Mourinho's Benfica faced Juventus in a crucial match on the road to the first 24.

Mourinho's Benfica faced Juventus in a crucial match on the road to the first 24.

22.01.2026 01:30

In the 7th week match of the UEFA Champions League, Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho, suffered a significant blow in their quest to enter the top 24 by losing 2-0 away to Juventus. Benfica's hopes of making the top 24 have come down to the last week. The Portuguese team will be looking to win their match against Real Madrid in the final week while hoping for their rivals to drop points.

In the 7th week match of the UEFA Champions League, Juventus, wearing the jersey of Kenan Yıldız, faced Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho. The match played at Juventus Stadium was won by Juventus with a score of 2-0.

BENFICA COULDN'T OVERCOME JUVENTUS

In a match that ended in a goalless draw in the first half, the goals that brought victory to Juventus were scored by Kheprem Thuram in the 55th minute and Weston McKennie in the 64th minute.

Benfica with Mourinho faced Juventus in a crucial match on their way to the first 24

KENAN YILDIZ STARTED IN THE FIRST 11

Our national football player Kenan Yıldız, wearing the Juventus jersey, played for 82 minutes in the match where he started in the first 11. Kenan was replaced by Filip Kostic.

BENFICA'S HOPES REST ON THE LAST MATCH

With this result, Juventus rose to 12 points, maintaining their claim for the top 8. Benfica, on the other hand, remained at 6 points, complicating their chances for the first 24. Mourinho's students, who will host Real Madrid in the last week match of the Champions League, will aim to win this match and wait for their rivals to drop points to enter the first 24. Juventus, on the other hand, will head to Monaco for an away match.

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