The Champions League conflict between Benfica and Juventus on Tuesday will probably be performed with out goal-line expertise as a consequence of works on the Portuguese membership’s stadium, UEFA has stated.
Benfica commissioned works on the Estadio da Luz “without the knowledge of UEFA and UEFA’s goal-line technology supplier”, European soccer’s governing physique stated in a press release on Tuesday, which made the goal-line expertise system dysfunctional.
The works included substitute of the large screens, set up of LED lighting and a brand new sound system, Benfica stated on their web site.
“Unfortunately it will not be possible to replace and install a new system in time for the match and therefore the match will go ahead without the use of goal-line technology as per the UEFA Champions League regulations,” UEFA stated.
Juventus, who’re third in Group H on three factors, should beat Benfica to have any hope of reaching the knockout stage.
A win for the Portuguese, second on eight factors with leaders Paris St Germain, would assure a last-16 spot.
