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Juventus eliminated as Benfica win 4-3 to advance in Champions League

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Juventus' Weston McKennie helps teammate Juan Cuadrado to his feet during the Champions League group H soccer match between SL Benfica and Juventus at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

For the first time in nearly a decade, Juventus has failed to advance from the Champions League group stage.

Rafa Silva scored twice as Benfica handed Juventus its fourth loss in five matches with a 4-3 win Tuesday to seal a spot in the knockout stage.

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