Juventus beat Benfica for a third successive European win

Juventus defeated Benfica 2-0 on matchday seven of the Champions League league phase. The home victory was their third consecutive win in the competition, with midfielders Khéphren Thuram and Weston McKennie scoring after a goalless first half.

Jonathan David contributed to both goals. Thuram combined with the Canadian before carrying the ball into the penalty area and finishing, while McKennie used another exchange with David to get through and double the advantage.

Benfica were awarded a penalty following VAR intervention with approximately ten minutes remaining. Vangelis Pavlidis failed to convert, preserving Michele Di Gregorio’s clean sheet and ensuring Juventus retained all three points from a match that had remained level at the break.