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Damning stat sums up Juventus' historic capitulation in Istanbul πŸ“‰

Damning stat sums up Juventus' historic capitulation in Istanbul πŸ“‰

Juventus' Champions League knockout campaign took quite the blow Tuesday evening as they were thrashed in the first-leg by Galatasaray. 


After leading at the break, the Italian giants conceded four second half goals and saw a man sent off in what can only be described as capitulation of the highest order.

Not only does it drastically dampen Juve's hopes of progressing to the round-of-16, but it was a truly historic defeat for Luciano Spalletti's men. 

It was just the second time in club history that Juventus have conceded five or more goals in a European tie. 

You have to go all the way back to the 1950s to find the last time it happened! 

They may just need a second-leg miracle to advance from here. 

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