Atalanta and Milan wasted chances to avoid the dreaded Champions League playoffs in an intense league-phase finale. Meanwhile, Juventus slipped to another dismal European result but still locked down a knockout berth.

While Juve revolutionised their midfield in the summer transfer window, the rebuild has yet to yield the desired results. New arrivals like Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz have failed to hit the ground running. Despite shining at their previous clubs, both midfielders have struggled to adapt to the demands of playing in Turin.

Juventus suffered a 2-0 loss to Benfica at the Allianz Stadium. Check out the player ratings from our reporter in Turin.Perin 7 – Stunning save to keep Juve alive seconds before the half-time

Juventus enter Champions League Matchday 8 with a spot in the next round locked up, but if they are going to make the top eight and earn a bye into the round of 16, a lot has to go their way for them to jump 11 spots.

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is not concerned by the surprising Thiago Motta choices against Benfica and assures their ‘transfer market is effectively closed’ with no sales planned.It

Manchester City are nearing a £58.7 million deal for Andrea Cambiaso this week. The Juventus full-back ruled himself out of their crucial Champions League match against Benfica. City had a £54.5 million offer rejected, with Juventus demanding £75.5 million, per The Mirror.

Thiago Motta's Juventus are still in the race to end up in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League's standings, but will need to win against Benfica and also hope for some results on the different matches around Europe.

Santos's pursuit of Arthur Melo demonstrates the club's ambition. Following the signing of Neymar, the addition of Arthur would significantly strengthen their midfield and increase their competitiveness in the Brazilian league and beyond.

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