Juve throws down gauntlet to Bayern

Juventus will look to end "formidable" Bayern Munich's bid for Champions League glory by taking the game to the Bundesliga giant from the start, says midfielder Claudio Marchisio.

Bayern hosts the Italian champion at Allianz Arena on Wednesday, looking to seal its fifth consecutive quarterfinal appearance in Europe's premier club competition.

Judging by their first-leg performance, Pepe Guardiola's men are widely expected to succeed.