Match report

Juventus Defeats Benfica 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Juventus
Juventus
2–0
FT
Benfica
Benfica
Jan 21, 2026

Juventus held off a resilient Benfica to secure a 2-0 win in the UEFA Champions League match. Goals from Khéphren Thuram and Weston McKennie proved crucial as Juventus maintained their strong defensive line throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Khéphren Thuram scored at minute 55 to break the deadlock.
  • • Weston McKennie extended the lead with a goal in the 64th minute, assisted by J. David.
  • • Juventus made several substitutions including F. Miretti and K. Yildiz for tactical shifts.
  • • M. Locatelli received a yellow card at the 49th minute.

Lineups

Juventus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Di Gregorio (G)
  • 15 P. Kalulu (D)
  • 3 Bremer (D)
  • 6 L. Kelly (D)
  • 27 A. Cambiaso (D)
  • 5 M. Locatelli (M)
  • 19 K. Thuram (M)
  • 22 W. McKennie (M)
  • 21 F. Miretti (M)
  • 10 K. Yildiz (M)
  • 30 J. David (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Perin
  • 23 C. Pinsoglio
  • 4 F. Gatti
  • 7 F. Conceicao
  • 8 T. Koopmeiners
  • 11 E. Zhegrova
  • 17 V. Adzic
  • 18 F. Kostic
  • 20 L. Openda
  • 25 Joao Mario
  • 32 J. Cabal
  • 40 J. Rouhi

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Trubin (G)
  • 17 A. Dedic (D)
  • 44 T. Araujo (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 26 S. Dahl (D)
  • 18 L. Barreiro (M)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 25 G. Prestianni (M)
  • 10 G. Sudakov (M)
  • 21 A. Schjelderup (M)
  • 14 V. Pavlidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 D. Ferreira
  • 4 A. Silva
  • 5 E. Barrenechea
  • 7 Bruma
  • 9 F. Ivanovic
  • 16 Manu
  • 58 D. Banjaqui
  • 62 J. Neto
  • 64 G. Oliveira
  • 67 R. Rego
  • 84 J. Rego
  • 86 D. Prioste

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    46' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Miretti · On: F. Conceicao
  2. Juventus
    49' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    M. Locatelli

    Foul

  3. Juventus
    55' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    Khéphren Thuram
  4. Juventus
    64' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    W. McKennie · Assist: J. David
  5. Benfica
    69' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Sudakov · On: E. Barrenechea
  6. Benfica
    69' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andreas Schjelderup · On: F. Ivanovic
  7. Juventus
    70' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. David · On: L. Openda
  8. Juventus
    70' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrea Cambiaso · On: Juan Cabal
  9. Benfica
    77' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Prestianni · On: J. Rego
  10. Benfica
    80' Benfica Var · Penalty confirmed
    L. Barreiro
  11. Juventus
    82' Juventus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Yildiz · On: F. Kostic
  12. Juventus
    87' Juventus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Locatelli · On: T. Koopmeiners
  13. Juventus
    88' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kelly

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Juventus Benfica
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 16
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 404 497
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 8
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.36 1.44
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 342 427
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Khéphren Thuram's goal in the second half provided Juventus with crucial momentum, opening up space for further attacks.
  • ▸ Juventus capitalized on their early lead by making strategic substitutions to maintain control of the game.