McKennie was subbed from the contest early in the second half, and Juventus collapsed late
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Juventus fall to Stuttgart 1-0 in UCLMcKennie and Weah both feature in contestFirst defeat of season for Italian sideFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
A 92nd minute winning goal from El Bilal Toure handed Stuttgart a shocking 1-0 victory over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Tuesday, as both Weston McKennie and Tim Weah featured for the Bianconeri in the match.
McKennie started the contest, playing 55 minutes while completing just 10 of 13 passes. He managed just 16 touches during his time on the pitch as well. Weah, meanwhile, was introduced as the midfielder departed, completing 17 of 20 passes with 28 touches on the ball during his cameo. He also created one big scoring chance, the brighter of the two Americans on the day.
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Their first defeat of the UCL campaign, Juventus fall to 11th in the UCL standings. Previous wins over PSV and RB Leipzig had the Bianconeri near the top heading into Matchday three, but the loss put them outside the confirmed Round of 16 participants through three matches.
Instead, they sit in a Round of 16 playoff spot, despite being level with six other teams. Across all competitions, Tuesday marked Juventus' first loss of the season.
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McKennie has started two out of Juventus' three Champions League matches this season, scoring one goal. His lone strike came against PSV, a 3-1 victory for the Bianconeri.
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR MCKENNIE, JUVENTUS?
The Bianconeri and McKennie return to action in the Derby d'Italia against Inter Milan on Sunday. The second and third-placed teams in the league will clash in a contest between Italian heavyweights.
