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Benfica vs Juventus: No goal-line technology at the Champions League match due to stadium works
Benfica commissioned works at the Estadio da Luz "without the knowledge of UEFA and UEFA's goal-line technology supplier", UEFA said in a statement.
The Champions League clash between Benfica and Juventus on Tuesday will be played without goal-line technology due to works at the Portuguese club's stadium, UEFA has said.
Benfica commissioned works at the Estadio da Luz "without the knowledge of UEFA and UEFA's goal-line technology supplier", European football's governing body said in a statement on Tuesday, which made the goal-line technology system dysfunctional.
The works included replacement of the giant screens, installation of LED lighting and a new sound system, Benfica said on its website.
"Unfortunately it will not be possible to replace and install a new system in time for the match and therefore the match will go ahead without the use of goal-line technology as per the UEFA Champions League regulations," UEFA said.
Juventus, wh]ich is third in Group H on three points, must beat Benfica to have any hope of reaching the knockout stage.
A win for the Portuguese, second on eight points with leader Paris St Germain, would guarantee a last-16 spot.
Juventus will battle tooth and nail in Lisbon, knowing that anything less than a win could see them ousted from their Champions League group and leave them with no guarantees of Europa League football. Benfica beat Juventus 2-0 in the reverse fixture in Turin and will fancy their chances of causing another upset this time on their home turf.
The Bianconeri are in a pretty tough spot in Group H with three points from four games. They are equal on points with fourth-place minnows Maccabi Haifa and could well be in a battle to just to finish third after this matchday.
While a win here would keep Juventus in contention for a second-place finish, they would also need to overcome PSG in their final group stage game and hope for Benfica to drop against Maccabi Haifa.
Benfica, meanwhile, will look to punch their tickets to the knockout stages with another positive result against Juventus in front of their raucous home support.
Juventus will battle tooth and nail in Lisbon, knowing that anything less than a win could see them ousted from their Champions League group and leave them with no guarantees of Europa League football. Benfica beat Juventus 2-0 in the reverse fixture in Turin and will fancy their chances of causing another upset this time on their home turf.
The Bianconeri are in a pretty tough spot in Group H with three points from four games. They are equal on points with fourth-place minnows Maccabi Haifa and could well be in a battle to just to finish third after this matchday.
While a win here would keep Juventus in contention for a second-place finish, they would also need to overcome PSG in their final group stage game and hope for Benfica to drop against Maccabi Haifa.
