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

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