Juventus vs Benfica. Will the Italians be able to score the first points in the group?
On September 14, in the match of the 2nd round of the UEFA Champions League, at the Allianz football arena (Turin), the teams of Juventus and Benfica will meet.
Juventus stalled at the very start of the group round, in the first round the team lost to Paris Saint-Germain 1:2 on the road. The Old Lady frankly failed the first half of the meeting, by the 22nd minute the guests were on fire in the score 0:2. Immediately after the break, Massimiliano Allegri's men accelerated, thanks to which McKenny was able to close the gap. In the remaining time, the "black and white" made an attempt to escape, but the French were able to extinguish their fuse.
Juventus is still in the third position in the quartet, the club has no points, the goal difference is 1:2.
Benfica
Benfica has accumulated a series of 16 victories in a row at all levels, in the last match of the Champions League, the team confidently dealt with Maccabi Haifa 2-0 on its territory. Wards of Roger Schmidt completely outplayed the Israelis, while they still could not break through the defense of the guests. Already in the second half, the Eagles were able to accelerate, quickly scoring two goals. Brought "glorious" victory precise blows Raf Silva and Grimaldo.
Benfica is in the first step in the quartet, earning 3 points, with a goal ratio of 2:0.
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JuventusJuventus stalled at the very start of the group round, in the first round the team lost to Paris Saint-Germain 1:2 on the road. The Old Lady frankly failed the first half of the meeting, by the 22nd minute the guests were on fire in the score 0:2. Immediately after the break, Massimiliano Allegri's men accelerated, thanks to which McKenny was able to close the gap. In the remaining time, the "black and white" made an attempt to escape, but the French were able to extinguish their fuse.
Juventus is still in the third position in the quartet, the club has no points, the goal difference is 1:2.
Benfica
Benfica has accumulated a series of 16 victories in a row at all levels, in the last match of the Champions League, the team confidently dealt with Maccabi Haifa 2-0 on its territory. Wards of Roger Schmidt completely outplayed the Israelis, while they still could not break through the defense of the guests. Already in the second half, the Eagles were able to accelerate, quickly scoring two goals. Brought "glorious" victory precise blows Raf Silva and Grimaldo.
Benfica is in the first step in the quartet, earning 3 points, with a goal ratio of 2:0.
Juventus vs Benfica facts
- Benfica have won their last 5 Champions League matches;
- Benfica have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 Champions League matches;
- Benfica haven't conceded in their last 3 Champions League matches.
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