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.  

⚪️⚫️ 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

  Photo credit x.com/Juventusfcen   Photo credit x.com/slbenfica_en   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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