Eric Abidal believes Monaco could have the edge
over Juventus in their Champions League semi-
final clash because of the absence of pressure on
this season's surprise package.
Leonardo Jardim's men have seen off Manchester
City and Borussia Dortmund on their way to the
last four and are now just a two-legged tie against
the Italian giants away from June's final in Cardiff.
Former Monaco defender Abidal thinks his former
club, who have profited from five goals apiece from
Kylian Mbappe and Radamel Falcao during this
year's competition, could benefit from heading into
Wednesday's home leg as underdogs.
"These will be two huge games," Abidal told
Omnisport. "Juventus are the definite favourites as
they have more experience in this competition.
"But at this stage of the competition it's better to
be on Monaco's side, without pressure.
"They have approached this competition from the
start with hard work, young players and a strategy.
That's been their strength since the start of the
season.
"They must approach these matches in the right
way to take advantage of this moment and maybe
cause a surprise."