Motta's side had already secured their place in the knockout-phase play-offs going into matchday eight, but the loss in Turin saw them slip to 20th in the 36-team standings

Juventus coach Thiago Motta takes responsibility for a 2-0 loss against Benfica and refuses to rule signings new players in the final day of the January transfer window.The Bianconeri have qualified

Thiago Motta admits Juventus deserved their 2-0 defeat to Benfica in the Champions League, highlighting areas for improvement ahead of their next match.

Juventus coach Thiago Motta says he is to blame after their Champions League defeat to Benfica. Juve were beaten 2-0 to leave them in the playoff round. Motta said afterwards: “We must improve quickly. Today, we missed creating something in the final third.

Thiago Motta has selected USMNT star Weston McKennie as his captain for Wednesday evening’s crucial Champions League match against Benfica, which will be the last in the newly-formatted league

Thiago Motta and Francisco Conceição discuss Juventus’ final Champions League league phase game against Benfica

After Juventus were beaten at home by Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday their manager Thiago Motta said the Portuguese side were deserved winners and took the blame for the defeat. Motta's side had already secured their place in the knockout phase playoffs,