Player statistic
2nd half
| Manuel Locatelli |  |
49' | ||
| Khéphren Thuram |  |
55' | ||
| Weston McKennie (Assist: Jonathan David) |
|
64' | ||
| 81' |  |
Vangelis Pavlidis | ||
| Lloyd Kelly | |
88' |
Match statistic
46
Possession
54
12
Total shots
16
4
Shots on target
3
5
Shots off target
5
3
Blocked shots
8
4
Corners
7
2
Offsides
0
14
Fouls
10
Result Juventus 2 - 0 Benfica, Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Mission accomplished! Juventus triumphed in the UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. This significant victory ensures Juventus at least a spot in the Champions League playoffs. In the much-anticipated clash between Spalletti and Mourinho, Spalletti emerged as the victor.
Juventus clinched three vital points against Benfica after a thrilling 90 minutes filled with action.
Khéphren Thuram and the outstanding Weston McKennie found the net, and just when Benfica seemed poised to make a comeback, Pavlidis stumbled on the penalty spot, sending the ball soaring into the stands.
⚪️⚫️ Juventus 1 - 0 Benfica
Juventus took the lead in the 55th minute when Khéphren Thuram scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner.
The atmosphere at the Allianz is electric, fueled by the fans' support. Juventus thrilled their supporters with another goal in the 64th minute, as Weston McKennie scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner, assisted by Jonathan David.
❌ In the 81st minute, Benfica missed an opportunity to close the gap. Vangelis Pavlidis was awarded a penalty but failed to convert his right-footed shot, sending it to the right. The penalty was given after Bremer fouled Leandro Barreiro in the penalty area.
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2025-26 UEFA Champions League, League Phase
Matchday 7
Juventus 2 - 0 Benfica
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Allianz Stadium
Turin, Italy
21:00
Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük NED
Assistant Referee 1: Patrick Inia NED
Assistant Referee 2: Rogier Honig NED
Fourth Official: Jeroen Manschot NED
Video Assistant Referee: Bram Van Driessche BEL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Dennis Johan Higler NED
UEFA Referee Observer: Tomasz Mikulski POL
UEFA Delegate: Garry O’Hagan SCO
⚽️ Goals: 55' Khephren Thuram, 64' Weston McKe nnie
❌ Penalty: 81' Vangelis Pavlidis (missed penalty)
🟨 Yellow Cards: 49' Manuel Locatelli (J), 88' Lloyd Kelly (J)
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Mission accomplished! Juventus triumphed in the UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. This significant victory ensures Juventus at least a spot in the Champions League playoffs. In the much-anticipated clash between Spalletti and Mourinho, Spalletti emerged as the victor.
Juventus clinched three vital points against Benfica after a thrilling 90 minutes filled with action.
Khéphren Thuram and the outstanding Weston McKennie found the net, and just when Benfica seemed poised to make a comeback, Pavlidis stumbled on the penalty spot, sending the ball soaring into the stands.
⚪️⚫️ Juventus 1 - 0 Benfica
Juventus took the lead in the 55th minute when Khéphren Thuram scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner.
⚪️⚫️ Juventus 2 - 0 Benfica
The atmosphere at the Allianz is electric, fueled by the fans' support. Juventus thrilled their supporters with another goal in the 64th minute, as Weston McKennie scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner, assisted by Jonathan David.
❌ In the 81st minute, Benfica missed an opportunity to close the gap. Vangelis Pavlidis was awarded a penalty but failed to convert his right-footed shot, sending it to the right. The penalty was given after Bremer fouled Leandro Barreiro in the penalty area.
The Allianz Stadium is set for Juventus vs Benfica
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Juventus official starting lineup against Benfica
Benfica official starting lineup against Juventus
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Photo credit x.com/slbenfica_en
2025-26 UEFA Champions League, League PhaseMatchday 7
Juventus 2 - 0 Benfica
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Allianz Stadium
Turin, Italy
21:00
Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük NED
Assistant Referee 1: Patrick Inia NED
Assistant Referee 2: Rogier Honig NED
Fourth Official: Jeroen Manschot NED
Video Assistant Referee: Bram Van Driessche BEL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Dennis Johan Higler NED
UEFA Referee Observer: Tomasz Mikulski POL
UEFA Delegate: Garry O’Hagan SCO
⚽️ Goals: 55' Khephren Thuram, 64' Weston McKe nnie
❌ Penalty: 81' Vangelis Pavlidis (missed penalty)
🟨 Yellow Cards: 49' Manuel Locatelli (J), 88' Lloyd Kelly (J)
✅ Official Lineups - Formations - Tabellino:
Juventus
Benfica
Starting lineups
Substitutes
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