The stakes couldn’t be higher for Juventus and Benfica this week, as either group desperately wants trouble hitting their tickets to the next round.
Juventus, nicknamed “The Old Lady”, head into this decisive matchup with a combined bag of results, attracting 3 of their last 4 games. Their attacking fights were on full display in last week’s stalemate against Club Brugge, leaving enthusiasts and critics alike raising eyebrows.
On the other hand, Benfica is also in survival mode, which requires at least one draw to secure a playoff spot. The Portuguese giants have not accurately lit up the scoreboard, managing just one win in their last seven outings.
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This Champions League clash takes position at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, and kicks off on Wednesday, January 29 at 21:00. Local time.
Here’s how that time across the United States:
Juventus will be without Randal Kolo Muani for their Champions League clash with Benfica, as the striker is eligible for the league stage.
Despite scoring 4 goals in six Champions League games, Dusan Vlahovic remains out of favour due to “technical issues”, with Nico Gonzalez likely to continue as a false nine. Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Concicao have returned from injury to reinforce the attack, Andrea Cambiaso, Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal and Bremer remain sidelined.
Juventus predicted Xi (4-2-3-1, from left): Di Gregorio (GK) – Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, McKennie – Luiz, Thuram – Yildiz, Koopmeiners, Mbangula – Gonzalez
Injuries: Bremer, Cabal, Miliksuspensions: None
Benfica’s attack will be directed through Vangelis Pavlidis, who recently scored a hat-trick despite a wasteful effort. Angel Di Maria, their most sensible scorer this season with 14 goals, will face his former club Juventus, where he played two years ago.
However, Benfica is still Tiago Gveveia (knee) and Renato Sanches (thighs), while Alvaro Carreras and Arthur Cabral are suspended.
Benfica predicted Xi (4-2-3-1, left): Trubin (GK) – Araujo, Otamendi, Silva, Bah – Aursnes, Luis – Di Maria, Kokcu, Schjelderup – Pavlidis
Injuries: Gouveia, Sanchessuspensions: Alvaro Carreras, Arthur Cabral
Benfica have been tough in attack, averaging two game-consistent targets this Champions League campaign, however, Juventus’ faked defensive set-up may pose a challenge.
The key for the hosts will be to locate consistency in the final third, and if they can exploit Benfica’s vulnerable defense, they secure victory. A win for Juventus would leave Benfica’s hopes on the effects elsewhere.
All the time and
Wednesday, January 29
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Chirag Radhyan is a content maker that runs on the English editions of Sports News.