Juventus vs Sporting CP Player Ratings: Serie A Giants Held To 1-1 Draw By Determined Sporting CP

Juventus and Sporting CP played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Allianz Stadium in the Champions League. Sporting shocked the home crowd early, with Maxi Araújo scoring in the 12th minute to give the visitors the lead. Juventus responded strongly, applying relentless pressure until Dušan Vlahović eventually equalized. Despite the home side’s dominance for large parts of the match, Sporting’s goalkeeper kept them in the game, helping his team secure a valuable point on the road. Check out Juventus vs Sporting CP Player Ratings:

Juventus Player Ratings vs Sporting CP

Here are Juventus Player Ratings from Juventus vs Sporting CP game:

Goalkeeper

Michele Di Gregorio - 6.0: Beaten for the early goal, but there was little he could do about it. From our perspective he had a very quiet night after that. Sporting didn't test him much as Juventus dominated the ball. He did what was required with his distribution but was largely a spectator.

Defenders

Federico Gatti - 6.5: A standard, solid performance from the defender. He was comfortable on the ball with good passing accuracy. Got stuck in with a few challenges and didn't make any glaring errors. He did his job without any fuss.

Teun Koopmeiners - 7.0: Playing in a deeper role, he looked incredibly composed. His passing was crisp and he read the game well, making ten ball recoveries. He was a steadying influence at the back, helping to launch attacks from deep. A very intelligent display.

Pierre Kalulu - 7.5: We thought he was excellent. Defensively solid, but his contribution going forward was what caught our eye. He created three chances, including one big chance, and was a constant outlet. A very modern and effective defensive performance.

Midfielders

Manuel Locatelli - 7.0: The captain led by example in the middle of the park. He battled hard, winning most of his duels and breaking up play effectively. His passing kept Juventus ticking over, and he was a real commanding presence before being subbed.

Khéphren Thuram - 8.0: A fantastic performance. He was the creative hub for Juventus, providing a wonderful assist for the goal. He created three chances in total and was a constant threat with his driving runs from midfield. What stood out to us was his vision and execution under pressure.

Weston McKennie - 7.0: A typically combative and energetic display from the American. He threw himself into tackles, winning a high number of duels and disrupting Sporting's rhythm. He also showed his quality on the ball, creating two chances for his teammates. A real workhorse.

Andrea Cambiaso - 7.0: A very balanced and effective game on the flank. He was diligent in his defensive duties while also providing an outlet in attack. His link-up play was neat and he drew several fouls to relieve pressure. A mature performance.

Forwards

Francisco Conceição - 6.5: Looked lively and showed flashes of his skill. His pass accuracy was exceptionally high, showing he's tidy in possession. However, he struggled to create a clear-cut opening. A decent outing but lacked that final product.

Dušan Vlahović - 8.5: The clear standout for Juventus and our man of the match. He was an absolute menace all night long. Scored the crucial equalizer and peppered the goal with six shots on target. His movement and power were too much for the Sporting defence to handle. He was unlucky not to score more.

Kenan Yıldız - 7.0: A very tricky and skillful performance. He was a constant nuisance, drawing fouls and creating a couple of good chances. His dribbling caused problems, though his final delivery could have been better at times. A promising display from the youngster.

Substitutes

The manager made several changes in the second half to maintain the team's intensity and search for a winner.

Manager

L. Spalletti - 7.0: His team showed great character to fight back after conceding an early goal. The tactical setup allowed Juventus to dominate possession and create numerous chances. He'll be happy with the response but perhaps a little frustrated not to get the win.

Sporting CP Player Ratings vs Juventus

Here are Sporting CP Player Ratings from Juventus vs Sporting CP game:

Goalkeeper

Rui Silva - 8.5: Simply outstanding. Without him, Sporting would have lost this game comfortably. He made a staggering eight saves, several of which were top-class stops to deny Vlahović. An absolutely heroic performance that earned his team a valuable point on the road. The highest-rated player on the pitch for a reason.

Defenders

Georgios Vagiannidis - 6.5: A solid if unspectacular outing. His passing was incredibly accurate, and he was reliable in his defensive duties before being substituted. He supported an attack that led to a blocked shot. Did his job well.

Maxi Araújo - 7.0: The goalscorer! He took his chance brilliantly with a composed finish to give his team the lead. That moment elevates his rating significantly. However, from a defensive standpoint, he was given a tough time and was dribbled past on three occasions. A mixed bag, but his goal was the key moment.

Gonçalo Inácio - 6.5: He was heavily involved in building from the back, but perhaps lost possession a few too many times. He made some important clearances and blocks under pressure. A busy and challenging night for the centre-back.

Ousmane Diomande - 7.0: We were very impressed with his composure. His passing accuracy was near-perfect, and he was dominant in his aerial duels. He looked calm and collected even when Juventus were piling on the pressure. A very mature and solid defensive display.

Midfielders

Geovany Quenda - 6.0: A quiet game for the youngster. He struggled to get involved in the play and had limited touches before he was substituted. It felt like the game passed him by a little bit. Not a bad performance, just an anonymous one.

Pedro Gonçalves - 6.5: Pote was busy and drew a couple of fouls, but it wasn't his most influential game. He gave the ball away more than he would have liked. He worked hard for the team but lacked his usual creative spark. A frustrating night for him.

Francisco Trincão - 7.5: He was Sporting's most dangerous attacking player. Provided the clever assist for Araújo's goal and was unlucky to see another effort hit the woodwork. He always looked to make things happen and was a real bright spark for the visitors.

Morten Hjulmand - 7.5: The captain was a machine in midfield. He was everywhere, racking up an incredible number of touches and passes. What stood out to us was his 12 ball recoveries, breaking up play time and time again. An immense defensive midfield performance.

João Simões - 6.5: Very neat and tidy in possession, rarely giving the ball away. However, he played it very safe and didn't offer much of a threat going forward. He helped his team keep the ball but lacked penetration.

Forwards

Fotis Ioannidis - 6.0: A tough and thankless task for the lone striker. He was isolated for most of the match and had very little service to work with. He fought for the ball and drew some fouls, but he was ultimately unable to make any real impact on the game.

Substitutes

The manager brought on fresh legs to try and withstand the late pressure from the home side and secure the point.

Manager

R. Gomes Borges - 7.0: His game plan to start fast worked to perfection, leading to the early goal. His team then defended with incredible heart and organization to secure a draw. He will be delighted with the result and the resilience his side showed away from home.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match goes to Rui Silva with 8.5/10 ratings.