Benfica, UEFA Champions League and Juventus
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Weston McKennie is Football Italia’s MOTM for Juventus’ 2-0 win over Benfica.Juventus player ratings vs. BenficaDi Gregorio 6.5 – One big save in the first half, which proved to be vital.Kalulu
Juventus guaranteed themselves at least a Champions League playoff place with a 2-0 home win over Benfica on Wednesday, their third successive victory coming thanks to second half goals from Khephren Thuram and Weston McKennie.
Two second-half goals for Juventus confirm their progression in the Champions League with a win over Jose Mourinho's Benfica at the Allianz Stadium.
The Champions League is back with the seventh matchday of the League Phase, and Juventus is preparing for the home match against Benfica. Luciano Spalletti will once again face José Mourinho, in
But crucially, Thuram Sr only scored one Champions League goal - a feat which eldest son Marcus, now at Inter, comfortably eclipsed with his nine goals in the competition. Khéphren Thuram is still behind his sibling in that respect but has now drawn level with their famous patriarch by opening the scoring for Juventus against Benfica.
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Juventus 2 – Benfica 0: Initial reaction and random observations
Juventus’ improved second-half showing allowed Luciano Spalletti’s squad to get the win and move into a pretty good UCL league phase table position entering next week’s finale.
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Brentford Women booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Capital Cup thanks to a 3-1 win over Sport London E Benfica on Sunday.In mild conditions at Rectory Park, the Bees took a one-goal