Juventus 1-1 Sporting CP: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Juventus 1-1 Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday, 04 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Juventus and Sporting CP played out a 1-1 draw at home, a result that reflects the competitive nature of their encounter. The game saw Juventus extend their unbeaten run, maintaining their solid form in recent matches. Sporting CP, coming off a victory against Olympique Marseille, showed resilience by securing a point away from home. The draw was not entirely surprising given the balance of play, with both teams demonstrating their ability to score and defend effectively.

Dušan Vlahović’s goal for Juventus, assisted by Khéphren Thuram, was a highlight, showcasing their attacking threat. Sporting CP’s early goal by Maximiliano Araújo, assisted by Francisco Trincão, set the tone for a closely contested match. Both teams made multiple substitutions in the second half, indicating a tactical shift to maintain their momentum and secure the draw. The result keeps Juventus in a strong position in the competition, while Sporting CP continues to build confidence.

The match statistics reveal a closely fought contest, with both teams sharing 50% possession. Juventus dominated set-piece situations, earning six corners compared to Sporting CP’s zero, indicating their control in the attacking third. Juventus also had a higher successful dribble percentage at 56% compared to Sporting CP’s 40%, suggesting more effective ball movement. The game saw a total of five yellow cards, with Sporting CP receiving three, reflecting a slightly more aggressive approach from their side.

These statistics underline Juventus’s ability to create scoring opportunities through set pieces and dribbling, while Sporting CP’s disciplined defending and counter-attacking play kept them in the game. The even possession split highlights the tactical balance, with neither team able to assert complete dominance

The key moments of the match included Sporting CP’s early goal by Maximiliano Araújo in the 12th minute, assisted by Francisco Trincão, which set the stage for an intense battle. Juventus responded with a goal from Dušan Vlahović in the 34th minute, assisted by Khéphren Thuram, leveling the score. Both teams received yellow cards, with Juventus’s Khéphren Thuram and Andrea Cambiaso cautioned early, while Sporting CP’s Pedro Gonçalves, Maximiliano Araújo, and Morten Hjulmand were booked later in the game.

These moments were pivotal, as they not only influenced the scoreline but also the flow of the game, with both teams adjusting their strategies following the goals and cards. The substitutions made by both teams in the second half further highlighted their intent to maintain the draw.

Juventus lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Michele Di Gregorio in goal and a back three of Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti, and Teun Koopmeiners. The midfield was anchored by Manuel Locatelli and Khéphren Thuram, with Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso providing width. Up front, Francisco Conceição and Kenan Yıldız supported striker Dušan Vlahović. This setup allowed Juventus to maintain a solid defensive structure while posing a threat on the counter, contributing to their ability to secure a draw.

Sporting CP deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Rui Silva in goal and a back four of Georgios Vagiannidis, Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio, and Maxi Araújo. The midfield duo of Morten Hjulmand and João Simões provided stability, while Geovany Quenda, Francisco Trincão, and Pedro Gonçalves supported striker Fotis Ioannidis. This formation enabled Sporting CP to balance their defensive duties with effective counter-attacks, leading to their goal and a valuable point away from home.

Dušan Vlahović was named Bwin’s Man of the Match for his crucial goal that secured a point for Juventus. His ability to convert the assist from Khéphren Thuram into a goal demonstrated his clinical finishing. Vlahović’s presence up front was a constant threat to Sporting CP’s defense, and his performance was pivotal in maintaining Juventus’s unbeaten run.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Sporting CP (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Real Madrid (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Juventus (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Olympique Marseille (H)

Currently in 23rd place with 3 points, Juventus will face Torino on November 08, 2025, at 17:00.

Currently in 10th place with 7 points, Sporting CP will play Santa Clara on November 08, 2025, at 20:30.

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