Juventus reaches Champions League semis after Barcelona fails to make a comeback

Juventus put on a masterclass of defensive football to reach the Champions League semifinals, frustrating Lionel Messi and earning a 0-0 draw against a Barcelona side hoping for another miraculous comeback.
Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, right, challenges Juventus's Paulo Dybala, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, right, challenges Juventus's Paulo Dybala, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
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Barcelona's Luis Suarez, right, challenges Juventus's Miralem Pjanic, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Barcelona's Luis Suarez, right, challenges Juventus's Miralem Pjanic, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Barcelona's Neymar, right, attempts a shot at goal past Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Barcelona's Neymar, right, attempts a shot at goal past Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Barcelona's Gerard Pique, right, tries to block Juventus's Gonzalo Higuain, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Barcelona's Gerard Pique, right, tries to block Juventus's Gonzalo Higuain, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Referee Bjorn Kuipers, right, gestures to Barcelona's Andres Iniesta during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Referee Bjorn Kuipers, right, gestures to Barcelona's Andres Iniesta during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Juventus' Paulo Dybala,left, attempts a shot at goal during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Juventus' Paulo Dybala,left, attempts a shot at goal during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Juventus's Sami Khedira, right, challenges Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Juventus's Sami Khedira, right, challenges Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Juventus's Alex Sandro, center, challenges Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, and Barcelona's Neymar, right, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Juventus's Alex Sandro, center, challenges Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, and Barcelona's Neymar, right, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, right, celebrates with teammates after the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, right, celebrates with teammates after the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Barcelona's Sergio Busquets, Neymar and Jordi Alba, from left to right, leave the pitch at the end of the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP
Barcelona's Sergio Busquets, Neymar and Jordi Alba, from left to right, leave the pitch at the end of the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Camp Nou stadium. | AP

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