Juve face a difficult task to reach a Europa League final in their own stadium after the Italian champions were handed a tough semi-final draw against Portuguese league leaders Benfica at UEFA headquarters in Nyon yesterday.

Both sides remain undefeated in their six matches since joining the competition at the knockout stage and whoever advances will meet the winners of the other semi-final between Spanish sides Sevilla and Valencia.

It is the first time the Spanish rivals have met in European competition while Juventus have faced Benfica twice before, with the Portuguese winning a European Cup semi-final in 1968 but losing to the Italians in a UEFA Cup quarter-final 21 years ago.

Benfica and Sevilla will host the first legs on April 24, with the reverse fixtures on May 1.

The final is being held in Turin on May 24.

However, Juventus will be forced to use the away dressing room should they advance, with the winners of the all-Spanish semi-final designated as the home team for the title match.

Semi-finals draw

Benfica (Portugal) vs Juventus (Italy)
Sevilla (Spain) vs Valencia (Spain)

First legs: April 24. Second legs: May 1.

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