Benfica head to Turin with a depleted squad to face Juventus | OneFootball

Benfica faces an obstacle ahead in Turin. There will be no Benfica fans at the Allianz Stadium, which will be packed with Juventus supporters, as the section designated for visiting fans will be occupied by the home "tifosi," due to a punishment imposed by UEFA.

Because of the use of flares during the visit to Ajax on matchday 5, Benfica was banned from selling tickets for the clash with the "Vecchia Signora." As a result, Juventus officials opened the sector reserved for visitors to their own supporters, with only a few tickets left to sell by tomorrow.

About 2,000 tickets had been allocated to Benfica fans, which will now go to Juventus supporters. The team led by Luciano Spalletti is in 17th place in the Champions League group stage, with 9 points. Meanwhile, Benfica is in 25th, just below the playoff qualification zone, with 6 points.

The Eagles are set to visit a stadium full of good memories. Not only has Benfica never lost in Turin, but last year they secured a playoff spot in the final matchday, winning 2-0 with goals from Vangelis Pavlidis and Orkun Kokçu.

Now, the club from Luz faces the "Bianconeri" again tomorrow, January 21, at 8:00 PM in Turin. Later today, José Mourinho, who has some good news, and a player will preview the Champions League match.

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