Juventus vs. Benfica - News - January 29, 2025 | FOX Sports

Juventus vs

-

Benfica

-

-

-

・January 29, 2025 January 29 Jan 29

	1	2	T
JUV	-	-	-
BEN	-	-	-

Allianz Stadium, Turin, ITA

Douglas Luiz - Four crosses in rare startLuiz generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Benfica.

ImpactLuiz made just his fifth start -- including Champions League and Serie A -- of the season Wednesday as Juventus did not have much to play for. He recorded a season-high four crosses, although none were accurate, and took three of his side's four corners. He also created one chance, won two tackles and intercepted one pass as he played the full 90 minutes for just the third time this season.

14 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Francisco Conceicao - 12 crosses in lossConceicao generated two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Benfica.

ImpactConceicao made his return to the starting XI Wednesday after dealing with a thigh injury over the last month. He made his impact felt as he recorded 12 crosses -- his most in any match this season -- and created multiple chances for the second time in this Champions League campaign. He also won two tackles, intercepted one pass and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

14 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Kenan Yildiz - Three shots in lossYildiz registered three shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Benfica.

ImpactYildiz recorded three shots in Wednesday's loss, however he once again failed to put on one target. He has now gone five consecutive matches without a shot on target despite attempting nine shots over that stretch. He also recorded three inaccurate crosses and won two tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

14 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Five shots in lossVlahovic recorded five shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 loss against Benfica. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

ImpactVlahovic made his first start (in all competitions) since Dec. 29 as he was dealing with a thigh injury. He was quite active Wednesday as he took five shots, however he failed to put a single one on target. It was a disappointing day for him and the entire squad, however it's a positive that he's fully back healthy and ready to go for the knockout stage.

15 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Mattia Perin - Concedes twice in lossPerin had four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Benfica.

ImpactPerin conceded twice in Wednesday's loss, a defeat that resulted in Juventus finishing 20th in the Champions League group stage. It was Perin's third Champions League start this season and marked the first time he conceded multiple goals. He will likely return to the bench when Juventus returns to the competition for the knockout stage.

15 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Pierre Kalulu - Diagnoshed with thigh strainKalulu is dealing with a low-grade lesion to the semimembranosus muscle tendon in his right thigh, Juventus announced.

ImpactKalulu will be re-evaluated in 10 days and is tentatively expected to miss three to four weeks, Sky Italy informed. Juventus will have to trust newcomer Renato Veiga right away or adapt Manuel Locatelli to the position.

18 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

UEFA Champions League: 3 takeaways from a dramatic Matchday 8

With all 36 teams in action on Wednesday and sky-high stakes for some of Europe's leading clubs, the final first round matchday of the 2024-...

UEFA Champions League: 3 takeaways from a dramatic Matchday 8