title. Four teams have six points, including Sampdoria. Their fixture Saturday with Roma was postponed due to warnings of torrential rain.