Benfica confirm their place in the knockout play-off round of the Champions League with a comfortable win over Juventus in Turin.

After Juventus were beaten at home by Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday their manager Thiago Motta said the Portuguese side were deserved winners and took the blame for the defeat.

Motta's side had already secured their place in the knockout-phase play-offs going into matchday eight, but the loss in Turin saw them slip to 20th in the 36-team standings

Since their penalty shootout wins against Ajax, Juventus has reached the final five more times. Neither once did they manage to win it. Juve has lost matches against Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid twice.

TURIN, Italy (Reuters) -Benfica secured their place in the Champions League playoffs with a 2-0 win at Juventus, who were already assured of their playoff spot going into the final league phase game on Wednesday.

Juventus suffered defeat to Benfica in their final League Phase match-up in this year's Champions League competition.Below, the standout stats: Juventus lost a home match in the Champions League by