UWCL: Christy Ucheibe and Benfica fall as Juventus claim one last win

Defender of the Super Falcons, Christy Ucheibe and Benfica Women had a disappointing start to his UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign, falling 2-1 to Juventus Women at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night.

Benfica had a perfect start to the game and took the lead in the 6th minute through Lucia Alveswho clinically finished Nycole Raysla Centerbecoming the first scorer of the renewed UWCL league phase.

Juventus, however, quickly responded with pressure, creating several clear chances through Cristiana Girelli, Amalie Vangsgaardand Barbara Bonanseabefore finally tying it midway through the first half.

Salvai celebrates UWCL anniversary with brace

Juventus tied in the minute 22 when Bonansea dribbled past two defenders and delivered a perfect cross to Cecilia Salvaithat passed by Lena Pauls for his first goal in the Champions League, exactly ten years after his debut in the competition with Verona.

Juventus had another goal disallowed by VAR for offside before the break, while Benfica also came close thanks to a rare chance from Christy Ucheibe.

The decisive moment came in minute 86. Salvai found himself in the area after a corner kick from Eva Schatzerstretching to volley the winner and complete his double.

👉 It was a special night for Salvai, who marked the tenth anniversary of his debut in the UWCL with two goals, sealing three points for Massimiliano Canzi’s team.

Elsewhere at UWCL

champions of spain Barcelona They started their campaign in dominant fashion, scoring Bayern Munich 7-1 at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.

• Alexia Putellas He opened the scoring early with a brilliant curling shot.

• Ewa Pajor and Claudia Pina both scored twice, while Esmée Brugts and Salma Paralluelo They also hit the mark.

On the other hand, the Belgian side OH Leuven They came back from two goals down to win a 2-2 draw against Paris FCthanks to the goals in the second half Kim Everaerts and Sara Pusztai.

What’s next for Benfica?

Christy Ucheibe and Benfica will look to bounce back in their next UWCL match as they continue their quest to progress beyond the new 18-team league phasewhich ends in December.

• Teams ranked 1st to 4th advance directly to the quarterfinals.

• Teams classified from 5 to 12 enter the play-off knockout round.

• The last six they are eliminated.