Cecilia Salvai Steals the Spotlight in Women's Champions League

Juventus defender Cecilia Salvai marked the 10th anniversary of her Women's Champions League debut with two goals, leading her team to a 2-1 victory over Benfica. The tournament adopts a new league format this season. Salvai's late goal secured the win, having equalized after an early Benfica lead.

In a thrilling match against Benfica, Juventus defender Cecilia Salvai celebrated the 10th anniversary of her Women's Champions League debut with a standout performance, scoring her first two goals in the competition to secure a 2-1 win.

Salvai's decisive contribution came late in the game, netting the winning goal just minutes from time. Her initial strike had earlier neutralized Lucia Alves' early goal for Benfica, setting the stage for a remarkable Juventus comeback.

This year, the Women's Champions League features a revamped league-based format, mirroring the men's competition. Salvai's performance was pivotal as Juventus sought to dominate the field, with key plays from teammate Barbara Bonansea driving the team's success.