Italian media have slammed Juventus for European Champions League Exit
Italian media have slammed Juventus this morning, Wednesday for 'crumbling' following their shock early exit of the Juventus team from the European Champions League, after the loss it suffered at the hands of its rival, Benfica, Portugal, 4-3, in the fifth round of Group H.
Disaster in Lisbon! Juventus crash out at the Champions League group stage despite a late rally against Benfica. Juventus' balance stopped at 3 points in third place in Group H, to fail to qualify for the playoffs in the Champions League for the first time from the 2013-2014 season.
Major headlines of the Italian press were as follows:
"Toto Sport" newspaper, titled” Who will pay the compensation?, Juventus have been knocked out of the Champions League after their 4-3 defeat to Benfica.
Juventus is losing at least 25 million euros in revenue, while the coach earning 175 million euros per season, Embarrassing defensive errors, again lack of intensity and precision and accuracy.
Ealing, the hero of the match, made two goals, the only light in the dark.
Corriere Dello Sport newspaper wrote in its headlines:” Juve in Hell. Champions League: nightmare evening for the Bianconeri, Diavolo takes flight. Max falls in Lisbon, and for the first time, they are out of Round 16. Max falls in Lisbon, and for the first time is out of the round of 16 (4-3).