Skip to main content

Champions League: Juventus Fall to Lyon Despite Ronaldo's Heroics

N

Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 8 August 2020.

On a night that saw controversy and drama, Juventus fell to Lyon in the Champions League, despite a masterclass performance from Cristiano Ronaldo.

The match, played on August 7, 2020, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, saw both teams convert contentious penalties in the first half, with Lyon's Depay and Juventus' Ronaldo scoring.

However, it was not enough for Juventus, as Lyon clung on for a 2-2 aggregate draw, sending them to the quarter-finals on away goals.

The defeat left Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri in an uncomfortable position, as the Champions League title eluded the Turin side for another season.

Despite winning Serie A for nine consecutive seasons, Juventus have not been able to get their hands on the Champions League trophy since 1996.

SEE ALSO: Sarri: I will not be fired because of one match

SEE ALSO: Ronaldo's brother sends heartbreaking promise to footballer after epic win

SEE ALSO: UEFA Nations League to air on StarTimes

FIGURE: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the match. [REUTERS/Massimo Pinca]

Be the first to react

Support

Support this reporting

M-Pesa support recorded against this story.

Send support →

Stay close

Get the briefing

Major updates by email. No spam.

Get email brief →

Share

Save share card

Download a clean portrait card for sharing.

Save image →