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Gonzalo Higuain's goals put Juventus in commanding position vs. Monaco

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Gonzalo Higuain and Dani Alves teamed up twice for spectacular goals as Monaco are left in a big hole heading in to leg 2.

MONACO -- Three thoughts on an enthralling first leg at the Stade Louis II as Juventus picked up a commanding 2-0 win...

1. Juventus have one foot in the final

Wednesday's result made it clear: Juventus have one foot in the Champions League final. It would take an astonishing second-leg turnaround, even allowing for the gifts of this Monaco side, to deny them after a 2-0 victory earned through a superb goal in each half from Gonzalo Higuain.