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·21 January 2026
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·21 January 2026
The Allianz Stadium hosts a high-stakes strategic clash in the Champions League this Wednesday (21:00). Luciano Spalletti's Juventus, positioned 17th with nine points, seeks to secure their playoff spot after stringing together two consecutive European victories. However, the Bianconeri arrive wounded after a league defeat to Cagliari and are dealing with the prolonged absence of Dusan Vlahovic.
Opposite them, José Mourinho's Benfica arrives in the midst of a transformation. After a disastrous start, the "Eagles" have climbed to 28th place with victories over Ajax and Napoli. Their major threat is Greek player Vangelis Pavlidis, who matched Eusébio's historic record by scoring 42 goals in the calendar year 2025.

Spalletti trusts in the talent of Kenan Yildiz and the possible return of Francisco Conceição to break through the defensive wall that "The Special One" typically sets up on major continental nights.
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