Porto 2-1 Juventus: Early goals in either half give Porto advantage in Champions League first leg

SMA NEWS – UEFA Champions League

Federico Chiesa scores the away goal, becoming the first Juventus player apart from Cristiano Ronaldo to score in a Champions League knockout game since Blaise Matuidi in 2018; second leg: March 9, Juventus Stadium (8pm)

Early goals at the start of each half from Mehdi Taremi and Moussa Marega saw Porto beat Juventus 2-1 in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie on Wednesday.

Taremi gave Porto the lead after just 63 seconds when a defensive mix-up from the visitors gifted him an easy finish. Moussa Marega then netted 19 seconds into the second half.

Federico Chiesa scored what could prove to be a vital away goal for Juventus in the 82nd minute.

Juve forward Cristiano Ronaldo was kept quiet on his return to his homeland as the visitors struggled to make an impact.