Sport Lisboa e Benfica 0, Juventus FC 2

Juventus Opens Champions League Campaign With Commanding Win Over Benfica TORINO, Italy (Interstat) — Juventus opened its Champions League group stage with a decisive 2-0 victory over Sport Lisboa e Benfica on Wednesday, defying pregame projections with a dominant performance at Allianz Stadium. Entering the match as slight underdogs according to statistical models, the Italian side controlled proceedings for large stretches, with midfielders Khéphren Thuram and Weston McKennie providing the second-half goals to secure all three points. The result immediately alters the dynamic in the group, handing Juventus an early advantage while leaving the Portuguese champions with ground to make… Read more...