Pirlo says lacklustre Juventus handed Porto victory 'on silver platter'

Cristiano Ronaldo's first game for Juventus in his native Portugal ended in 2-1 defeat as FC Porto out-played the Italians for much of Wednesday's Champions League last-16, first leg tie.

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Juventus' Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) vies with FC Porto's Malian forward Moussa Marega during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Porto and Juventus at the Dragao stadium in Porto on February 17, 2021. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

2021-02-18 11:08:05

Cristiano Ronaldo's first game for Juventus in his native Portugal ended in 2-1 defeat as FC Porto out-played the Italians for much of Wednesday's Champions League last-16, first leg tie.

Such was Juve's lacklustre performance that coach Andrea Pirlo claimed his team handed victory to their hosts on "a silver platter".

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