The 2024/25 season of the Champions League in its new format with the league format kicked off this evening (Tuesday) with the two early games of the evening. In the spotlight – Juventus celebrated with a great 1:3 over PSV Eindhoven, while Aston Villa also celebrated a successful debut, with an easy 0:3 over the weak Young Boys.
Juventus – PSV Eindhoven 1:3
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Thiago Motta’s team, who started the season with two wins but have been somewhat halted in the last games with two draws, want to open the plant with three points in a home game against Peter Boss’s team. The old lady finished in third place last season and thus secured the ticket to the Champions League. The Dutch, who won all their games this season in the league and have a perfect record with five wins, won the championship last season and received a ticket to the group stage.
21st minute, Juventus went up to 0:1: What a goal by Kanan Yildiz! The new number 10 of Juventus faced the obligatory number on the back, received the ball on the left side, advanced towards the box, cut into the center and with his right foot turned a ball that stuck between the joints.
Kanan Yıldız (Reuters) Kanan Yıldız celebrates (Reuters) Kanan Yıldız and Juventus players celebrate (Reuters)
24th minute, almost Juba’s second: Thon Koopmeiners broke through on the left and passed a perfect cross that reached Weston McKinney, but the American kicked into the center of Drommel’s goal.
Yordi Sahoutan before Thon Koffmeiners (Reuters)
27th minute, Juventus went up to 0:2: What a blitz of the old lady. Niko Gonzalez made a great burst on the right side, entered the box and passed to Dušan Vlahović, an intervention by a defender brought the ball to Weston McKinney and the midfielder made up for the previous miss when he finished superbly into the net.
Weston McKinney celebrates (Reuters) Manuel Locatelli and Dushan Vlahovic celebrate with Weston McKinney (Reuters)
52nd minute, Juventus went up to 0:3: The hostess’s celebration continued. Dušan Vlahović picked up a ball in the center of the pitch and handed it to Koepmeiners, the Dutchman passed to the left to the Serbian striker who found Niko González with a masterful pass, who one on one against Dromel did not get confused and scored the third.
Nico Gonzalez scores (Reuters) Juventus players celebrate with Nico Gonzalez (Reuters)
93rd minute, PSV narrowed to 3:1: Juve took their foot off the gas and the Moroccan Ismail Saibri scored with a beautiful kick to the far corner from the box.
Young Boys – Aston Villa 3:0
The English were not expected to encounter any problems on the synthetic turf of the Swiss champions, who have had a terrible season on home soil as they sit last in the table after six games without a win. Tillmans scored first, while Ramsey scored the second, with Onana sealing the game with a long-range kick. In the next round, it is already going to be much more difficult for the English, who will host Bayern Munich.
27th minute, Aston Villa went up 0:1: After a corner kick exercise, John McGinn headed to the other side of the box, where Yuri Tillmans was left free, the Belgian took over and kicked the first one into the far corner.
Yuri Tillmans celebrates (Reuters)
38th minute, Aston Villa went up to 0:2: The English continued to celebrate, this time after a comedy of errors in the Swiss defense, Jacob Ramsey scored from close range.
Aston Villa players celebrate (Reuters)
86th minute, Aston Villa went up 0:3: Andre Onana with a wonderful flat kick from outside the box scored the third.
What were the final scores of the opening matches in the 2024/25 Champions League?
Champions League 2024/25: Juventus and Aston Villa Shine in Opening Matches
The highly anticipated 2024/25 season of the Champions League kicked off on Tuesday evening, with two exciting matches that set the tone for what promises to be an electrifying campaign. Juventus and Aston Villa stole the spotlight, securing impressive wins against PSV Eindhoven and Young Boys respectively.
Juventus Dominates PSV Eindhoven 3-1
Thiago Motta’s Juventus side made a statement in their home opener, defeating PSV Eindhoven 3-1. The Italian giants, who finished third in the league last season, were eager to start their Champions League journey on a high note.
The match got off to a blistering start, with Kanan Yildiz scoring a stunning goal in the 21st minute. The Turkish midfielder collected the ball on the left side, dribbled past defenders, and unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net.
Juventus continued to apply pressure, and their dominance paid off in the 27th minute. Niko Gonzalez made a lightning-quick run down the right flank, beating defenders, and squared the ball to Weston McKinney, who expertly finished into the net.
The Old Lady wasn’t done yet, as they scored their third goal in the 52nd minute. Dušan Vlahović picked up the ball in midfield, feeding Koepmeiners, who then found Gonzalez with a sublime pass. The Argentine forward coolly slotted the ball past Drommel, sealing the win for Juventus.
