Champions League: Juventus Defeats Manchester City 2-0; AC Milan Secures Late Win Against Red Star Belgrade
TURIN: Juventus emerged victorious over Manchester City with a 2-0 win in a Champions League encounter, adding another defeat to the British side’s recent record. This triumph positions Juventus favorably for the knockout phase play-offs, while AC Milan claimed a narrow 2-1 win against Red Star Belgrade in another match.
According to Ansa News Agency, the match in Turin saw Juventus take control in the second half as Dusan Vlahovic scored the opening goal. Later, Weston McKennie added a second goal in the 75th minute, solidifying the win. This result boosts Juventus to 11 points, potentially securing their advancement with two games remaining.
In Milan, AC Milan edged out Red Star Belgrade with a late goal by Tammy Abraham just three minutes before the final whistle. Earlier, Rafael Leao had given Milan the lead, but Nemanja Radonjic equalized for the visiting Serbian team, which has now lost five of its six games in the competition.
Elsewhere, Benfica maintained their prospects of reaching the play-offs w
ith a 0-0 draw against Bologna. The Italian side continues to struggle, having scored only once in six matches and facing elimination from the tournament. Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Lille, Feyenoord, and Stuttgart also secured victories in their respective matches on the same night.