This game will be a derby match of the Group A and Italians are somehow inevitable rivals to the French side in the last two years of Champions League. French champions were in the same group with Roma last year, failing to reach the second phase. This year, it will be even harder since they are to face Juventus who are the leading team of Serie A with nine points in three rounds. it will be vital for Juve to open the season with a win which would allow them to take control and lead this group alongside Bayern Munich. However, Bordeaux are a great side, led by the excellent Gourcuff they are playing great at the start of the season and they will most certainly not put out the white flag at Olimpico. their greatest Champions League spell in 1985 was abruptly ended exactly by Juvenuts in the semis. The Old Lady beat them and after that won their first ever European title beating Liverpool in the memorable final. Still, manager Blanc and his players give not much regard to the history although they don’t have the best of score against the Italians sides away, two draws.