UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7
Juventus 2 - 0 FT Benfica
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' ↓ F. Miretti ↑F. Conceicao
49' M. Locatelli
55' K. Thuram
64' W. McKennie (J. David)
↓ A. Schjelderup ↑F. Ivanovic 69'
↓ G. Sudakov ↑E. Barrenechea 69'
70' ↓ A. Cambiaso ↑J. Cabal
70' ↓ J. David ↑L. Openda
↓ G. Prestianni ↑J. Rego 77'
V. Pavlidis (V. Pavlidis) 81'
82' ↓ K. Yildiz ↑F. Kostic
87' ↓ M. Locatelli ↑T. Koopmeiners
88' L. Kelly
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Juventus
Goalkeepers
Michele Di Gregorio 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pierre Kalulu 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Bremer 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Lloyd Kelly 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Andrea Cambiaso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Midfielders
Manuel Locatelli 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
5
Blocks
Khéphren Thuram 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Weston McKennie
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Fabio Miretti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kenan Yıldız 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Jonathan David 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Mattia Perin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlo Pinsoglio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juan Cabal 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Federico Gatti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Mário
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Rouhi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teun Koopmeiners
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasilije Adžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Kostić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Conceição
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loïs Openda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edon Zhegrova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benfica
Goalkeepers
Anatoliy Trubin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Amar Dedić 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
90%
Win %
Tomás Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Otamendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Dahl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Leandro Barreiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fredrik Aursnes
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
Win %
Gianluca Prestianni
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Georgiy Sudakov
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Andreas Schjelderup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Vangelis Pavlidis 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
1
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Diogo Ferreira
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
António Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Banjaqui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Barrenechea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Rêgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Prioste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franjo Ivanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/01/2025 | Juventus | 0 - 2 | Benfica | UEFA Champions League | Allianz Stadium |
| 25/10/2022 | Benfica | 4 - 3 | Juventus | UEFA Champions League | Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
| 14/09/2022 | Juventus | 1 - 2 | Benfica | UEFA Champions League | Allianz Stadium |
| 28/07/2018 | Benfica | 1 - 1 | Juventus | International Champions Cup | Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey) |
Juventus Win
Benfica Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Midfield Mastery Defines European Night in Turin
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. Juventus solidified their European credentials as a clinical second-half blitz dismantled a wasteful Benfica side at the Allianz Stadium.
A Battle of Strategic Friction
The encounter at the Allianz Stadium began as a high-octane chess match, with both sides trading blows in a display of immense Intensity. While Benfica edged possession with 53%, they struggled to convert territorial dominance into clear-cut opportunities. A total of 28 shots were fired throughout the night, but the opening period was defined by Manuel Locatelli, whose Balance in the center of the park allowed Juventus to absorb pressure. The Portuguese giants forced seven corners in an attempt to break the deadlock, yet the Bianconeri backline remained resolute. It was a half where the Stakes were visible in every crunching tackle, with neither side willing to surrender the central corridor, leaving the match poised on a knife-edge as the teams headed into the tunnel.
The Ten-Minute Blitz
The tactical stalemate was shattered in the 55th minute when Khéphren Thuram found the breakthrough. His strike injected a new wave of energy into the home crowd and shifted the Balance of power firmly toward the Italians. Before the visitors could regroup, Juventus struck again. In the 64th minute, J. David turned provider, delivering a precise ball that Weston McKennie clinically dispatched to double the lead. This rapid-fire sequence demoralized the Lisbon outfit, who suddenly found themselves trailing by two despite their superior pass accuracy. The Upset Factor vanished as Juventus showcased the efficiency of an elite European unit, turning a tight contest into a commanding display of authority within a decisive ten-minute window that effectively decided the night's outcome.
Missed Lifelines and Italian Grit
Benfica were handed a golden opportunity to ignite a comeback in the 81st minute when they were awarded a penalty. However, V. Pavlidis saw his effort from the spot go begging, a moment that encapsulated the visitors' frustrating evening. Despite creating an xG of 1.38—fractionally higher than their hosts—the lack of a 'Sniper' edge in the final third proved costly. Juventus managed the closing stages with professional ease, utilizing their substitutes to maintain Intensity and see out the clean sheet. This result propels the Old Lady up the standings, leaving Benfica to ponder five losses in seven matches. For the Turin faithful, it was a night where defensive discipline and clinical finishing ensured the points remained in Italy, further complicating the knockout aspirations for the dejected visitors.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Manuel Locatelli the turning point?
No, the penalty was actually missed by V. Pavlidis in the 81st minute. By then, Juventus already led 2-0, making it a failed comeback attempt rather than a turning point.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A High-Stakes Continental Crunch Match
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. This is a survivalist's summit where Juventus aim to cement their playoff safety while Benfica fight to escape the elimination zone.
The Setup
As the Champions League league stage reaches its penultimate rounds, the pressure at the Allianz Stadium is palpable. Juventus currently sit 17th, inside the playoff bracket but far from comfortable. Their Form has been a study in resilience, losing only once in their last six European outings. Conversely, Benfica arrive in Turin teetering on the edge of elimination in 25th place. After a string of three consecutive defeats, the Portuguese giants are desperate to rediscover their Balance and keep their knockout dreams alive on January 21, 2026. For both sides, the Stakes could not be higher in what has become a genuine European six-pointer.
Key Battle
This match will be decided by the efficiency of the home side's defensive organization against the visitors' desperate need for an offensive breakthrough. Juventus have relied on a solid structural foundation, while Benfica’s midfield unit must find a way to break through a low block without leaving their backline exposed to rapid counter-attacks. It is a tactical chess match where one lapse in concentration will likely decide the outcome.
Our Prediction
Juventus hold a significant 50.5% win probability, and their superior defensive record suggests they can weather the initial Portuguese storm. While Benfica boast talented Stars like K. Aktürkoğlu, their recent away struggles are hard to ignore. We expect a tight, tactical affair where L. Openda and the Juve frontline exploit late gaps. A 2-1 victory for the Italian giants seems the most logical outcome, pushing them toward qualification while leaving Benfica on the brink.