• JUVENTUS RATINGS: Wojciech Szczesny – 7, Has struggled to find form this season but was Allegri’s choice in goal against Chelsea, and was comfortable when needed, though his defenders largely dealt with any threats. Getty
    JUVENTUS RATINGS: Wojciech Szczesny – 7, Has struggled to find form this season but was Allegri’s choice in goal against Chelsea, and was comfortable when needed, though his defenders largely dealt with any threats. Getty
  • Danilo – 7, Benched against Sampdoria but proved to be an obstacle for Chelsea throughout as Ziyech and Havertz struggled to influence. AP
    Danilo – 7, Benched against Sampdoria but proved to be an obstacle for Chelsea throughout as Ziyech and Havertz struggled to influence. AP
  • Leonardo Bonucci – 7, The experienced defender is yet to miss a game this season and previous experience of playing against Lukaku proved to be key to keep the Belgium striker quiet. A lovely long ball from the 34-year-old sparked an immediate attack after the restart. AFP
    Leonardo Bonucci – 7, The experienced defender is yet to miss a game this season and previous experience of playing against Lukaku proved to be key to keep the Belgium striker quiet. A lovely long ball from the 34-year-old sparked an immediate attack after the restart. AFP
  • Matthijs De Ligt – 7, Chosen over experience in Chielleni to continue partnering with Bonucci, and had a busy night up against a lively Havertz. A part of a solid centre back pairing which made Chelsea’s attack struggle to make anything happen. Getty
    Matthijs De Ligt – 7, Chosen over experience in Chielleni to continue partnering with Bonucci, and had a busy night up against a lively Havertz. A part of a solid centre back pairing which made Chelsea’s attack struggle to make anything happen. Getty
  • Alex Sandro – 7, Scored his first Champions League goal against Malmo in the last group game. Like Danilo, the Brazilian defender was aware of the danger on the wing and able to deal with the pressure. Given a new challenge when Hudson-Odoi came on but was largely confident. Getty
    Alex Sandro – 7, Scored his first Champions League goal against Malmo in the last group game. Like Danilo, the Brazilian defender was aware of the danger on the wing and able to deal with the pressure. Given a new challenge when Hudson-Odoi came on but was largely confident. Getty
  • Juan Cuadrado – 7, Looked inspired to prove himself against his old team as he looked lively throughout and proved to be a problem for the visitors. Always part of the action and caused plenty of trouble. EPA
    Juan Cuadrado – 7, Looked inspired to prove himself against his old team as he looked lively throughout and proved to be a problem for the visitors. Always part of the action and caused plenty of trouble. EPA
  • Rodrigo Bentancur – 6, Part of a go-to partnership in the centre but the quieter of the two. EPA
    Rodrigo Bentancur – 6, Part of a go-to partnership in the centre but the quieter of the two. EPA
  • Manuel Locatelli – 7, Caught in possession by Ziyech early on but proved to be a constant hurdle for Chelsea playing through the middle. Getty
    Manuel Locatelli – 7, Caught in possession by Ziyech early on but proved to be a constant hurdle for Chelsea playing through the middle. Getty
  • Adrien Rabiot – 7, Should have done better with his pass when Kovacic was intercepted, and the Frenchman was through on goal. Saw a shot after the half hour mark finish just over the crossbar. Beat Azpilicueta in the air in a lovely headed ball for Bernardeschi to run on to for the goal. Getty
    Adrien Rabiot – 7, Should have done better with his pass when Kovacic was intercepted, and the Frenchman was through on goal. Saw a shot after the half hour mark finish just over the crossbar. Beat Azpilicueta in the air in a lovely headed ball for Bernardeschi to run on to for the goal. Getty
  • Federico Chiesa – 7, Raced on to Kovacic’s ball and saw his shot from a tight angle go wide to give Juventus their first real opportunity of the game. Only needed 11 seconds after the restart to put the Italian team ahead. Reuters
    Federico Chiesa – 7, Raced on to Kovacic’s ball and saw his shot from a tight angle go wide to give Juventus their first real opportunity of the game. Only needed 11 seconds after the restart to put the Italian team ahead. Reuters
