Soccer-Benfica end Juve's Champions League hopes in seven-goal thriller


Soccer Football - Champions League - Group H - Benfica v Juventus - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - October 25, 2022 Benfica's Rafa Silva celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

LISBON (Reuters) - Benfica's Rafa Silva scored two superb goals as they edged Juventus 4-3 in a thriller at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday to seal a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League and end the Italian club's chances in this year's competition.

Benfica have 11 points from five games, the same as Group H leaders Paris St Germain, while Juve's three points leaves them to focus on winning a place in the Europe League, something they can secure on the final matchday when they host PSG.

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