Italian “Juventus” defeated Portuguese “Benfica” in a match of the penultimate, seventh round of the main stage of the football Champions League.
The contest in Turin concluded with a score of 2:0 in favor of the hosts, with goals scored by Kephren Thuram (55th minute) and Weston McKennie (64th).
In the 81st minute, visiting forward Vangelis Pavlidis failed to convert a penalty.
“Juventus,” with 12 points, occupies 15th place in the standings and has secured participation in the playoffs. José Mourinho’s squad, with 6 points, sits in 29th position.
In the concluding round, the Italian club will play away against “Monaco,” while “Benfica” will host Spanish “Real.” All matches of the eighth round will take place on January 28th.
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