  • Federico Bernardeschi – 7, Part of a makeshift front two as striker options for the Serie A side were limited. Showed great control in chesting down Rabiot’s ball to lose Jorginho and provide the assist for Chiesa’s goal. Put Cuadrado’s ball wide when he really should have doubled his team’s lead. AFP
    Federico Bernardeschi – 7, Part of a makeshift front two as striker options for the Serie A side were limited. Showed great control in chesting down Rabiot’s ball to lose Jorginho and provide the assist for Chiesa’s goal. Put Cuadrado’s ball wide when he really should have doubled his team’s lead. AFP
  • SUBS: Dejan Kulusevski (Bernardeschi 66’) 6 Came on as Juventus looked to double the lead. AFP
    SUBS: Dejan Kulusevski (Bernardeschi 66’) 6 Came on as Juventus looked to double the lead. AFP
  • Weston McKennie (Rabiot, 77’) N/R Couldn’t make any real impact on the game as his team defended their lead. AFP
    Weston McKennie (Rabiot, 77’) N/R Couldn’t make any real impact on the game as his team defended their lead. AFP
  • Moise Kean (Chiesa, 77’) – N/R Saw his shot blocked by Barkley as Juventus threatened for a second. EPA
    Moise Kean (Chiesa, 77’) – N/R Saw his shot blocked by Barkley as Juventus threatened for a second. EPA
  • Giorgio Chiellini (Betancur, 84’) N/R No surprise that the experienced head came on as Juventus looked to see out the game and he had no problem doing so. Getty
    Giorgio Chiellini (Betancur, 84’) N/R No surprise that the experienced head came on as Juventus looked to see out the game and he had no problem doing so. Getty
  • CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 6, Kept his team in the game at the weekend but didn’t have too much to do in the first half, though he held on to Bernandeschi’s free-kick well just before half time. Getty
    CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 6, Kept his team in the game at the weekend but didn’t have too much to do in the first half, though he held on to Bernandeschi’s free-kick well just before half time. Getty
  • Andreas Christensen – 6, Beaten by Chiesa just before half time. Happy to put his foot in but not the strongest defensive display. Getty
    Andreas Christensen – 6, Beaten by Chiesa just before half time. Happy to put his foot in but not the strongest defensive display. Getty
  • Thiago Silva – 6, Came in to repeat the backline Chelsea ended with on Saturday, and saw a shot blocked in a surrounded box. Simply watched Bernardeschi run past for Juventus’ goal. AFP
    Thiago Silva – 6, Came in to repeat the backline Chelsea ended with on Saturday, and saw a shot blocked in a surrounded box. Simply watched Bernardeschi run past for Juventus’ goal. AFP
  • Antonio Rudiger – 7, Forced Chiesa wide as he ran through on goal for Juventus’ first shot. Solid at the back as Juventus started to get back in the game. Booked. Getty
    Antonio Rudiger – 7, Forced Chiesa wide as he ran through on goal for Juventus’ first shot. Solid at the back as Juventus started to get back in the game. Booked. Getty
  • Cesar Azpilicueta – 6, Moved to right wingback in the absence of Reece James. Beaten in the air which saw Chiesa race on to put Juventus ahead. AFP
    Cesar Azpilicueta – 6, Moved to right wingback in the absence of Reece James. Beaten in the air which saw Chiesa race on to put Juventus ahead. AFP
  • Jorginho – 5, Made his 150th appearance in a Chelsea shirt but found himself often losing the ball and struggling to make a positive impact in the middle. Struggled to contain Bernardeschi for Juventus’ goal. A tough night in his homeland. Getty
    Jorginho – 5, Made his 150th appearance in a Chelsea shirt but found himself often losing the ball and struggling to make a positive impact in the middle. Struggled to contain Bernardeschi for Juventus’ goal. A tough night in his homeland. Getty
  • Mateo Kovacic – 5, A busy player in midfield. Saw an early shot easily stopped by Szczesny and nearly saw a costly error gift Chiesa an early chance on goal. Was too often guilty of losing the ball. Getty
    Mateo Kovacic – 5, A busy player in midfield. Saw an early shot easily stopped by Szczesny and nearly saw a costly error gift Chiesa an early chance on goal. Was too often guilty of losing the ball. Getty
  • Marcos Alonso – 6, Looked shaky several times and was dispossessed several times during the first half. Booked for a push on Cuandrado within 18 minutes. AFP
