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Juventus marked their return to the Champions League with a commanding 3-1 victory over Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday. First-half goals from Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie set the stage for Juve’s success, with Nicolas Gonzalez adding a third after the break. PSV managed a late consolation goal through Ismael Saibari in stoppage time.
This victory was significant for Juventus, who returned to European competition after a one-year absence due to penalties related to transfer dealings and a ban for breaching UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations, which the club denies.
The match, Juventus coach Thiago Motta’s debut in European competition, saw 19-year-old Yildiz score a stunning opener, becoming the club’s youngest scorer in the Champions League, breaking a record set by Alessandro Del Piero. McKennie quickly followed with a second goal in the 27th minute, while Gonzalez sealed the win with a strike in the second half.
PSV, despite leading the Eredivisie, were without first-choice goalkeeper Walter Benitez, who left to be with his family. Despite a spirited second-half push, PSV couldn’t close the gap, as Juventus remained undefeated in their domestic season.
