Juventus 2-1 PSV: Juventus earns Slender Champions League first leg victory against PSV

Samuel Mbangula registered late to give Juventus a slim advantage over PSV in their Champions League Knockout phase-play-off.

The Italian side, which ended 20. In the group phase, started a dominant start when Nicolas Gonzalez, Kenan Yildiz and Paris St-Germain borrower Randal Kolo Muani all had opportunities.

Weston McKennie broke the dead water in the 34th minute with a fantastic strike from the edge of the area after PSV failed to clear their lines.

Mbangula was introduced as a half -time compensation for Yildiz and had almost an immediate influence when his volley was cleared from the line by Ryan Flamingo.

Despite having struggled to separate clear chances, the Dutch side just equalized their second shot at the target as Ivan Perisic lies an effort in the lower corner.

Perisic’s first Champions League goal since 2020 was allowed to stand after a long-lasting check by the video assistant judge after appeals that Noah Lang had used his hand in the structure.

With the game apparently on its way to a stalemate, Mbangula showed up to score the winner from just a few meters out.

This is the second time that the two clubs met this season’s Champions League, where Juventus won 3-1 when they hosted PSV in the group phase.

The second leg will take place at the Philips Stadium on February 19th.