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Enzo Fernández was once again key to Benfica, who beat Juventus and lead alongside PSG in the Champions League

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Enzo Fernández was once again key to Benfica, who beat Juventus and lead alongside PSG in the Champions League

Enzo Fernández and another outstanding performance for Benfica. Photo: REUTERS / Massimo Pinca.,

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benfica won 2 to 1 to Juve in Turin and confirmed his good start in UEFA Champions League. But much of that victory was due, once again, to Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine midfielder – owner together with the captain Nico Otamendi– he was fundamental in the comeback, because he put together a playful match in the second goal, which frustrated the Italians, where he started Leandro Paredeswhile Angelo Di Maria inserted at the end e Mattia Soule did not enter

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The balance quickly turned around for those led by Massimiliano Allegrisince 4 minutes after the start of the match, Walls He executes a free-kick from the right of the field and finds Milik who with a nice jump beats the markers, hits his head and brings Torino ahead.

The Italian team, after the goal, had control of the first half with Paredes as a guide to football and being the origin of all the team’s offensive plays. However, they were unable to extend their lead and Benfica drew the game. Fabio Miretti, a young Italian player, committed a child penalty against Gonçalo Ramos which was not charged at first, but was sanctioned when he was reviewed by the VAR. Joao Mario He was responsible for the execution and with great solvency he changed a penalty for a goal.

The start of the second phase seemed to be influenced by the end of the first half. The Eagles come out on the pitch with greater momentum and determination and that attitude allows them to take the lead in the 9th minute. The advance of the play was Enzo Fernández with a great individual maneuver and with a subsequent pass by Ramos landed in the area, even if the ball was left to Rafa who threw and after a rebound by Perin, David Neres grabbed the rebound and sent it to the rescue.

After the shock of being at a disadvantage, Allegri moved the bank and one of the cards to seek victory was ÁAngelo Di Maria. The former PSG went into action on 12 ‘of the second half. 20 minutes from the end, the rosary has a chance to equalize, but it ends too slowly and leaves the ball in the hands of goalkeeper Vlachodimos.

Enzo Fernández, one of the great figures of the game, was substituted 10 minutes before the end of the match. The former River brought the clarity that characterizes him and, once again, has positioned himself as one of the best performances of the Portuguese team. The 21-year-old has the poise of a veteran despite being a rookie in European football.

Those led by Roger Schmidt got off to an ideal start after beating Maccabi Haifa 2-0 on the first round and with this win against Juventus they are now leading alongside Paris Saint-Germain, their next rival in Lisbon.

The landscape of old lady It is totally the opposite, since it has not yet known victory and its functioning does not seem to be very well oiled either.

Source: Clarin

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