Juventus Crashes Out Of The Champions League

Heads are expected to roll in Juventus after a heart-wrenching 4-3 loss against Benfica.

With just three points in four games, the Bianconeri were aware that anything less than a victory here would prevent them from moving on to the Round of 16.

The injured players for the visitors included Paul Pogba, Leandro Paredes, Gleison Bremer, Mattia De Sciglio, Federico Chiesa, and Angel Di Maria, while the hosts were without Morato and Julian Draxler. Federico Gatti made his Champions League debut after Alex Sandro also abruptly withdrew.

Benfica seized charge and took the lead thanks to a pivotal interception by Juan Cuadrado that stopped Ramos from nodding in a Joao Mario cross from six yards away.