The Portuguese side continued their hex against the Bianconeri, who put up a lifeless effort in front of the home fans.
Juventus were also assured of a top-24 finish coming into the final game of the league phase, and could not stifle their visitors, who had everything to play for
Wojciech Szczesny’s performance against Atalanta mirrored his struggles in previous matches with Barcelona, including games against Barbastro, Athletic Club, Real Madrid, Benfica, and
UEFA Champions League group stage has concluded in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase play-off draw, scheduled for Friday, 31 January, at 12:00 CET, in Nyon, Switzerland.
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Vangelis Pavlidis got a goal and an assist to fire Benfica to a 2-0 victory over Juventus on the final matchday of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase, ensuring they will join the Old Lady in the knockout round playoffs.
The Eagles took the lead in the 16th minute when Fredrik Aursnes picked out Alexander Bah, the defender squaring the ball to Vangelis Pavlidis who beat Mattia Perin. Francisco Conceição tried hard to inspire the Serie A side but they continually gave the ball away in their own half,
Two teams looking to advance face off as we continue our Champions League odds series with a Juventus-Benfica prediction and pick.
Barcelona have not made too many big moves over the past two summers, but now back within their salary limit, their chances of being able to act in the market have increased ahead of next summer. One
Barcelona has extended the contract of Uruguay central defender Ronald Araújo for six more seasons to end rumors a possible move to Juventus.
The clash between Benfica and Barcelona on Wednesday in Lisbon had it all – quality, spirit, excitement, controversy, and even some crazy moments. Vangelis Pavlidis scored a hat-trick for the home side within 30 minutes (2′,
Champions League winners from Matchday 7. Barcelona. With 15 minutes left in Lisbon, they were 4-2 down. At the final whistle, they had beaten Benfica 5-4 in a totally insane game