After six group stage matches, PSG and Benfica both won 14 points, had equal head-to-head records, goal difference (+9) and equal number of goals (16).
Standing second in the group means PSG is at risk of encountering strong teams like Real, Bayern, or Man City in the 1/8 round.
PSG is at risk of encountering strong teams in the 1/8 round due to finishing second in the group.
The away trip to Turin started off smoothly for PSG when they soon opened the scoring thanks to Kylian Mbappe.
This goal helped Mbappe become the youngest player to reach 40 goals in the Champions League.
Not long after, Mbappe returned the favor by releasing the ball back to the second line for Messi to finish.
Mbappe shared joy with his teammates after opening the score.
Due to being eliminated, Juventus did not play very enthusiastically.
The two teams continued to exchange blows in the second half.
The turning point came in a counter-attack situation by PSG, when Juventus was eager to push high in search of a goal.
At this time, Benfica is leading Maccabi Haifa 3-1.
Chiesa returned after a long time out due to injury.
In this match, Juventus welcomed the return of Federico Chiesa after a long injury.
PSG only learned that they dropped to second place after Benfica scored a 6-1 victory over Maccabi Haifa in the second minute of injury time.
Juventus 1-2 PSG
Main developments in the match Juventus 1-2 PSG on November 2.