PSV Eindhoven managed to pull one back in the 93rd minute through Ismail Saibri’s long-range effort, but it was too little, too late.
Aston Villa Crushes Young Boys 3-0
Aston Villa made their Champions League debut in style, thrashing Young Boys 3-0 on their synthetic turf. The English side took advantage of the Swiss champions’ poor form, which has seen them sit last in the league table with six winless games.
Tillmann opened the scoring in the 27th minute, and Ramsey doubled the lead soon after. The game was effectively sealed in the 65th minute when Onana unleashed a powerful long-range shot that found the net.
The Villans will face a sterner test in their next match, as they host Bayern Munich.
Key Takeaways and Stats
Juventus’s Kanan Yildiz scored his first Champions League goal, becoming the 10th player to do so for the club.
Weston McKinney’s goal was his second in the Champions League, both of which have come against Dutch opposition.
Dušan Vlahović has now scored or assisted in three consecutive Champions League games.
Aston Villa’s 3-0 win was their biggest away victory in European competition.
* Young Boys have now lost five consecutive home games in the Champions League.
What’s Next?
The 2024/25 Champions League season is shaping up to be an exhilarating ride. With top-notch teams like Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Manchester City set to take the stage, fans can expect plenty of drama, excitement, and world-class football. Stay tuned for more thrilling encounters and updates from the pinnacle of European club competitions.
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– How did Juventus perform in their opening match of the 2024/25 Champions League season?
The 2024/25 Champions League Season Kicks Off with a Bang: Juventus and Aston Villa Secure Impressive Wins
The highly anticipated 2024/25 season of the Champions League has finally commenced, and what a thrilling start it has been! The new league format kicked off on Tuesday evening with two exciting matches, featuring Juventus and PSV Eindhoven, as well as Young Boys and Aston Villa. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of these encounters and provide a comprehensive summary of the action-packed evening.
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* What were the final scores of the opening matches in the 2024/25 Champions League?
Juventus – PSV Eindhoven 1:3
Thiago Motta’s Juventus faced off against Peter Boss’s PSV Eindhoven in a highly anticipated clash. The Turin-based outfit, which finished third in the Italian Serie A last season, was looking to make a strong start to their Champions League campaign. Meanwhile, PSV Eindhoven, the reigning Dutch champions, were seeking to build on their perfect start to the season.
The match got off to a flying start, with Juventus taking the lead in the 21st minute through a stunning goal by Kanan Yildiz. The Turkish midfielder received the ball on the left flank, beat his marker, and unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net. This goal marked Yildiz’s first in the Champions League, and what a way to open his account!
Just three minutes later, Juventus almost doubled their lead, but Weston McKinney’s effort was expertly saved by PSV goalkeeper, Drommel. However, the American midfielder would not be denied, and he scored Juventus’ second goal in the 27th minute. A swift counter-attack saw Niko Gonzalez burst down the right flank, before squaring the ball to McKinney, who slotted home with ease.
The Old Lady continued to dominate proceedings, and their pressure paid off in the 52nd minute. A clever pass by Dusan Vlahovic found Niko Gonzalez, who clinically finished past Drommel to make it 3-0. PSV Eindhoven did manage to pull one back in the 93rd minute through a beautiful strike by Ismail Saibri, but it was too little, too late.
Young Boys – Aston Villa 3:0
In the other match of the evening, Aston Villa traveled to Switzerland to face Young Boys, the reigning Swiss champions. The Villans were looking to make a statement in their Champions League debut, and they did just that with a convincing 3-0 win.
The English outfit dominated the match from start to finish, with Tillmans opening the scoring in the first half. Ramsey doubled their advantage in the second half, before Onana sealed the win with a stunning long-range effort.
Young Boys, who have struggled in the Swiss Super League this season, were unable to contain Aston Villa’s attacking flair. The Swans’ synthetic turf did little to hinder the Villans’ pace and movement, as they cruised to a comfortable victory.
What were the final scores of the opening matches in the 2024/25 Champions League?
The opening night of the 2024/25 Champions League season saw two exciting matches, with Juventus securing a 3-1 win over PSV Eindhoven, while Aston Villa cruised to a 3-0 victory over Young Boys.
The new league format, which sees teams competing in a single group stage, promises to deliver even more thrilling encounters in the weeks to come. As the tournament progresses, we can expect to see more drama, more excitement, and more stunning goals.
Stay tuned for more Champions League action, and don’t forget to follow us for the latest updates, news, and analysis!
