Soccer-Motta hails Juve bench strength after substitute Mbangula's late winner against PSV

Soccer Football - Champions League - Knockout Phase Playoff - First Leg - Juventus v PSV Eindhoven - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - February 11, 2025 Juventus coach Thiago Motta before the match REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

(Reuters) - Juventus coach Thiago Motta was delighted with bench strength tipping the game in his team's favour after substitute Samuel Mbangula struck a late winner in Tuesday's 2-1 home win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs.

It was the Italian side's second late winner in a row, after Kolo Muani's late penalty earned them a 2-1 win at Como in Serie A last week.