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When Juventus Met Benfica, They Didn't Just Lose - They Learned!

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Did you catch the Juventus vs Benfica match? Spoiler: Juventus learned a lesson or two!

In an electrifying Champions League clash on January 29, 2025, Juventus had the bitter task of facing off against Benfica at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Despite the hopes pinned on their star players like Dusan Vlahovic, Weston McKennie, and Tim Weah, the night ended in disappointment with a 2-0 loss. Benfica's strategy shone through, as they took full advantage of Juventus' defensive lapses, showcasing their determination to secure their place in the next round of the prestigious tournament.

Juventus entered this match with high expectations but quickly found themselves struggling to keep pace. The early stages were particularly chaotic for the Bianconeri, as defender Pierre Kalulu was forced to leave the game early due to injury, setting a precarious tone for the rest of the match. Wojciech Szczęsny, who recently parted ways with the club, had some sage words urging fans to remain patient with coach Thiago Motta, understanding that the team is in a developmental phase under his new philosophy.

While Juventus may have faced defeat, Benfica's Angel Di Maria showcased his past connections thrillingly, engineering plays that left fans reminiscing about his glory days at the Italian club. As Juventus grappled with having their plans derailed by the Portuguese team, the realization dawned on everyone present that football sometimes mirrors life – learn from losses and strategize for the future.

Moving forward, Juventus must recalibrate as they look to reclaim their position in European football’s elite. The challenge remains as they hope for an upturn in performances and outcomes, particularly as they ponder their potential matchups in the Champions League knockout phase. Italian football legends like Alessandro Del Piero maintain hope for a better fate, wishing that Juventus and Milan wouldn’t clash until the later stages of the tournament.

The defeat against Benfica serves as a wake-up call for Juventus, reminding them that no team can overlook adversity without repercussions. History shows that most champions have faced their share of failures before reaching the pinnacle; Juventus might just be on a similar path.

Interestingly, while Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie could not shift the momentum for Juventus, this match was a strategic success for Benfica, who effectively utilized a relentless attack and strong defensive play. In fact, those who watched can now join the chorus of fans celebrating Benfica’s tactical prowess, which was on full display that fateful night in January!

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Juventus vs. Benfica 2025 live stream: Team news and how to watch ... (Black & White & Read All Over)

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Champions League line-ups: Juventus vs. Benfica (Football Italia)

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Benfica 2-0 Juventus (Jan 29, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Benfica vs. Juventus Uefa Champions League game from January 29, 2025 on ESPN.

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USMNT star Weston McKennie captains Juventus, Tim Weah starts ... (Goal.com)

Weston McKennie and Tim Weah were named to Juventus' starting XI, but the Americans couldn't turn the tide in a 2-0 Champions League loss to Benfica.

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Squad List | Juventus-Benfica (Juventus.com)

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Champions League | Juventus 0-2 Benfica: Motta's men collapse (Yahoo Sports)

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Szczesny on Juventus exit, 'leader' Danilo and 'beautiful' Atalanta (Yahoo Sports)

Wojciech Szczęsny claimed he has 'zero' regrets about how his seven-season stint at Juventus came to an end, insisting Bianconeri director Cristiano Giuntoli was 'very honest' after telling him he was no longer part of the club's plans.

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Wojciech Szczesny insists Juventus must sacrifice Motta's first season (JuveFC)

Wojciech Szczęsny has expressed his admiration for Thiago Motta's philosophy of football while acknowledging that Juventus may struggle during this ...

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Barcelona goalkeeper Szczesny urges Juventus fans to stick with ... (Tribal Football)

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has urged Juventus fans to keep faith with coach Thiago Motta.

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Del Piero hopes Juventus and Milan won't meet in Champions ... (Yahoo Sports)

Juventus and Milan could be paired together in the Champions League knockout playoff, but Alessandro Del Piero hopes the Serie A giants won't meet so early ...

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Juventus 0-2 Benfica: Pavlidis stars to seal play-off place (beIN SPORTS)

Benfica knew they had to win to stay in the Champions League and their performance reflected that as they comfortably beat Juventus.

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Kalulu injury blow for Juventus against Benfica (Yahoo Sports)

Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu was forced to be substituted in the early stages of a Champions League match against Benfica, and the visitors scored just a ...

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Juventus deserved Benfica defeat, admits Motta (beIN SPORTS)

Juventus finished 20th of 36 teams in the first phase of the Champions League, earning 12 points from eight games.

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Juventus 0 - Benfica 2: Initial reaction and random observations (Black & White & Read All Over)

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Thiago Motta takes responsibility for Juventus' defeat and refuses to ... (Yahoo Sports)

Juventus coach Thiago Motta takes responsibility for a 2-0 loss against Benfica and refuses to rule signings new players in the final day of the January ...

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Juventus, Milan & Atalanta Set for Tough Champions League Playoffs (Yahoo Canada Sports)

Atalanta and Milan wasted chances to avoid the dreaded Champions League playoffs in an intense league-phase finale. Meanwhile, Juventus slipped to another ...

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Perin admits Juventus 'not doing enough', sees just 'one way to get out' (Football Italia)

Juventus keeper Mattia Perin admits the Bianconeri are 'not doing enough' so they must be 'even more united' to 'give more emotionally.'

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UEFA Champions League Play-off information (Juventus.com)

The match will be played on 11 or 12 February, with the date and time still to be decided, at the Allianz Stadium. Season ticket holders and J1897 Members can ...

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Official: Juventus release Kalulu injury update (Yahoo Sports)

Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu has been diagnosed with a thigh injury and will undergo new tests in 10 days to determine his recovery time.

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Juventus deserved Benfica defeat, admits Motta (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Juventus finished 20th of 36 teams in the first phase of the Champions League, earning 12 points from eight games.

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Official: Juventus release Kalulu injury update (Football Italia)

Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu has been diagnosed with a thigh injury and will undergo new tests in 10 days to determine his recovery time.

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What Juventus Manager Thiago Motta said after loss to Benfica (Fall River Herald News)

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