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Where to Watch Juventus vs Benfica January 2026

Mansion Sports – Juventus will welcome Benfica in the group stage of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League with hopes of securing a third consecutive victory for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

This match represents a key moment for the Bianconeri to regain their winning rhythm after experiencing disappointing results in domestic league play.

The match is scheduled to take place at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, at 21:00 local time.

However, Luciano Spalletti’s side enters this penultimate group stage match following a surprising defeat in Serie A against a struggling Cagliari, while also being aware of their unfavorable history in this fixture: Juventus has lost in their last three encounters and seven of nine overall matches against Benfica.

Before the match begins, here are Mansion Sports’ recommendations for where to watch Juventus vs Benfica January 2026 so you do not miss the action.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Juventus

The match against Cagliari last Saturday was expected to proceed normally, yet Juventus suffered their first defeat to the Sardinian side in nearly six years.

That loss marked Spalletti’s second since taking charge of the Bianconeri and closed the slim possibility of winning the Scudetto, leaving Juventus ten points behind the league leaders and in fifth place.

Now, with ambitions to rebound in Europe after seven unbeaten matches, six of which ended in victories, Spalletti aims for a crucial win that could enhance the Italian club’s chances of securing automatic qualification to the knockout stage.

Entering matchday seven in 17th place with nine points—which already guarantees them participation in the round of 16 playoffs—Juventus remains highly motivated, considering Atletico Madrid in eighth place is only three points ahead.

Positive results in the final two group stage matches will be decisive in determining whether they can secure automatic qualification, provided other results are favorable.

A significant threat for Juventus comes from their opponents, Benfica, who arrive with an unbeaten record in their last four matches against Italian teams in European competitions, including a win in matchday six of this season against Napoli in Lisbon.

Regarding the Juventus squad, there are no new injuries before this penultimate group stage match, with Daniele Rugani (calf) and Dusan Vlahovic (thigh) being the only absentees.

Juventus has no suspensions, although Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal could miss the visit to Monaco next week if they receive yellow cards in this match.

Without Vlahovic’s three goals, the Bianconeri will rely on Jonathan David and Weston McKennie (two goals each) as their offensive focal points.

Kenan Yildiz, who has provided assists in two consecutive matchdays, now has four assists in this competition and could add to his goal contributions on matchday seven.

Benfica

The Portuguese giants hold a positive record against Juventus, with seven victories from nine previous meetings, including three consecutive wins prior to the upcoming fixture, and they aim for a fourth consecutive victory in Turin.

The start of this year has been mixed for Jose Mourinho’s squad, with two wins over Estoril and Rio Ave interrupted by defeats to Braga and Porto, making 2026 a challenging year for the team that closed 2025 with seven consecutive wins.

During this period, Benfica recorded eight victories, including two consecutive wins in the Champions League, and they hope to secure a third European win this season against Juventus.

Benfica last achieved three consecutive wins in European club competition in the 2022-23 season, and their history against Italian teams, combined with their positive record against clubs from Italy, gives them confidence ahead of their trip to Turin.

A full victory would be highly desired for the Portuguese team, considering their current position of 25th out of 36 teams in the group stage.

Although their chances of finishing in an automatic qualifying spot are slim, Benfica still has a realistic opportunity to reach the top 24 and secure a playoff slot, making the outcome against the Italian club decisive in maintaining proximity to the playoff zone through the final matchday.

Regarding the Benfica squad, the situation is similar to Juventus, with two players at risk of suspension in the final group stage match if they receive yellow cards: Nicolas Otamendi and Dodi Lukebakio, although Lukebakio is currently sidelined due to injury.

Joining Lukebakio (ankle) in the treatment room are Alexander Bah (knee) and Richard Rios (shoulder), but Mourinho still has the majority of his core players available.

One key player is Vangelis Pavlidis, who has scored 17 league goals but has only made one significant contribution in Europe, scoring once in six appearances.