Juventus Women-Benfica | Redondo’s Late Goal Not Enough

September 23, 2026 - 03:32

Juventus Women started their UEFA Women's Champions League group stage with a 2-1 loss to Benfica at the Juventus Stadium on Wednesday night. A brace from Bratberg Lund proved decisive for the Portuguese side, who took control of the match before a late consolation goal from Redondo.

Benfica opened the scoring in the first half through Bratberg Lund, who found space in the box and finished past the Juventus goalkeeper. The visitors doubled their lead after the break when Bratberg Lund struck again, punishing a defensive lapse from the Bianconere. Juventus struggled to create clear chances for much of the game, with Benfica's compact defense limiting space in the final third.

Redondo pulled one back late on with a well taken goal, giving the home crowd hope of a comeback. However, time ran out for Juventus, who could not find an equalizer. The defeat leaves the Italian side with work to do in a demanding group. Head coach Joe Montemurro will need to address the team's slow start and defensive issues before the next fixture. Juventus will look to bounce back quickly as they continue their European campaign, knowing that points are essential to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.