    Marcos Alonso – 6, Looked shaky several times and was dispossessed several times during the first half. Booked for a push on Cuandrado within 18 minutes. AFP
  • Hakim Ziyech – 7, Chosen to start as he continues to build match fitness following his shoulder injury last season, he proved to be a lively influence in the opening stages. Booked. AP
    Hakim Ziyech – 7, Chosen to start as he continues to build match fitness following his shoulder injury last season, he proved to be a lively influence in the opening stages. Booked. AP
  • Kai Havertz – 6, Was central to Chelsea’s efforts when it came to testing the Juventus back line and linking up with Lukaku. Unable to keep his late headers on target as his side ran out of time. Getty
    Kai Havertz – 6, Was central to Chelsea’s efforts when it came to testing the Juventus back line and linking up with Lukaku. Unable to keep his late headers on target as his side ran out of time. Getty
  • Romelu Lukaku – 6, Struggled against Bonucci and De Ligt. Should have directed his header better in the second half and would have normally scored his chance with 10 minutes to go. Getty
    Romelu Lukaku – 6, Struggled against Bonucci and De Ligt. Should have directed his header better in the second half and would have normally scored his chance with 10 minutes to go. Getty
  • SUBS: Ben Chilwell (Alonso 45’) – 6, The Englishman has struggled to break into the team, and he did little to impress here. Saw a miss-hit ball fly into the stands. Getty
    SUBS: Ben Chilwell (Alonso 45’) – 6, The Englishman has struggled to break into the team, and he did little to impress here. Saw a miss-hit ball fly into the stands. Getty
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi (Ziyech 62’) – 7, The livelier of the substitutions as he caused problems on the right wing. Getty
    Callum Hudson-Odoi (Ziyech 62’) – 7, The livelier of the substitutions as he caused problems on the right wing. Getty
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Azpilicueta 62’) – 6 Part of a triple substitution but unable to help Chelsea get an equaliser. Getty
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Azpilicueta 62’) – 6 Part of a triple substitution but unable to help Chelsea get an equaliser. Getty
  • Trevor Chalobah (Jorginho 62’) – 6 Played just in front in front of the centre back pairing, but couldn’t assert himself. Getty
    Trevor Chalobah (Jorginho 62’) – 6 Played just in front in front of the centre back pairing, but couldn’t assert himself. Getty
  • Ross Barkley (For Christensen 75’ ) – N/R Called upon by manager Thomas Tuchel in an attempt to cause a spark and get his men level. Proved to be the right man at the right time when he blocked Kean’s effort on goal. Getty
    Ross Barkley (For Christensen 75’ ) – N/R Called upon by manager Thomas Tuchel in an attempt to cause a spark and get his men level. Proved to be the right man at the right time when he blocked Kean’s effort on goal. Getty

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Juventus v Chelsea ratings: Bonucci 7, Chiesa 7; Jorginho 5, Lukaku 6

Champions League holders are beaten by Chiesa's strike

Emma James

September 30, 2021

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Juventus forward Federico Chiesa's strike 10 seconds into the second half earned his side a hard-fought 1-0 win over holders Chelsea in their Champions League clash on Wednesday.

After a subdued first half with few chances, Chiesa exploded into life after the restart, rifling in what proved to be the winner on the end of Federico Bernardeschi's clever pass.

Chelsea continued to dominate possession but struggled to create a killer opening, while Bernardeschi wasted a glorious opportunity to make it 2-0 after Chiesa again breached the Blues' backline.

The one big Chelsea opportunity came and went late on as Romelu Lukaku, who had a very quiet evening, blazed over after turning Juve captain Leonardo Bonucci inside out.

The home side held on to continue a fine start to their Champions League campaign under returning coach Massimiliano Allegri as they sit top on six points from two games, while Chelsea stay second on three points.

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Updated: September 30, 2021, 4:22 AM
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