Juventus 1-0 Sporting CP: Gatti gives Bianconeri narrow advantage

A hard-fought encounter at the Allianz Stadium looked set to finish goalless until the 73rd-minute winner, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut opportunities.

The most notable incident to that point had been Wojciech Szczesny's departure due to chest pains, although Juventus soon confirmed their goalkeeper was "doing well".

Gatti poked home from close range to secure a narrow first-leg lead, even if Mattia Perrin, on for Szczesny, was required to make a vital last-gasp double-save to preserve that advantage.

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Juventus saw most of the ball in the early exchanges, with their best chance coming when Federico Chiesa cut onto his right foot just inside the box and aimed a curling effort on goal, drawing a diving save from Antonio Adan.

Sporting grew into the game as the first half progressed, though, as Sebastian Coates forced a stop from Szczesny, who was then required to keep Pote at bay.

With Szczesny replaced, Perrin was first tested shortly after the restart when Trincao unleashed a long-distance effort that was palmed away.

Juve sought to respond to an increasingly frustrated home crowd but had to wait until the 73rd minute to make their pressure count.

Dusan Vlahovic beat Adan to Angel Di Maria's cross, only to see his header cleared off the line, but Gatti was on hand to net his first Bianconeri goal.