Match report

Juventus Overcomes Lokomotiv Moscow, 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Juventus
Juventus
2–1
FT
Lokomotiv Moscow
Lokomotiv Moscow
Oct 22, 2019

Juventus held off a spirited Lokomotiv Moscow side to secure a 2-1 victory in their UEFA Champions League match. The game started poorly for Juventus as Alexander Miranchuk opened the scoring for Lokomotiv in the 30th minute. However, Paulo Dybala's double in the second half ensured Juventus the win. Despite yellow cards for Blaise Matuidi and Juan Cuadrado, Juventus managed to maintain their composure and secure the crucial points.

Key Facts

  • • Juventus 2-1 Lokomotiv Moscow
  • • Alexander Miranchuk scored for Lokomotiv at 30'
  • • Paulo Dybala scored two goals for Juventus at 77' and 79'
  • • Blaise Matuidi and Juan Cuadrado received yellow cards for Juventus
  • • Grzegorz Krychowiak and Dmitriy Barinov received yellow cards for Lokomotiv

Lineups

Juventus

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 19 L. Bonucci (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 4 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 14 B. Matuidi (M)
  • 6 S. Khedira (M)
  • 5 M. Pjanić (M)
  • 16 J. Cuadrado (D)
  • 30 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 10 P. Dybala (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 G. Higuaín
  • 25 A. Rabiot
  • 33 F. Bernardeschi
  • 77 G. Buffon
  • 24 D. Rugani
  • 13 Danilo
  • 28 M. Demiral

Lokomotiv Moscow

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Guilherme (G)
  • 14 V. Ćorluka (D)
  • 5 B. Höwedes (D)
  • 3 B. Idowu (D)
  • 27 Murilo (D)
  • 20 V. Ignatyev (D)
  • 7 G. Krychowiak (M)
  • 23 João Mário (M)
  • 6 D. Barinov (M)
  • 59 Aleksey Miranchuk (F)
  • 19 Éder (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Kolomeytsev
  • 77 A. Kochenkov
  • 2 D. Zhivoglyadov
  • 37 S. Magkeev
  • 33 S. Kverkvelia
  • 67 R. Tugarev
  • 69 D. Kulikov

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    17' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    B. Matuidi
  2. Lokomotiv Moscow
    30' Lokomotiv Moscow Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Miranchuk
  3. Juventus
    48' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Khedira · On: G. Higuaín
  4. Juventus
    65' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Matuidi · On: Adrien Rabiot
  5. Juventus
    68' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cuadrado
  6. Lokomotiv Moscow
    72' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    Grzegorz Krychowiak
  7. Juventus
    77' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Dybala · Assist: J. Cuadrado
  8. Juventus
    79' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Dybala
  9. Juventus
    81' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Dybala · On: F. Bernardeschi
  10. Lokomotiv Moscow
    83' Lokomotiv Moscow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Grzegorz Krychowiak · On: A. Kolomeytsev
  11. Lokomotiv Moscow
    90' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    Dmitriy Barinov

Match Stats

Stat Juventus Lokomotiv Moscow
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 90% 66%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 5
Corners 11 0
Total Passes 745 219
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 12 0
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 77% 23%
Accurate Passes 667 145
Shots Inside Box 13 2
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 15 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Lokomotiv's Miranchuk gave them an unexpected lead, which was a shock to Juventus fans but turned out to be a motivator for the Italian giants.
  • ▸ Dybala's first goal at 77' levelled the score, bringing Juventus back into the game with renewed vigor and confidence.
  • ▸ Dybala's second goal at 79' sealed the victory for Juventus, showcasing the team's resilience and skill under pressure.