Monaco 0-0 Juventus, UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Tactical Deadlock at the Stade Louis II

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Monaco and Juventus played out a strategic, goalless stalemate at the Stade Louis II that ultimately suited both clubs. In a match dominated by tactical discipline, clear-cut chances were at a premium. Denis Zakaria was the standout for Monaco, anchoring a defense that neutralized Dusan Vlahovic. While Juventus pushed late for a goal to sneak into the top eight, Monaco’s structure remained unbreakable. Both teams now progress to the knockout playoffs, with Monaco celebrating their survival in the competition after a difficult league phase campaign.

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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Jordan Teze
Monaco's Jordan Teze, left, reacts after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni
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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Jordan Teze
Monaco's Jordan Teze, left, and Juventus' Lois Openda challenge for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni
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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Lois Openda
Juventus' Lois Openda controls the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni
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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Thilo Kehrer
Monaco's Thilo Kehrer, left, and Juventus' Kenan Yildiz challenge for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni
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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Juan Cabal
Juventus' Juan Cabal, second from right, and Monaco's Jordan Teze, right, challenge for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni
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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Kenan Yildiz
Juventus' Kenan Yildiz shoots the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni
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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Aleksandr Golovin
Monaco's Aleksandr Golovin, top, heads the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni
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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Folarin Balogun
Monaco's Folarin Balogun passes the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni
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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Aleksandr Golovin
Monaco's Aleksandr Golovin, left, and Thilo Kehrer, centre, challenge for the ball with Juventus' Francisco Conceicao during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni
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Monaco Vs Juventus Champions League Soccer-Mattia Perin
Juventus' goalkeeper Mattia Perin, centre, catches the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Juventus in Monaco. | Photo: AP/Philippe Magoni

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