"Having failed to win any of their opening four Champions League matches, the pressure was on for the hosts, who fell behind 12 minutes in as Maxi Araujo drilled a pinpoint strike past Michele Di Gregorio. Luciano Spalletti's side grew into the contest, forcing Rui Silva into a pair of superb saves as Dusan Vlahovic first tested him with a close-range header, before bending a shot toward the far corner."
"Juve finally grabbed their equaliser just past the half-hour mark, as Khephren Thuram galloped forward before picking Vlahovic in the centre of the box, with the striker poking past Silva. There was very little in terms of goalmouth action throughout the second half, with neither side threatening to find a winner until Jonathan David met Pierre Kalulu's curling cross in stoppage time, though Silva was well-placed to make another stellar stop from his header."
Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Sporting CP at the Allianz Stadium. Juventus had failed to win any of their opening four Champions League matches, increasing the pressure on the hosts. Sporting took the lead in the 12th minute when Maxi Araujo drilled a pinpoint strike past Michele Di Gregorio. Luciano Spalletti's side grew into the game and tested Rui Silva, with Dusan Vlahovic forcing several saves. Juventus equalised just past the half-hour when Khephren Thuram set up Vlahovic to poke home. The second half produced few clear chances and the match finished level.
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