The Serie A giants have failed to match the expectations before them in Europe this term
To be sincere, after signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid this summer and running riot in the Serie A, it is undeniable that Juventus have failed to match the expectations before them in Europe so far, regardless of their qualification status in the Champions League.
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Drawn in a relatively easy group alongside a struggling Manchester United and the likes of Valencia and Young Boys Bern, the Bianconeri have failed to impress with their performances in the tournament so far, even though they head into the knockout phase as leaders of Group H.
Despite claiming 4 victories, 2 defeats and earning 12 points from their 6 games during the stage level, Massimiliano Allegri's men have not been much convincing in the competition this term as evidenced in their defeats to both Manchester United and Young Boys Bern recently.
Since football is a team sport, Juventus' struggles could limit Cristiano Ronaldo in his bid to fight for the Champions League Golden Shoe this season, which could also afford Lionel Messi the opportunity to pull far away from his rival and claim the accolade.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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