Revenge on the Line: Juventus Aim to Break Benfica Curse in Turin

UEFA Champions League  -  Juventus VS Benfica
Match Time:22-01-2026 04:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Juventus host Benfica at the Allianz Stadium as they chase a third straight Champions League win for the first time in over two years. The Bianconeri arrive shaken after a surprise Serie A defeat to Cagliari. History also looms large, with Juventus having lost their last three meetings with Benfica.

Team Analysis:
Juventus head into this European clash looking to recover from a shock domestic defeat that dented their league ambitions but not their Champions League hopes. Sitting 17th, the Bianconeri still have an outside chance of automatic qualification, though they face a Benfica side with a strong recent record against Italian teams. The Portuguese visitors, despite a mixed start to 2026, arrive confident and eager to boost their own playoff push.

Player Situation:
Juventus head into the match with minimal injury concerns, missing only Daniele Rugani and Dusan Vlahovic, while relying on Jonathan David and Weston McKennie for goals. Kenan Yildiz continues to impress in Europe, providing assists in back-to-back games and remaining a key creative threat. Benfica also have a mostly fit squad, with Vangelis Pavlidis leading the line as he looks to translate his prolific domestic form onto the European stage.

Result Prediction:
Juventus will be eager to show that their recent Serie A defeat was only a brief setback. Despite Benfica’s historical advantage and Mourinho’s slight edge over Spalletti, the hosts carry belief they can change the script. A tight Juventus win in Turin is the expected outcome.

Predicted Result: Juventus 2-1 Benfica.