The Italian side struggled against PSV but takes the lead in the tie.
Juventus defeated PSV 2-1 on Tuesday, the 11th, in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs. McKennie and Mbangula scored for the hosts, while Perisic pulled one back for the visitors. Get all the best football updates at live scores app.
It was far from an ideal performance from the Bianconeri. Playing in front of their home crowd, Thiago Motta’s side ended the match with fewer shots (15 to 2), less possession (53% to 47%), and fewer completed passes (397 to 451). However, they succeeded where it mattered most—putting the ball in the net.
McKennie opened the scoring in the 34th minute, giving Juventus the lead heading into halftime. But PSV came out stronger in the second half and quickly found an equalizer through Perisic in the 56th minute.
The game became wide open, with both sides looking capable of scoring at any moment. And eventually, Juventus found the winner. In the 82nd minute, Mbangula secured the victory, giving the Italian side a slight cushion for the return leg.
Despite the advantage, the tie remains wide open, especially after Juventus’ struggles in the first match. A simple PSV win in the second leg would push the tie into extra time. The decisive clash takes place next Wednesday, the 19th, at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Lead the pack with BB Score.
