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USMNT Star McKennie's Scoring Streak Continues in Europe
22 Jan
Summary
- Weston McKennie scored his third consecutive Champions League goal.
- Juventus secured a 2-0 victory against Benfica.
- McKennie is now Juventus' joint top scorer in the Champions League this season.
Weston McKennie continued his scoring streak, notching his third consecutive goal in Champions League play as Juventus defeated Benfica 2-0. The USMNT midfielder found the back of the net in the 64th minute, marking his 10th career goal in the competition.
This victory places Juventus in 15th position in the Champions League standings with one game remaining, guaranteeing them a spot in the round of 16 playoffs. A win against Monaco in their final group stage match on January 28 could secure automatic progression.
In other European action, Tim Weah's Marseille suffered a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, while Yunus Musah's Atalanta also lost their match 3-2. McKennie's contract with Juventus is set to expire in June.
