PSV to Face Daunting Task Against Juventus in UEFA Champions League

Introduction

PSV Eindhoven, the reigning champions of the Eredivisie, will face a daunting task when they take on Italian giants Juventus in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Juventus, who have won the Serie A title a record 36 times, will be a formidable opponent for PSV, who are making their return to the Champions League after a three-year absence.

PSV's Path to the Champions League

PSV secured their place in the Champions League by winning the Eredivisie title last season. It was their 24th league title, and their first since 2018.

PSV have been drawn into Group H of the Champions League, alongside Juventus, French champions Paris Saint-Germain, and Israeli champions Maccabi Haifa.

Juventus' Pedigree in the Champions League

Juventus are one of the most successful clubs in the history of the Champions League, having won the competition twice, in 1985 and 1996.

They have also been runners-up on seven occasions, most recently in 2017.

Juventus will be looking to make a deep run in the Champions League this season, and they will be confident of their chances of beating PSV.

PSV's Chances Against Juventus

PSV will be underdogs against Juventus, but they will be hoping to cause an upset.

The Dutch champions have a number of talented players, including Cody Gakpo, Mario Gotze, and Eran Zahavi.

They will need to be at their best if they want to get a result against Juventus.

Key Players to Watch

Some of the key players to watch in the match between PSV and Juventus include:

• Cody Gakpo (PSV)
• Mario Gotze (PSV)
• Eran Zahavi (PSV)
• Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
• Federico Chiesa (Juventus)
• Paul Pogba (Juventus)

Prediction

Juventus will be the favorites to win the match against PSV, but the Dutch champions will be hoping to cause an upset.

A draw would be a good result for PSV, while a win would be a major shock.