Champions League: Napoli loses at Benfica and is in serious danger, while Juventus wins against Pafos and remains in the running.

Matchday 7 of the Champions League was a success for Juventus, who, after a difficult first half, managed to secure the three points thanks to a 2-0 win over Pafos. Napoli, however, continued their European struggles, losing 2-0 to Benfica and remaining on seven points with two games remaining in the League Phase.

Juventus-Pafos 2-0

In the first half, Pafos came out on top with character, surprising Juve with their pace and aggression. Anderson Silva created the first chance, followed by former Dinamo Zagreb player Orsic. The Bianconeri attempted to respond with Yildiz, who tested Michael, but from then on, the visitors dominated almost exclusively. Correia threatened the Bianconeri, Anderson Silva hit the post, and Dragomir almost took the lead. Juventus dropped back too deep, struggled to build, and took huge risks: Locatelli almost scored an own goal, while David squandered his only chance to take the lead from close range.

In the second half, Spalletti's team changed gear. Koopmeiners and Yildiz came close to taking the lead and in the 66th minute the 1-0 came with a goal from McKennie on Cambiaso's assist. After a few minutes the doubling also arrives with David which finishes a perfect counterattack for the definitive 2-0.

Benfica-Napoli 2-0

Conte's team got off to a rocky start. Milinkovic-Savic took a huge risk coming out, Aursnes came close to scoring, and Ivanovic warmed the Italian goalkeeper's gloves again moments later. Benfica looked more alert and took the lead in the 20th minute: McTominay was slow to clear a loose ball, Rios He beats everyone to the score and makes it 1-0. The Azzurri's best chance comes from a header off target by Di Lorenzo, while Otamendi nearly doubles the lead at the other end.

In the second half, Napoli went out of their way to find the equaliser and the Portuguese took advantage. In the 48th minute, Rios ran out into the open field and served Barreiro, who coolly scores the 2-0. Shortly after, Pavlidis even comes close to making it three, but Milinkovic-Savic prevents the collapse. Napoli tries to get back into the match, but without creating any real chances. The match ends 2-0.