Juventus aim for edge before Champions League tie with Benfica | OneFootball

Juventus has announced a sold-out crowd for the match against Benfica - which aims to close the current deal -, in the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, but the match will be marked by the absence of Benfica supporters in the stands at Juventus Stadium. The Italian club took advantage of the sanction imposed by UEFA on Benfica to turn the away section into an area for their own fans.

The sanction was applied following incidents in Amsterdam, during the match against Ajax, where Benfica supporters once again used pyrotechnic devices. Given the recurrence, UEFA decided to ban the sale of tickets to Benfica fans for the match in Turin, excluding around 2,000 supporters who would normally be present.

The punishment represents a heavy blow for Benfica, who will be deprived of their usual away support at a decisive stage of the competition. In European matches, Benfica’s fanbase has been a constant and influential presence, creating intense atmospheres even in traditionally hostile grounds, something that will not happen this time.

“The excitement around Juventus is at a high, as demonstrated by the sold-out Allianz Stadium for the next two home games, against Benfica and Napoli. For the Champions League match, the stadium will be entirely decked out in black and white. Due to the ban on Benfica fans traveling, the away section has been made available to home supporters. Only a few tickets remain in that area, but they are expected to sell out quickly,” Juventus announced on the club’s official website.

The clash between the Italians and the Portuguese is scheduled for next Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The opening whistle will sound at 8:00 p.m. at Juventus Stadium in Turin. This match, valid for the seventh round of the 2025/26 Champions League group stage, will be broadcast live on SportTV 5.

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