USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie scored a stunning goal in the first half of the UEFA Champions League’s knockout match between Juventus and PSV at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, with the American international opening the score in the 34th minute of the first leg. McKennie netted his fifth goal of the season, following two in the Champions League group phase and two in Serie A.
“WESTON MCKENNIE NEARLY TORE THE COVER OFF THE BALL WITH THIS GOLAZO 馃殌”
(Translation: Weston McKennie nearly tore the cover off the ball with this spectacular goal!)
McKennie made history as the fifth American player to score a goal in the knockout stages, following the likes of Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Jermaine Jones, and DaMarcus Beasley.
McKennie is enjoying a strong season at Juventus, regularly starting under Thiago Motta, and has played a total of 28 games across all competitions, scoring five goals and providing three assists.
The team that wins this matchup will meet either Inter or Arsenal in the Round of 16.
