Juventus coach Thiago Motta took full responsibility for his side's defeat against Benfica in the final matchday of the Champions League group stage.

Juventus coach Thiago Motta takes responsibility for a 2-0 loss against Benfica and refuses to rule signings new players in the final day of the January transfer window.The Bianconeri have qualified

Juventus ended their Champions League group stage campaign on a miserable note, suffering defeat at the hands of Benfica.

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 playoffs,

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

Reports from France claim Juventus have contacted former Barcelona coach Xavi, although they don't seem intent on sacking current manager Thiago Motta in the

Thiago Motta has selected USMNT star Weston McKennie as his captain for Wednesday evening’s crucial Champions League match against Benfica, which will be the last in the newly-formatted league

Thiago Motta explains that Andrea Cambiaso is dealing with an ankle injury, so he won't be available against Benfica while Dusan Vlahovic is eligible, but

It seemed the Bianconeri had turned the corner at the weekend, running out 2-0 winners against AC Milan, but they can't score enough goals.

Thiago Motta and Francisco Conceição discuss Juventus’ final Champions League league phase game against Benfica

Juventus manager Thiago Motta was critical of his forwards as his side had to settle for a 0-0 draw at Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Juventus appointed Thiago Motta as their manager during the summer, fully aware of the risks involved in such a decision.