Juventus kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a commanding 3-1 win over PSV Eindhoven at Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night.
Teen sensation Kenan Yildiz opened the scoring in spectacular fashion, curling a powerful shot in off the post in the 21st minute. At just 19 years old, Yildiz became Juventus’ youngest goalscorer in Europe’s top competition, surpassing club legend Alessandro Del Piero.
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Buoyed by the early breakthrough, Juventus extended their lead just six minutes later. Weston McKennie, the former Leeds United midfielder, slotted home from seven yards out after a well-timed pass, putting Juve in control.
The Italian side continued to dominate, and six minutes into the second half, Dusan Vlahovic delivered a pinpoint cross to Nicolas Gonzalez, who calmly finished past PSV goalkeeper Joel Drommel to score his first goal for Juventus and make it 3-0.
PSV’s Ismael Saibari grabbed a late consolation goal with the final kick of the game, converting a pass from Johan Bakayoko.
Next up, Juventus face RB Leipzig in Germany, while PSV host Sporting Lisbon at the Philips Stadion.
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